Transport Museum in Dundee
Transport Museum in Dundee

Transport Museum in Dundee

Dundee’s Museum of Transport is a fantastic day out for anyone that has an interest in historical vehicles and their uses from their respective time periods. This independent museum beautifully preserves the transport heritage of Dundee and its surrounding areas. Hear the stories of local transport pioneers and innovators and explore the diverse range of vehicles that are on show. You can even get up close to the real Chitty Chitty Bang Bang! The museum often hosts events to give Dundee locals the chance to show historical transports such as cars, motorcycles, industrial vehicles, and emergency vehicles.

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With everything from the city's tram network to the history of its railway and maritime transport, there is so much to see at the Dundee Museum of Transport!

This is a perfect activity for friends and family that are looking for an educational and fascinating experience. You can easily spend an afternoon here learning about how transport has changed and evolved throughout history. See how the early bicycle turned from a penny farthing to the electric bikes we see today or enjoy one of their many workshops that are hosted throughout the year. No matter what your age this is certainly an enjoyable trip. Sit down with a coffee and some snacks from their cafe and enjoy browsing through their online shop. Add this to your Stack today!

If you’re interested in history, make a weekend of it! Dundee has plenty of historical places to visit and loads to learn. Bring your family for a history-filled weekend!

  • Adult | £6.80
  • Child £3.60
  • Concession | £5.90
  • Family (2 adults, 2 children) | £15.55
  • March – October | Wednesday – Monday | 10:00am – 4:00pm
  • November – February | Wednesday, Saturday & Sunday | 10:00am – 4:00pm
  • Cafe
  • Parking
  • Wheelchair access

 

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