Museums & Galleries · Dundee
The McManus
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Photo: Laerol (CC BY-SA 4.0), via Wikimedia Commons
- Wander through 8 galleries spanning 400 million years of history
- Explore art and artefacts of national and international significance
- See Gothic Revival architecture housing the museum
- Visit changing exhibitions, free talks and family activities
- Stop for sandwiches, soup, cakes and coffee at the café
The McManus is Dundee's art gallery and museum, set within a striking Gothic Revival building in Albert Square. Inside, eight galleries across two floors trace 400 million years of history, with collections of art and artefacts of local, national and international significance. There's always something new on, from exhibitions and free talks to family activities, plus a café serving sandwiches, soup, cakes and coffee. It suits visitors of all ages with an interest in history, art and local heritage, and admission is free every day. Dundee station is just 0.4 miles away, and with 35 bookable places to stay within 5 miles, it's an easy addition to a short break in the city.
Practical details
- Open
- Daily 10am-5pm, Sunday 12.30pm-4.30pm
- Booking
- Free admission, no booking mentioned
- Accessibility
- Customer lift occasionally unavailable
From the attraction's own website on 23 Oct 2026 — check before you travel.
Facilities
- ✓ Cafe
- ✓ Disabled Access
- ✓ Gift Shop
- ✓ Guided Tours
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Turn a visit to The McManus into a proper getaway — ready-made plans, and the drive worked out with fuel, EV charging and the best stops.
🚆 Or come by train
- Dundee 0.4 miles
- Invergowrie 3.3 miles
- Broughty Ferry 3.7 miles
Straight-line distances · live departures on each station page