V&A Dundee
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What's on here
Why go
- Kengo Kuma’s waterfront architecture, inspired by Scotland’s eastern cliffs and Dundee’s shipping history.
- The Oak Room, a 13.5-metre, double-height interior created for Catherine Cranston’s Glasgow tearoom.
- About 300 Scottish design objects spanning architecture, fashion, engineering and video game design.
Opening hours
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Don't miss
- The Oak RoomLook closely at an interior restored from more than 700 original parts, stored for over 50 years.Scottish Design Gallery
- Scottish Design GalleriesExplore objects drawn from the V&A, museums, private collections and designers in Scotland and worldwide.
- Stories from the BuildingSee construction artefacts and a museum model, and try the interactive display about building materials.Ground floor
Know before you go
- Breastfeeding is welcome throughout the museum.
What's inside
- Temporary exhibitions are curated by the museum or with partner museums and institutions.
- Tatha Bar & Kitchen serves lunch, pastries and afternoon tea.
- The museum shop carries design items from local talent and international names.
With kids
- An unattended buggy park is on the ground floor.
- Baby changing facilities are on Levels 0 and 2.
Tips for your visit
- For navigation, use 1 Riverside Esplanade, Dundee, DD1 4EZ.
- Lockers can hold one standard-sized hand luggage item.
Tours and audio guides
- Self-guided audio tours
- Free, via the Smartify app
- Guided tours and curated trails
- Further ways to explore the museum
Interesting facts4
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This was Kengo Kuma’s first building in the United Kingdom.
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The museum occupies the former site of the Olympia Leisure Centre.
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780 tonnes
Its exterior incorporates 780 tonnes of precast grey concrete slabs.
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A cofferdam enabled construction of the outer wing extending over the River Tay.
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History
The museum brings international design to Scotland and gives Scottish designers a platform.
- 2010Kengo Kuma won the competition to design the museum.
- 2014–2018Construction began in April 2014; the planned 2017 completion was delayed to 2018.
- 2018Restoration and conservation cost £1.3 million in 2018; the installation process took 16 months.
- 2018The museum opened to the public on 15 September.
- 2019Prince William and Catherine officially opened the museum on 28 January.
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- 2023Stories from the Building opened on the ground floor on 15 September.
- PlannedA redesign of the free Scottish Design Galleries and visitor experience is planned with UK Government support.
Sources: V&A Dundee - Wikipedia · Dundee - Wikivoyage (see) · V&A Dundee | Home · Plan a Visit · About · V&A Dundee - Wikipedia · checked 6 Oct 2026
- Website
- vam.ac.uk/dundee
- Phone
- +441382411611
Questions and answers
Are the Scottish Design Galleries at V&A Dundee free?
Yes, admission to the Scottish Design Galleries is free.
When is V&A Dundee open?
It is open daily from 10:00 to 17:00.
Can I explore V&A Dundee independently?
Yes. Self-guided tours and curated trails are available.
Does V&A Dundee show international design?
Yes. The museum brings design from around the world to Scotland and gives Scottish designers a platform.
Are there temporary exhibitions at V&A Dundee?
Yes. The museum presents exhibitions curated in-house or with partner museums and institutions.
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