University of Dundee Museums

The University of Dundee Museums looks after over 33,000 historical artefacts, artworks and specimens acquired during the 140+ years of our existence. The Tower Foyer & Lamb Galleries are the main exhibition spaces for the University of Dundee's extensive Museum Collections. They host a stimulating variety of exhibitions of art and science as well as showcasing some of the University's exciting new research. Our exhibitions are free and open to all and change regularly- check our website for details of what's on.

As well as these two exhibition spaces we have two other venues which are open to the public at different times.

The Tayside Medical History Museum showcases the extraordinary history of pioneering medical research and practice in Dundee and the surrounding region. The museum has a variety of permanent and temporary displays around the hospital. The main permanent display can be found outside the Gannochy Trust Lecture Theatre in the School of Medicine, level 7.

The D'Arcy Thompson Zoology Museum houses many fascinating specimens from around the world. Most of them were collected by the celebrated Sir D'Arcy Wentworth Thompson, the first Professor of Biology at Dundee. Because the museum is used throughout the year for University teaching, our opening hours are restricted - we open on the second Saturday afternoon of every month and every Friday afternoon during the summer.

Our varied programme of events connects you with our collections both at our venues and across the city - check our website to find out more.