Dundee Museum of Transport
24 minute walk from Dundee station · Dundee, Aberdeen and North East
The Dundee Museum of Transport is a self-sustaining charitable organisation. It houses a diverse collection of historical items that tell the story of travel within Dundee and across the wider nation, providing a valuable history of the area.
This museum is significant for its commitment to sustainability and community history. Visitors can explore a "Future of Transport" exhibition, which examines climate change and fossil-fuel-free travel. The museum even showcased its work at COP26, highlighting its focus on renewable energy and retro-futurism.
Inside four halls, you can discover a variety of motorbikes, cars, pushbikes, and models of different ships. The site also features a café and a gift shop, offering a welcoming environment to learn about local heritage.
Visitor information
- Place type
- Museum
- Good for
- Local & social history, Maritime heritage, Museums, Science & discovery
- Characteristics
- Indoor
- Admission
- Paid admission
- Facilities
- Café
- Region
- Dundee, Aberdeen and North East
Stations within walking distance
- Dundee station — 24 min walk, 1.9 km
Other places near Dundee
- RRS Discovery — 2 min walk from the station
- V&A Dundee — 2 min walk from the station
- St Andrew's RC Cathedral — 5 min walk from the station
- Dundee Contemporary Arts — 5 min walk from the station
- Caird Hall — 5 min walk from the station
- Dundee Parish Church (Saint Mary's) — 5 min walk from the station