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Plan a visit
Admission to V&A Dundee is free
Some exhibitions carry a separate charge. Book your tickets in advance to save money and ensure you don't miss out.
Exhibitions are free for Members.
Getting here
Dundee Airport is a ten-minute car journey from the museum.
We have no dedicated parking at the museum. For parking information throughout the city, see Dundee City Council's website
Accessibility
The museum has been designed as an inclusive and accessible building, a place where everyone feels welcome. A range of access provisions are available at V&A Dundee.
BSL interpreted and live described tours for deaf and visually impaired visitors are available.
Group visits
Our exhibitions sometimes require a paid-for ticket and groups of 10 or more will receive a discounted rate. To make sure you have the best experience, let us know in advance if you intend to visit in a group of 10 or more.
We offer group bookings for talks and guided tours of the museum. To find out more, contact bookings@vandadundee.org
Facilities
Map
Printed maps are available at the Welcome Desk or you can ask any member of staff throughout the Museum. Download our map before you visit
Luggage
Please avoid bringing in large items of luggage to the museum. Staff may request that you carry large backpacks in your hands or place them in our lockers.
Lockers are available on the ground floor, priced £1 (non-refundable). Please remove all items from the lockers before leaving the museum.
Lockers are available in two sizes. The largest locker can hold one piece of standard-sized hand luggage.
Free Wi-Fi
Availible in all public spaces throughout the museum, our free Wi-Fi can be used on any device. Enjoy email, social and streaming for the duration of your visit.
Families
Children are welcome in our café and restaurant and both offer a children’s menu. On weekends, and during the school holidays, visitors can eat packed lunches in the Picnic Room on level 1.
We welcome your choice to breastfeed anywhere in and around the museum.
There is a buggy park on the ground floor, as it won't be staffed it should be used at visitors' own risk. We also have baby changing facilities on all floors.
We have a dedicated Families programme of events that run alongside our exhibitions or you can pick up a free I Spy Trail while you're exploring the Scottish Design Galleries.
You and your family can sit together in the Inches Carr Resource Centre and enjoy our library of design inspired books for all ages.
Eating and drinking
For a quick snack, mouth-watering sweet treat or artisan coffee, try out The Living Room café, at the heart of the museum. Or head upstairs to the Tatha Bar & Kitchen for seasonal, locally-sourced dishes and drinks, our menu offers something for every time of day.
Restaurant opening times
Sunday to Wednesday
Food: 10.00 – 16.00 | Drinks: 10.00 – 17.00
Thursday to Saturday
Food: 10.00 – 16.00 and 18.00 – 20.45 | Drinks: 10.00 – late
Our café is open seven days a week, during museum opening hours.
Shop
From every-day kitchen products to luxury knitwear, our shop will celebrate national and international design.
We will showcase designers found within the Scottish Design Galleries, present brand new and exclusive collaborations with contemporary Scottish makers and manufacturers, and feature never-been-seen sketches of our outstanding building by Kengo Kuma.
A rotating programme of temporary shops on the first floor of the museum will support our world-class exhibition programme.
Beyond the museum
Explore Dundee
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