This Just In – Recent Additions to the Collections

Dundee’s permanent collection at The McManus was established in 1869 and today it numbers some 150,000 objects that reflect the history of the City and its surroundings. The collection continues to grow and this exhibition showcases a selection of objects acquired for the museum collection in the past ten years.

Their range reflects the varied museum collections spanning social history, archaeology and natural history. They also highlight the different ways in which we collect for the City. From archaeological finds to natural history specimens and industry to community life, there is a Dundee story for everyone to delve into.