Explore the history of Palestinian dress and the ancient practice of elaborate hand-embroidery Tatreez is an ancient practice of elaborate hand-embroidery, and each region of Palestine has its own distinct… Continue Reading this article Thread Memory: Embroidery from Palestine
Included in museum admission 100 years ago, RRS Discovery was designated the UK’s first Royal Research Ship. This was a pivotal moment in the history of marine science and launched a legacy… Continue Reading this article 100 Years of RRS Discovery
The McManus: Dundee’s Art Gallery and Museum is delighted to present Curtain Call: Costumes from Stage and Screen, a striking new exhibition that celebrates the creative power and global influence… Continue Reading this article Curtain Call: Costumes from Stage and Screen
An exhibition from the University Archives celebrating the individuals who shaped our university, city and beyond The University of Dundee Archive Services celebrates its 50th anniversary with this special exhibition… Continue Reading this article Heroes
Last year, Comics Youth SCIO was invited to respond to the University of Dundee’s museum and archive collections. A group of young people aged 18-25 were introduced to selected parts… Continue Reading this article Layers of Detail – Encountering the Collections
Celebrating 30 years of Maggie's and the power of inspiring spaces Over three decades, a growing network of Maggie’s cancer care centres across the UK and beyond have shown that… Continue Reading this article Maggie’s: Architecture that Cares
‘Behind the Curtains’ is a window installation by illustrator and printmaker Lauren Morsley, originally commissioned by Urban Outfitters UK & Europe as part of Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2025. Inspired by… Continue Reading this article Behind the Curtains
Fashion shows have grown from intimate salon presentations to global spectacles generating dazzling images shared worldwide. Catwalk: The Art of the Fashion Show will trace the evolution of the catwalk… Continue Reading this article Catwalk: The Art of the Fashion Show
In 2024, V&A Dundee presented Photo City: How Images Shaped the Urban World. Running alongside this exhibition, the Dundee City Photo Walk project was established with the aim of creating… Continue Reading this article Dundee Through a Lens: A Photographic Exhibition
An exhibition by PhD student Jinyu Han featuring tactile models and audio descriptions to help interpret art collections Exhibitions of visual art normally rely on the power of sight but… Continue Reading this article Making Sense – a multi-sensory approach to art
Come along to ScrapAntics and meet Alex, who will carefully guide you through the process of making your own games dice bag. You’ll choose your fabric from a selection of… Continue Reading this article Make a Dice Bag
An international symposium on the history, future and power of tatreez Tatreez is the ancient practice of elaborate hand-embroidery in Palestine. The cut, colour, material, and motifs within historic embroidery and dress… Continue Reading this article Thread Memory Symposium
Our annual Forum brings together our Amps network to connect with one another and vote on the Community Ideas Fund! Spring brings a chance for our Amps network to get… Continue Reading this article Amps Forum & Community Ideas Fund 2026
A special guided tour of the Heroes exhibition and a chance to meet the artists and writers involved Join Archive Services for an exclusive chance to meet the artists and… Continue Reading this article Heroes – Meet the Artists
A relaxing afternoon of lo-fi design Join us at our lo-fi design studio - a relaxed session for adults. Drop-in and explore design, create, or simply have a chat. In… Continue Reading this article Lo-fi Design Studio: April
Join artist Sara Choudhrey to learn traditional Islamic pattern-making, inspired by nature Taking a closer look at our natural surroundings, particularly flowers, trees and stars, this workshop explores geometry as… Continue Reading this article Wellbeing workshop: Geometric Patterns from Nature
WASPS Dundee, Studio 215 Casual life drawing in WASPS Meadowmill studios, with a range of short and long poses by a professional model, often with props or some costuming. Some… Continue Reading this article Life Drawing at WASPS Dundee
Burst zipper? Broken button? Fraying hems? Join us for a monthly repair cafe with local fashion company House of Mo and learn how to mend and repair your garments to… Continue Reading this article Repair Cafe with House of Mo
A flexible and fun design playground for all ages to enjoy We've transformed our Learning Centre into your dream place to play! Drop in across the day for these open-ended… Continue Reading this article Play Your Way!
In this new class learn how to carve your very own ring in wax with Kate Pickering. The ring will then be cast into silver and finished by us in… Continue Reading this article Wax Carving Workshop
