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On this page you will find our recent news articles and information about upcoming events. Click on the post categories or use the search box to find the information you’re looking for.
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We have a diverse programme of events throughout the year, featuring modern and vintage vehicles, from large exhibitions, to workshops, open days and special events for family fun. Some events are included with Museum entry fee, but some may have an additional costs.
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Dundee Museum of Transport project now motoring forward
Over the past twelve months, the team has secured £3.25 million in funding from multiple sources, the most recent being a £1 million award from the Scottish Government’s Regeneration Capital Grant Fund (RCGF).
May 23
Next stop, Maryfield Tram Depot!
Dundee Museum of Transport has acquired its first artefact for its new premises at Maryfield Tram Depot. Purchased with support from the National Fund for Acquisitions, the vintage AEC Regent III double-decker bus will take centre stage in a nostalgic street scene depicting life in Dundee in the 1950s.
Apr 10
Kilmac contribute services to clear Tram Depot grounds
Over the past week, Dundee based civil engineering and groundworks company Kilmac have donated staff time to clear the overgrown vegetation
Aug 21, 2024
Military Day at the Museum
A big thank you to everyone who attended our Military Day at the Museum yesterday!
Aug 19, 2024
Dundee Museum of Transport is awarded new funding worth £450,000
Dundee Museum of Transport’s exciting future at Maryfield Tram Depot is boosted by a £200,000 grant from the Wolfson Foundation.
Jul 24, 2024
Recreating vintage Dundee car
A 3D-printed model of vintage ‘Werbell’ automobile goes on show at Dundee Museum of Transport this spring.
Apr 5, 2024
Museum appreciative of support
The trustees and director of Dundee Museum of Transport have been overwhelmed by the response given to their recently launched Crowdfunder c
Dec 8, 2023
Restoring Maryfield Tram Depot, brick by brick
Dundee Museum of Transport today launched a Crowdfunder campaign to fund the replacement of weather damaged bricks at Maryfield Tram Depot.
Nov 22, 2023
Exciting exhibition visuals released for Maryfield
We’re delighted to let you have the first glimpse of the exciting visuals created for the exhibition space at Maryfield Tram Depot
Sep 14, 2023
Donation enables ongoing work at Museum site
Dundee Museum of Transport is delighted to accept receipt of £250,000 in funding from The Northwood Charitable Trust. This is in addition...
Aug 9, 2023
Dundee Museum of Transport receives donation of historic slate from old cinema
Dundee Museum of Transport was delighted to accept a donation of slate roof tiles from the former Regal Cinema in Broughty Ferry.
Jun 1, 2023
Porsche 911 for sale to raise funds for Maryfield Tram Depot
A live auction is being held this week to raise funds for the Museum’s move to Maryfield.
Apr 25, 2023
Green light for Maryfield move
Dundee Museum of Transport welcomed news that their planning application for exciting new premises has been approved.
Apr 18, 2023
Maryfield update
On 9th January 2023 work started at the Maryfield Tram Depot to repair roof timbers in the western half of the building.
Jan 18, 2023
Help us restore Dundee's Last Horse Drawn Tram
Did you know that Dundee Museum of Transport is home to the last horse-drawn tram in Dundee? Horse Drawn Tram No. 24 was introduced into...
Oct 20, 2022
Sensory Garden Launch
We are very happy to share that our sensory garden outside of the museum is now open! We wanted to make the outside space of our museum...
Apr 25, 2022
New Chair and Executive Director appointed
Dundee Museum of Transport is delighted to announce the joint appointments of Chair and Executive Director
Apr 4, 2022
Dundee Museum of Transport is shortlisted for environmental sustainability award
Dundee Museum of Transport has been shortlisted in this year’s Museums + Heritage awards
Apr 1, 2022
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