news & events

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.

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.

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

Military Day at the Museum

A big thank you to everyone who attended our Military Day at the Museum yesterday!

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.

Recreating vintage Dundee car

A 3D-printed model of vintage ‘Werbell’ automobile goes on show at Dundee Museum of Transport this spring.

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

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.

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

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...

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.

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.

Green light for Maryfield move

Dundee Museum of Transport welcomed news that their planning application for exciting new premises has been approved.

Maryfield update

On 9th January 2023 work started at the Maryfield Tram Depot to repair roof timbers in the western half of the building.

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...

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...

New Chair and Executive Director appointed

Dundee Museum of Transport is delighted to announce the joint appointments of Chair and Executive Director

Dundee Museum of Transport is shortlisted for environmental sustainability award

Dundee Museum of Transport has been shortlisted in this year’s Museums + Heritage awards

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