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June 2019
Museum Talk: Dundee Buses: From Green to Blue By Derek Simpson
In 1975 when Tayside Regional Council took over the running of Dundee's Corporation buses it wasn't just the colours that would change. This talk looks at the last years of half cabs in Dundee, the move from green to blue and also what the buses would look like as we moved into the brave new world of regionalisation. The images are from my extensive collection and promises to be a trip down memory lane with buses and some scenes that…
Find out more »Bus & Coach Day
A selection of buses and coaches from across Scotland will be at the museum for visitors to enjoy. As always, lots of fun for all the family, including: - Stalls - Activities for all ages - Tea on the bus Ticket Information: Adult (16 and over): £5.00 Accompanied child (5 to 15): £2.50 Family (2 adults, 2 children): £12.00 Concession : £4 Members and under 5s: FREE Buy on arrival, valid on day of purchase. Fill out online application form…
Find out more »July 2019
Emergency Vehicle Day
Follow the sound of the sirens and visit us on our Emergency Vehicle Day to enjoy a variety of vehicles including fire engines, police cars and ambulances. Ticket Information: Adult (16 and over): £5.00 Accompanied child (5 to 15): £2.50 Family (2 adults, 2 children): £12.00 Concession: £4.00 Members and under 5s: FREE Buy on arrival, valid on day of purchase. Online Entry Form
Find out more »August 2019
Dundee Museum Of Transport Motor Show
Dundee Museum of Transport's popular Dundee Motor Show returns for a fifth year Celebration in the Park! Entry free. Entry Form - Dundee Motor Show Entry Form 2019
Find out more »Museum Talk: A history of P. S. Ridgway By Donald Ridgway
Join Donald Ridgway for an illustrated history of his family run business, P.S Ridgway.
Find out more »September 2019
Museum Talk: The Dundee and Arbroath Railway – from pioneering line to trunk route By Neale Elder
The Dundee and Arbroath Railway opened in October 1838, when a 19-year-old Queen Victoria had been on the throne for just 15 months. Today it forms part of the east coast main line, while retaining what is said to be the oldest operational station in Scotland, at Broughty Ferry. Neale takes us through its fascinating history.
Find out more »Steam Weekend
The bi-annual Steam Weekend returns to Dundee Museum of Transport on 28th & 29h of September 2019! As always, lots of fun for all the members of the family. - Working models - Stalls of wide variety - Miniature railway - Art & Craft Activities Adult (16 and over): £5.00 Accompanied child (5 to 15): £2.50 Family (2 adults, 2 children): £12.00 Members and under 5s: FREE Concession: £4 Buy on arrival, valid on day of purchase. Online Entry Form
Find out more »February 2020
Museum Talk: Rallying Through the Years
Part of our Alan Clark Memorial Lectures Join rally car enthusiast and museum volunteer Ron Adam for an illustrated talk about the history of the local rally car scene. Time: 7pm for a 7:30pm start until around 9:30pm Venue: Dundee Indoor Bowling Club, 15 Miln Street, Dundee Tickets: £8 (general admission) / £5 (museum members) Tickets available by T: 01382 455196 / manager@dmoft.co.uk Non-members can purchase online : https://tinyurl.com/yzm6b6rj All funds raised support museum projects
Find out more »March 2020
Breaking Barriers: Women in Transport Symposium
As part of the "Women Making Waves" Dundee Women's Festival 2020, Dundee Museum of Transport is delighted to host the symposium "Breaking Barriers: Women in Transport. Women make up less than 25% of the UK transport sector workforce and are massively under-represented in senior positions. Why is this? What can be done to improve the gender balance in the transport sector? To investigate this issue further, Dundee Museum of Transport will host speakers from the world of transport, including Claire…
Find out more »DMofT @ the Overgate – CANCELLED
Come along to the Overgate Centre to see some of the Dundee Museum of Transport’s outstanding collection of vintage vehicles. Climb aboard our 1955 bus and find out more about our 2020 program of events!
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