D'Arcy Thompson Zoology Museum, Dundee

#23 among attractions in Dundee

Museum, Specialty museum, Natural history museum

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The D'Arcy Thompson Zoology Museum is a museum of zoology at the University of Dundee in Scotland. ()

Established: 1880 (144 years ago)Coordinates: 56°27'28"N, 2°58'42"W

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University ofDundee DD1 4HN United Kingdom

Contact

+44 1382 384310

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D'Arcy Thompson Zoology Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: V&A Dundee, Law, Overgate Centre, Wellgate Centre.

~1880 ftE
Museum
V&A Dundee, Dundee
10 min walk • The V&A Dundee, Scotland's first design museum, is an architectural marvel and a beacon of creativity nestled in the heart of Dundee's waterfront. Opened to the public in September 2018, the museum is a branch of the prestigious Victoria and Albert Museum in London...
0.9 miNW
Volcano, Geologic formation, Park
Law, Dundee
24 min walk • The Law Hill, often simply referred to as "The Law," is a prominent geographical feature and a historic landmark located in Dundee, United Kingdom. This extinct volcanic hill rises to a height of 174 meters, offering panoramic views of the city and the surrounding...
~1350 ftNE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Overgate Centre, Dundee
7 min walk • The Overgate Centre is a shopping centre in Dundee, Scotland. Built in the 1960s to replace buildings erected in the 18th and 19th centuries, most of the original structure was demolished and redeveloped from 1998 to 2000.
0.6 miNE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Wellgate Centre, Dundee
15 min walk • The Wellgate Shopping Centre is one of the two main shopping centres located in the city centre of Dundee, Scotland, the other being the Overgate Centre.
1.2 miN
Sport venue, Sport, Football
Tannadice Park, Dundee
31 min walk • Tannadice Park, usually referred to as Tannadice, is a football stadium in Dundee, Scotland. It is the home ground of Dundee United F.C. who have played at Tannadice since the club was founded as Dundee Hibernian in 1909.
1.2 miN
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Dens Park, Dundee
30 min walk • Dens Park, officially known as Kilmac Stadium for sponsorship reasons, is a football stadium in Dundee, Scotland, which is the home of Scottish Premiership club Dundee F.C. and has a capacity of 11,775.
~1720 ftNE
Cemetery
The Howff, Dundee
9 min walk • The Howff is a burial ground in the city of Dundee, Scotland. Established in 1564, it has one of the most important collections of tombstones in Scotland, and is protected as a category A listed building. The majority of graves face exactly due east.
0.5 miNW
Forts and castles
Dudhope Castle, Dundee
13 min walk • Dudhope Castle is an extended late medieval tower house located on the southern face of Dundee Law in Dundee, Scotland.
0.4 miNE
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
The McManus, Dundee
11 min walk • The McManus: Dundee's Art Gallery and Museum is a Gothic Revival-style building, located in the centre of Dundee, Scotland. The building houses a museum and art gallery with a collection of fine and decorative art as well as a natural history collection.
0.4 miNE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
St Paul's Cathedral, Dundee
12 min walk • St. Paul's Cathedral is an Anglican cathedral in the city of Dundee, Scotland. It is the cathedral and administrative centre of the Diocese of Brechin in the Scottish Episcopal Church.
0.7 miNW
Synagogue
Dundee Synagogue, Dundee
17 min walk • Dundee Synagogue in Dundee, Scotland was the place of worship of the Tayside and Fife Jewish Community, which was established in 1878 under its former name of the Dundee Hebrew Congregation.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to D'Arcy Thompson Zoology Museum?

Nearby attractions include Dundee Contemporary Arts, Dundee (4 min walk), University of Dundee, Dundee (4 min walk), St Andrew's Cathedral, Dundee (4 min walk), Dundee Science Centre, Dundee (5 min walk).

How to get to D'Arcy Thompson Zoology Museum by public transport?

The nearest stations to D'Arcy Thompson Zoology Museum:

Bus

University • Lines: 16 (2 min walk)
Queens Hotel • Lines: 16 (3 min walk)

Train

Dundee (8 min walk)