V&A Dundee — Attraction in Great Britain

I recently had the pleasure of visiting V&A Dundee, and I must say it was a delightful experience. The museum, which opened in September 2018, stands as a testament to the creative spirit and rich design heritage of Scotland. As the first design museum in the country, it offers a captivating journey through the world of art, innovation, and craftsmanship.

The architectural marvel of V&A Dundee cannot be understated. Designed by the renowned architect Kengo Kuma, it is a stunning masterpiece in its own right. The building's unique and fluid design seamlessly blends with its surroundings, showcasing a harmonious connection between nature and contemporary aesthetics. It's truly a sight to behold.

Upon stepping inside, I was greeted by an atmosphere of inspiration and creativity. The museum's well-curated exhibitions celebrate the best of Scottish and international design, spanning various disciplines and eras. From intricate textiles and stunning fashion pieces to innovative product designs and thought-provoking installations, V&A Dundee presents a diverse and captivating collection that leaves visitors in awe.

What impressed me the most was the museum's commitment to engaging and interactive experiences. The exhibits are thoughtfully designed to encourage exploration, discovery, and hands-on learning. I found myself fully immersed in the stories behind the exhibits, gaining a deeper appreciation for the power of design in shaping our world.

The staff at V&A Dundee deserve special mention for their warm hospitality and extensive knowledge. They are passionate about design and are always ready to share insights and answer questions, adding a personal touch to the visit.

The museum's location in Dundee is also worth noting. Situated by the waterfront, it offers breathtaking views of the River Tay and the cityscape. The surrounding area provides a serene setting to unwind, reflect, and enjoy the beauty of the museum's architecture and its natural surroundings.

In conclusion, V&A Dundee is a gem that shines brightly in the realm of design museums. From its exceptional architecture to its engaging exhibits and knowledgeable staff, every aspect of the museum is thoughtfully crafted to inspire and educate visitors. It's an absolute must-visit for anyone seeking an enriching and visually...

Loved it! The photos of the building inspired a weekend trip to Dundee and V&A delivered!

V&A offers free guided tours twice a day, I prebooked it but there was also availability on the day, in fact surprisingly, we were only four visitors on the tour but it was a truly amazing experience being able to ask questions etc.

Our guide Pauline was simply fabulous, she was very knowledgeable and also passionate about the building, I learned so many new things that I want look up afterwards as well - thank you! I would definitely recommend joining the free tour as a great introduction to the building and collections.

As a frequent visitor to museums and galleries, the ‘excessive’ collection-free space initially surprised me, obviously loved the natural daylight and airy arrival but there appears to be lots of ‘empty’ space that initially, in my efficient mind, should have been redesigned to be used for more displays.

But now, reflecting on it, I think V&A works well pulling in especially the younger public. As much as I love places like Pitt Rivers, I have to accept that the world is changing and my teenage son and his friends prefer a museum with a collection which is more accessible (and Instagrammable).. So less was more on this occasion definitely!

Scottish collection is very interesting, there are helpful staff around to tell you more and was delighted to see a gallery named after Moira Gemmill.

The little library area upstairs was lovely, browsing the interesting selection of books and viewing the RIAS film about recent architecture awards nominees was a nice break for the feet. Personally, I would have liked a small coffee shop or a corner on the ground floor but the upstairs restaurant had space available so maybe there isn’t enough demand.

‘Photo city’, the current free exhibition was great and ‘Kimonos’ starting tomorrow seems very reasonably priced when comparing it to London prices.

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Come out the train station and its to your right, cross the road and there you are. As you approach the building it gives you that feeling that it's something quite cool. Great design, you just want to touch it. Looks like it's in the water with the water all pooling outside, lovely seating areas that you can sit and look at it and also the Discovery right next to it with the visitor centre next to that. You can walk around the back for some really good views. We popped in to the Discovery visitor centre for the toilet and to buy some ice cream, been plenty of times and it's fantastic, you should visit here too. Once inside its massive! The wooden walls all created to give that ship look with little windows to look out of. Customer service to your left, some colouring in pictures and pencils at tables for kids, a shop and lovely staircase all the way to the upper landing, or if you're my 3 year old grandson the lift is equalling enthralling. Upstairs there is a free entry to whatever is being showcased, there's a paid bit also and a couple stand alone exhibitions. There is an outside landing so you can get out there and look out to the sea and bridges. Toilets are fab and there is a cafe and the products are good, if not slightly "snobby" for Dundee, I mean just give us some mac and cheese with chips, half the stuff I didn't know what it was or was something I'd order at a Michelin restaurant, it's expensive too. great for the views, though. We paid it, course we did, added to the experience. Plus, I do think that based on all the free stuff we done, it was good to add some money to keeping it going. We went outside and the Dundee open top bus tour was at the bus stop so we went for a hurl. Really good, fair enjoyed it and would go back. We spent 3 hours just doing all that,...