Dundee Museum of Transport

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Our latest exhibition is Cars, COP-26 and the Climate Crisis, opening on 12/03/2022, play with our new interactives, check out the Jaguar I-Pace, Autonomous Range Rover, and check out some early electric cars from the 20th century. We also have Terrific Tractors � feel free to climb aboard and take pictures.

🏛️🚜 DAY 23 - Dundee Plant on siteTransforming a 125-year-old tram depot into a modern museum requires specialist skills,...
23/06/2026

🏛️🚜 DAY 23 - Dundee Plant on site

Transforming a 125-year-old tram depot into a modern museum requires specialist skills, equipment and expertise.

This photograph captures the team from Dundee Plant Company Ltd carrying out demolition and site preparation works at Maryfield Tram Depot. Their work played a crucial role in preparing the building for the next phase of its restoration.

By carefully clearing unsafe structures and creating the conditions needed for conservation work to begin, Dundee Plant helped lay the foundations for the future home of Dundee Museum of Transport.

It is thanks to the efforts of contractors, engineers and restoration specialists that this historic building is being given a new lease of life while preserving its remarkable heritage.

Throughout June, we’ll be sharing photographs, memories and stories celebrating 125 years of Maryfield.

🏛️📏 DAY 22 - More space than you thinkPhotographs can sometimes be deceiving, but standing inside Maryfield Tram Depot r...
22/06/2026

🏛️📏 DAY 22 - More space than you think

Photographs can sometimes be deceiving, but standing inside Maryfield Tram Depot really gives you an appreciation for its scale.

Looking south from the main entrance, this image showcases the vast open interior that once housed Dundee’s trams and later a variety of other vehicles throughout the building’s long history.

The uninterrupted floor space was designed to allow vehicles to move in and out of the depot efficiently, creating the impressive internal volume that still exists today.

As restoration work continues, it is exciting to imagine this space filled once again - this time with exhibits, vehicles and displays telling the story of Dundee’s transport heritage.

Throughout June, we’ll be sharing photographs, memories and stories celebrating 125 years of Maryfield.

🇬🇧🚘 Just one week to go until The Good, the Bad and the British arrives at Dundee Museum of Transport!Join us on 28 June...
21/06/2026

🇬🇧🚘 Just one week to go until The Good, the Bad and the British arrives at Dundee Museum of Transport!

Join us on 28 June for a celebration of British motoring, featuring a fantastic variety of vehicles and enthusiasts from across the region.

Whether you’re a fan of classic British icons, modern performance cars or simply enjoy a great day out surrounded by amazing vehicles, this is an event not to be missed.

If you’d like to display a vehicle, there’s still time to get in touch with the museum team.

📅 28 June 2026
⏰ 10am - 2pm
📍 Dundee Museum of Transport

🏛️📐 DAY 21 - Three depots in oneThis historic plan reveals something many people may not realise about Maryfield Tram De...
21/06/2026

🏛️📐 DAY 21 - Three depots in one

This historic plan reveals something many people may not realise about Maryfield Tram Depot.

Although it appears as a single building today, the depot was actually developed in three stages. The original structure was built in 1901 before being expanded in 1913 and again in 1920 as Dundee’s tram network continued to grow.

The plan highlights how each phase was added to the previous one, creating the long depot building that still stands on Walrond Street more than a century later.

These extensions helped Maryfield adapt to the demands of a growing city and ensured the depot remained at the heart of Dundee’s transport network throughout the tram era.

Throughout June, we’ll be sharing photographs, memories and stories celebrating 125 years of Maryfield.

🏛️🌉 DAY 20 - Looking towards the TayThis aerial photograph captures the rear of Maryfield Tram Depot, looking south towa...
20/06/2026

🏛️🌉 DAY 20 - Looking towards the Tay

This aerial photograph captures the rear of Maryfield Tram Depot, looking south towards the River Tay.

The image also provides a fascinating view of the former 1920 extension during a key stage of the restoration project. With the roof removed and temporary supports in place, it reveals parts of the building that would rarely have been seen during its working life.

Views like this help illustrate both the scale of the depot and the complexity of the work required to secure its future. More than a century after it was constructed, this historic structure is being carefully prepared for its next chapter as the future home of Dundee Museum of Transport.

It also offers a reminder of Maryfield’s location within the city, connecting Dundee’s transport heritage with the wider landscape that generations of trams, buses and vehicles once served.

Throughout June, we’ll be sharing photographs, memories and stories celebrating 125 years of Maryfield.

🚗⏰ Just ONE WEEK to go until June's Dundee Motor Night! ⏰🚗Get ready for another fantastic evening of cars, bikes, great ...
19/06/2026

🚗⏰ Just ONE WEEK to go until June's Dundee Motor Night! ⏰🚗

Get ready for another fantastic evening of cars, bikes, great conversations, and fellow enthusiasts at Dundee Museum of Transport.

Whether you're bringing a vehicle along or simply coming to admire the amazing variety on display, there's something for everyone to enjoy.

📅 One week to go – who's coming along?

Tag your friends, share the post, and help us make this our biggest Dundee Motor Night yet!

🛤️😍 A piece of Dundee’s tram network you can still see today.This section of tram rail comes from South Tay Street and w...
19/06/2026

🛤️😍 A piece of Dundee’s tram network you can still see today.

This section of tram rail comes from South Tay Street and was recovered when the tracks were lifted in 1964.

The Blackness route had already closed in 1955, but sections of rail remained hidden beneath Dundee’s streets for years afterwards. Today, it serves as a tangible reminder of the city’s once extensive tram network.

Oor Trams: Dundee’s Tram Era Remembered is now open at Dundee Museum of Transport. Discover rare artefacts, historic photographs and fascinating stories that explore almost 80 years of tram travel in Dundee.

Kindly supported by Dundee Historic Environment Trust

📍 Dundee Museum of Transport, Market Mews
📆 until October
⏰ 10am - 4.30pm
🎟 Included with standard admission.

🏛️🏠 DAY 19 - A roof in need of repairCaptured in 2024, this photograph provides a rare view across the rooftops of Maryf...
19/06/2026

🏛️🏠 DAY 19 - A roof in need of repair

Captured in 2024, this photograph provides a rare view across the rooftops of Maryfield Tram Depot.

It also highlights some of the challenges facing a building that has stood for more than 125 years. Visible in the centre of the image is a significant section of roof that had deteriorated over time, allowing water ingress and threatening the long-term condition of the historic structure.

Issues such as these are one of the reasons why the ongoing restoration project is so important. By repairing and replacing damaged sections, the depot can be protected for future generations while retaining its historic character.

Photographs like this help document the condition of Maryfield before restoration work was completed and provide an important record of the building’s journey towards becoming the future home of Dundee Museum of Transport.

Throughout June, we’ll be sharing photographs, memories and stories celebrating 125 years of Maryfield.

💷 Amazing Value, Amazing Days Out! 💷One of the questions we're often asked is, "How much extra are your events?"The answ...
18/06/2026

💷 Amazing Value, Amazing Days Out! 💷

One of the questions we're often asked is, "How much extra are your events?"

The answer is simple: Nothing!

All of our special events are included with the price of a standard museum admission. That means you can enjoy everything our museum has to offer and experience fantastic event days at no additional cost.

🏛️ Explore our fascinating museum
🚜 Enjoy exciting special events
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Make memories with family and friends

No separate event ticket. No hidden extras. Just one admission price for a full day of discovery, entertainment, and great value.

So whether you're visiting for a vehicle rally, themed event, or family fun day, you're getting even more for your money every time you visit.

One ticket. One price. So much to see and do.

⚠️ “WAIT TILL TRAM STOPS”A simple message that generations of Dundonians would have seen every day.This original sign is...
18/06/2026

⚠️ “WAIT TILL TRAM STOPS”

A simple message that generations of Dundonians would have seen every day.

This original sign is one of many authentic artefacts on display in our tram exhibition, helping tell the story of travelling around Dundee during the tram era.

It’s a wonderful reminder that some transport advice never goes out of fashion.

Oor Trams: Dundee’s Tram Era Remembered is now open at Dundee Museum of Transport. Discover rare artefacts, historic photographs, original signage and fascinating stories from almost 80 years of Dundee tram history.

Kindly supported by the Dundee Historic Environment Trust.

📍 Dundee Museum of Transport, Market Mews
📆 until October
⏰ 10am - 4.30pm
🎟 Included with standard admission.

Address

10 Market Mews, Market Street
Dundee
DD13LA

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 10am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 10am - 4:30pm
Thursday 10am - 4:30pm
Friday 10am - 4:30pm
Saturday 10am - 4:30pm
Sunday 10am - 4:30pm

Telephone

01382455196

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