We are delighted to welcome you back to The McManus. We will have temporary new opening hours. The McManus will be open daily from Tues – Sat 10am -5pm. We will be closed on Sunday and Mondays.

We are ready to welcome you back. What can you expect? Here is a video to familiarise yourself with the new measures we've put in place to protect you and our staff.

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Get involved alongside the thousands of others already accessing fantastic digital resources available from Leisure and Culture Dundee.

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The McManus' museum registrar Lili Bartholomew talks about the beautiful portrait, 'My Wife', by Glasgow-born artist Herbert James Gunn's.

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A Love Letter to Dundee: Joseph McKenzie Photographs 1964-1987
Thursday 20 August 2020 - March 2022

Dundee's waterfront transformation has gained worldwide recognition. In the latest of our changing annual displays, we return to Dundee of the 1960s-1980s. Photographer Joseph McKenzie's stunning black and white photographs evidence the changing fortunes of the City and its people.

Admission Free.

Last entry is
15 minutes before gallery closing time.

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Time and Tide: The Transformation of the Tay
Thursday 20 August 2020 - Sunday 3 October 2021

This exhibition looks at the influence the Tay has had on the city of Dundee, and how the growth of the city, particularly along the waterfront has affected the Tay, its wildlife and the people who live here.

Admission Free.

Last entry is
15 minutes before gallery closing time.

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The McManus: Dundee's Art Gallery and Museum offers a fascinating insight into Dundee and with 8 galleries to explore, there is a wealth of information to discover in our exhibitions of art, history and the environment.

In 2017 The McManus: Dundee's Art Gallery & Museum celebrated its 150th anniversary with a year-long programme of exhibitions and events for visitors, highlighting the important role Dundee's best loved building has played, past and present, as a major cultural attraction. Read more...

The McManus runs a regular programme of activities and events, including crafty fun activities from the Creative Learning team and captivating behind the scenes tours from the Collections Unit. There is definitely something to entertain people of all ages and a trip to visit can make the perfect family day out.«

The McManus is managed by Leisure and Culture Dundee and you can read more about them on their website.

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