V&A Dundee
We are Scotland’s design museum, designed for everyone.
Open daily, except Tuesdays, 10.00 – 17.00 ☺️
- The final episode of our Garden Futures podcast is now live! Hear from Arit Anderson and Dame Laura Lee, CEO of Maggie’s, as they talk through gardens, design and healthcare 🌿 Listen to this and all episodes here:
- "An immersive journey through a century of runway history – from intimate salon presentations to celebrity-packed extravaganzas we see at fashion weeks in Milan and Paris today" Our upcoming exhibition Catwalk: The Art of the Fashion Show has been featured in British Vogue 🤩 Read more:
- We're looking for a Management Accountant to join our Finance department 📢 This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting the financial management of a mission-driven charitable organisation. Deadline: 4 February, 23.59 Find out more & apply: jobs.vandadundee.org/management-a...
- It's the start of a new year and we have lots to get involved in this month at the museum 👀 We have talks and workshops celebrating #VADGardenFutures (closing 25 January!) along with our free displays, exhibitions and self-guided trails. Find out more: www.vam.ac.uk/dundee/whatson
- We’re SO excited for the year ahead with three new exhibitions coming up ✨ If you haven't already, sign up to our newsletter for the latest updates: www.vam.ac.uk/dundee/newsl... Find out more below 🧵
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View full threadDesign and Disability, opening 5 June. This exhibition is both a celebration of Disabled-led design and a call for action, affirming the importance of embedding the experiences and expertise of Disabled people in design processes.
- Maggie’s: Architecture that Cares, opening 6 March. This exhibition explores the organisation’s groundbreaking approach to design, bringing together the voices of centre visitors and staff, with the globally recognised architects who have designed these buildings.
- Catwalk: The Art of the Fashion Show, opening 3 April. Celebrating the creativity and energy of the fashion show, Catwalk brings together landmark examples from renowned houses including Alexander McQueen, Balenciaga, Chanel, Dior and Louis Vuitton.
- 🌿 Last chance to see Garden Futures: Designing with Nature! 🌿 This exhibition digs deeper into the past, present and future of garden design, and reflects on how these spaces continue to grow in a changing world. On until 26 January 2026, members and kids go free. Book: va.scot/48UDXVu
- Our Winter Design Market is this week! 🤩 Treat your loved ones (and yourself) to the very best of Scottish design whilst supporting Scottish designers and makers ✨ Pop along from 28 – 30 Nov, 10.00 – 17.00 Find out more: va.scot/4p6OW3G
- It's #InternationalPodcastDay! 🎙️ Listen to our talks, articles and interviews with designers that bring our stories to life. There's something for everyone to enjoy 🎧 Our podcasts are also available on Spotify, Soundcloud and Apple Podcasts. Listen now: va.scot/4734dM4
- Thank you for sharing our newest exhibition Thread Memory: Embroidery from Palestine @theskinnymag.bsky.social 🥰 This free exhibition is now until spring 2026, read more below 👇
- "Few [Palestinians] are living in the places that their tatreez comes from. The one way of actually preserving their identity and who they are is by tatreez" Thread Memory: Embroidery From Palestine is at @vadundee.bsky.social until Spring 2026
- Our summer retail sale is now live! ☀️🛍️ Pick up a bargain and get your hands on our beautifully designed pieces for less. Shop now: shop.vandadundee.org/collections/...
- Thread Memory: Embroidery from Palestine opens tomorrow 🧵 Explore the rich history of Palestinian dress and the ancient art of tatreez – a hand-embroidery tradition where every stitch tells a story. Find out more here: va.scot/4enu2sk
- Calling all Abertay University graduates! 🎓 We're looking for a Marketing and Media Assistant to join our team. This role supports the marketing, content and media functions to gain a solid grounding in all aspects of marketing and communications. ⏳ Deadline: 7 July, 17.00 Find out more & apply:
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- Hi Andy, Abertay University is one of our founding partners and this role is part of our ongoing partnership with the university.
- Discover new innovative connections between textiles, nature and sustainability at our next Design Makars talk 🌱 By fusing traditional craft with horticulture, textile designer Alice-Marie Archer knits sculptures designed to grow life without soil – also known as hydroponics. More: va.scot/3Z6KFSI
- A huge thanks for including #VADGardenFutures in the June highlights @theskinnymag.bsky.social ☺️ Lots of amazing things coming up this month across Scotland, check it out 👇
- This month, you can catch Garden Futures at @vadundee.bsky.social, or Potatoes, Riots and Other Imaginaries at @collective-edin.bsky.social All this and more in our Art Events round-up!
- It's a new month and we have lots of exciting events coming up! From pride workshops, garden-inspired events to relaxing yoga, there's something for the whole family ☺️ Take a look: www.vam.ac.uk/dundee/whatson
- We have lots of exciting roles available, take a look! 👀 👷 Capital Project Manager Freelance Educator Designer 👩💻 Head of Finance 🦺 Safety, Health and Environment Manager Find out more and apply below: www.vam.ac.uk/dundee/info/...
- Our fourth and final episode is now live! 🎧 We invited our Young People’s Collective to take over its direction. Together they question the use of an AI generated image as the exhibition’s main identity and discuss the impact of AI on the Scots language. Listen here: soundcloud.com/vadundee/epi...
- Introducing our new four-part podcast series which delves into themes and ideas within A Fragile Correspondence 🎙️ In this first episode, we have gathered some of the creative team who walks us through the journey from Venice to Dundee, sharing lessons learned and lots more. Listen: va.scot/3EstfZ2
- It's also the final weekend of A Fragile Correspondence! 📣 This free exhibition explores the relationships between land, architecture and language, seeking new ways of working in connection with the land rather than simply upon it. More info: www.vam.ac.uk/dundee/whats...
- Calling all educators! 🧑🏫 Join our curators for an introductory talk to our exhibition #VADGardenFutures and learn how it can inspire meaningful learning back in the classroom and community 💭 🗓️ Thursday 29 May 2025, 16.30 – 18.00 and 17.30 – 19.00 Find out more and book now: va.scot/41isFpQ
- "There is so much to praise about the exhibition, which includes surprises at every turn." A huge thanks to writer Kieran Dodds for this brilliant article about our newest exhibition #VADGardenFutures 🌿 You can read it here: writing.kierandodds.com/p/garden-fut...
- 🌿 Garden Futures: Designing with Nature is now open 🌿 With over 400 objects for you to explore, step into the extraordinary world of garden design and learn how our outdoor spaces can shape a greener, more imaginative future. On now until 25 January 2026. Members & kids go free: va.scot/4hpMGzZ
- 📸 Images by Grant Anderson
- Have you seen our #VADGlobalGarden call out? 🌿 Gardens mean something different to everyone and we'd love you to share images showing what a garden means to you. You don't need to have a garden, this could be a potted plant, the local park, your favourite tree or more 🪴🌳 Get involved 👇
- Happy #NationalGardeningDay! 🧑🏼🌾🪴 Our exhibition #VADGardenFutures opens next month and we'd love you to get involved! 🌿 We're inviting you to share images showing what a garden means to you. You don't need to have a garden, this could be a potted plant, your local park and more. Get involved 👇
- Episode three of our podcast series is live! 🎧 The third episode explores themes of land stewardship, restoration and community. We're joined by artists Hamshya Rajkumar and Mairi Mcfadyen to discuss their works across Ravenscraig and Abriachan Forest. Listen here: soundcloud.com/vadundee/epi...
- Introducing our new four-part podcast series which delves into themes and ideas within A Fragile Correspondence 🎙️ In this first episode, we have gathered some of the creative team who walks us through the journey from Venice to Dundee, sharing lessons learned and lots more. Listen: va.scot/3EstfZ2
- There's less than one month left until #VADGardenFutures opens! 🌿 This immersive exhibition tells the story of how gardens shape our lives, communities and the world around us. Book now. Members and kids go free: va.scot/4hpMGzZ
- Happy #NationalGardeningDay! 🧑🏼🌾🪴 Our exhibition #VADGardenFutures opens next month and we'd love you to get involved! 🌿 We're inviting you to share images showing what a garden means to you. You don't need to have a garden, this could be a potted plant, your local park and more. Get involved 👇
- We’re getting ready for #VADGardenFutures 👀 Opening 17 May, explore the important role gardens play in all our lives, and find out how our outdoor spaces can shape a greener, more imaginative future 🌿 Book your tickets now: va.scot/4hpMGzZ
- Stunned by the creativity, scope & historical sweep of the Dundee Tapestry at the V&A. Brought together by over 100 volunteer stitchers who created 35 hand stitched panels covering Dundee from the 1800s to the present. This stunning exhibition's last day is tomorrow. HT @vadundee.bsky.social
- Thank you so much for visiting! ☺️
- It's April which means longer and brighter days, we're back open daily AND it's a new month full of events here at the museum! ✨ From family-friendly workshops and trails, talks, exclusive Members events, free displays and more. Take a look 👀👇 www.vam.ac.uk/dundee/whatson
- Introducing Design Makars, a monthly get-together dedicated to sharing the stories of everyday design. On the first Saturday of each month, join us to explore a range of worlds from medicine to gardens, fashion to protest with local and international designers.
- For our first Design Makars, Karen Anderson (RIAS) and Felicity Steers (Erz Studio) will explore the role nature plays in the design of our neighbourhoods. 🗓️ Saturday 5 April, 13.00 – 14.00 Find out more & book: va.scot/4jbNvgH
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- So exciting! ☺️
- We took from nature to make this charcoal - how does it feel? 💭 Over the last 12 weeks, the Young People’s Collective have been working on a collaborative project to explore themes, works and concepts from #AFragileCorrespondence 🌿🗻 📸 Blair Leeson
- We caught up with Eve, current YPC Member, to tell us about their experience working in this project ☺️ Read the full article here: va.scot/4hYbU8N
- 📣 We’re so excited to announce our upcoming exhibitions and displays! 📣 With FIVE free displays to enjoy and our next major exhibition #VADGardenFutures opening in May (tickets on sale now!), take a look at what’s coming up this year at the museum 👇 Find out more: va.scot/3D5iETU
- We are celebrating the joy of pets with our new gift collections for cat and dog lovers 🐾 Treat yourself or your favourite pet loving person to something purrfect! Shop the range now: shop.vandadundee.org
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- The detail is SO good (makes us want a sausage roll now though..)
- 📣 We're hiring! 📣 As the face of the museum, our Visitor Assistants facilitate a world-class experience for our visitors, in a safe, secure and accessible environment, supporting our vision to inspire people through design. ℹ️ Temp roles until Nov 2025 ⏳ 15.00, 16 March Find out more & apply:
- Episode two is now live! 🎙️ We're joined by Aaron McCarthy, Frank McElhinney, Becky Little & Tom Morton and together they discuss their work on how environments adapt and show resilience in the face of environmental, social and economic change. Listen here: va.scot/3X7ToTs
- Introducing our new four-part podcast series which delves into themes and ideas within A Fragile Correspondence 🎙️ In this first episode, we have gathered some of the creative team who walks us through the journey from Venice to Dundee, sharing lessons learned and lots more. Listen: va.scot/3EstfZ2
- Join us to celebrate our current exhibtion, A Fragile Correspondence, with a day full of talks, workshops and tours ☺️ 🗓️ Saturday 22 March, 10.00 – 17.00 Find out more and book 👇 www.vam.ac.uk/dundee/whats...
- So, we've been keeping a little secret from you 👀 Here's a sneak peek at one of three new tapestries coming to the museum this Saturday, titled “Doon the Toon” 🤩 The Dundee Tapestry will be moving to Gallery 1 so there’s more space for you to enjoy the display, now extended until 6 April 2025!
- There's also a new film to watch, a tapestry table you can take part in and enjoy our family-friendly space with colouring sheets and more. We’ll have a pop-up performance by Sheena Wellington and friends in the space from 14.00 on Saturday too ☺️ Find out more here: va.scot/4hUBxrp
- The amazing Queer & Now exhibition by Shaper/Caper is now open at @creativedundee.bsky.social's Hapworks ✨ The exhibition commissioned queer artists to explore the queer experience from 1980s right through to modern day. Open from 6 – 11 February, 10.00 – 16.00. Don't miss out!
- On Saturday, come and meet five of the ten creatives involved in the exhibition here in the museum. You can learn more about their creative practice and work ☺️ ⏰ 14.00 – 15.30 Find out more & book your free ticket: va.scot/4hE8DLW
- Dundee Radio Club's 48-hour listening festival is this weekend 🎧🎶 We're so excited that the Young People's Collective podcast has been included in the line-up too! You can listen here from 7-9 Feb: dundeeradio.club
- Lovely to spot Dundee Radio Club in @theskinnymag.bsky.social chatting about their 48-hour listening festival this weekend! 📻 ✨ This collaboration was made possible through our #AmpsDundee Community Ideas Fund, and we can't wait to tune in on Fri 7 Feb to hear from folks across Dundee & beyond!
- It's a new month and there's lots to do in the museum! ✨ From events celebrating #LGBTHistoryMonth, free family-friendly workshops, The Dundee Tapestry display, A Fragile Correspondence exhibition, museum tours and more. Take a look at what's on: va.scot/3L1UN8h
