V&A Dundee
@vadundee.bsky.social
We are Scotland’s design museum, designed for everyone.
Open daily, 10.00 – 17.00 ☺️
Open daily, 10.00 – 17.00 ☺️
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
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
June 25, 2025 at 1:36 PM
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
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
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
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
June 4, 2025 at 9:13 AM
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
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
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
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
June 2, 2025 at 8:41 AM
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
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
🌿 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
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
May 19, 2025 at 11:04 AM
🌿 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
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
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
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
April 18, 2025 at 10:01 AM
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
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
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
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
April 7, 2025 at 2:25 PM
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
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
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.
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.
April 2, 2025 at 11:25 AM
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.
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.
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
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
March 25, 2025 at 11:26 AM
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
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 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
Treat yourself or your favourite pet loving person to something purrfect!
Shop the range now: shop.vandadundee.org
February 27, 2025 at 4:31 PM
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
Treat yourself or your favourite pet loving person to something purrfect!
Shop the range now: shop.vandadundee.org
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!
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!
February 11, 2025 at 2:27 PM
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!
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!
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!
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!
February 6, 2025 at 3:23 PM
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!
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!
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
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
January 29, 2025 at 2:42 PM
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
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
Due to Storm Éowyn, the museum will be closed tomorrow (Friday 24 January). We'll reopen at 10.00 on Saturday 25 January.
The safety of our staff and visitors is our priority, please be safe out there ❤️
The safety of our staff and visitors is our priority, please be safe out there ❤️
January 23, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Due to Storm Éowyn, the museum will be closed tomorrow (Friday 24 January). We'll reopen at 10.00 on Saturday 25 January.
The safety of our staff and visitors is our priority, please be safe out there ❤️
The safety of our staff and visitors is our priority, please be safe out there ❤️
A calm morning down by the water 🩵
(Spot the moon hiding behind the clouds)
(Spot the moon hiding behind the clouds)
January 22, 2025 at 9:58 AM
A calm morning down by the water 🩵
(Spot the moon hiding behind the clouds)
(Spot the moon hiding behind the clouds)
Merry Christmas from everyone here at the museum 🎄✨
If you're popping in over the festive period, please note we're closed 24 - 26 December then open daily until 31 December, 10.00 - 17.00.
We'll be closed 1 January but back to our winter opening hours from 2 January ☺️
If you're popping in over the festive period, please note we're closed 24 - 26 December then open daily until 31 December, 10.00 - 17.00.
We'll be closed 1 January but back to our winter opening hours from 2 January ☺️
December 20, 2024 at 8:57 AM
Merry Christmas from everyone here at the museum 🎄✨
If you're popping in over the festive period, please note we're closed 24 - 26 December then open daily until 31 December, 10.00 - 17.00.
We'll be closed 1 January but back to our winter opening hours from 2 January ☺️
If you're popping in over the festive period, please note we're closed 24 - 26 December then open daily until 31 December, 10.00 - 17.00.
We'll be closed 1 January but back to our winter opening hours from 2 January ☺️
Create your own unique paper wreath this festive season ✨
Learn techniques of 3D paper crafting, model making, and paper illustration, using paper art, illustrations, and botanical reference books to spark your creativity 🤩
🗓️ Sat 14 Dec, 10.00 – 13.00
Book your space now: va.scot/49kye9Q
Learn techniques of 3D paper crafting, model making, and paper illustration, using paper art, illustrations, and botanical reference books to spark your creativity 🤩
🗓️ Sat 14 Dec, 10.00 – 13.00
Book your space now: va.scot/49kye9Q
December 5, 2024 at 3:16 PM
Create your own unique paper wreath this festive season ✨
Learn techniques of 3D paper crafting, model making, and paper illustration, using paper art, illustrations, and botanical reference books to spark your creativity 🤩
🗓️ Sat 14 Dec, 10.00 – 13.00
Book your space now: va.scot/49kye9Q
Learn techniques of 3D paper crafting, model making, and paper illustration, using paper art, illustrations, and botanical reference books to spark your creativity 🤩
🗓️ Sat 14 Dec, 10.00 – 13.00
Book your space now: va.scot/49kye9Q
Brrr, it's cold out this morning but what a beautiful view across the River Tay 🤩
December 4, 2024 at 8:43 AM
Brrr, it's cold out this morning but what a beautiful view across the River Tay 🤩
Our Christmas tree is up 🎄✨
Take a look at our origami decorations up close and see what you can find 👀
Come to our Drop in + Design: Fold workshop next weekend and make your very own origami decoration to add to our tree or take home!
🔗 va.scot/47KvPDp
Take a look at our origami decorations up close and see what you can find 👀
Come to our Drop in + Design: Fold workshop next weekend and make your very own origami decoration to add to our tree or take home!
🔗 va.scot/47KvPDp
December 2, 2024 at 3:27 PM
Our Christmas tree is up 🎄✨
Take a look at our origami decorations up close and see what you can find 👀
Come to our Drop in + Design: Fold workshop next weekend and make your very own origami decoration to add to our tree or take home!
🔗 va.scot/47KvPDp
Take a look at our origami decorations up close and see what you can find 👀
Come to our Drop in + Design: Fold workshop next weekend and make your very own origami decoration to add to our tree or take home!
🔗 va.scot/47KvPDp
We were so delighted to host the CanDu conference earlier this month!
Building on our conference last year, designers Gary Kennedy and Linsey McIntosh facilitated a workshop which used the kimono to weave stories of lived experience with cancer.
Building on our conference last year, designers Gary Kennedy and Linsey McIntosh facilitated a workshop which used the kimono to weave stories of lived experience with cancer.
November 28, 2024 at 12:23 PM
We were so delighted to host the CanDu conference earlier this month!
Building on our conference last year, designers Gary Kennedy and Linsey McIntosh facilitated a workshop which used the kimono to weave stories of lived experience with cancer.
Building on our conference last year, designers Gary Kennedy and Linsey McIntosh facilitated a workshop which used the kimono to weave stories of lived experience with cancer.
Design is one of Scotland’s greatest assets, but how can we grow its impact nationwide? 💭
In partnership with Creative Scotland, we commissioned research to explore design’s potential for the future.
Read the full report and join the conversation: va.scot/3Z8INrJ
#DesignForScotland
In partnership with Creative Scotland, we commissioned research to explore design’s potential for the future.
Read the full report and join the conversation: va.scot/3Z8INrJ
#DesignForScotland
November 27, 2024 at 3:41 PM
Design is one of Scotland’s greatest assets, but how can we grow its impact nationwide? 💭
In partnership with Creative Scotland, we commissioned research to explore design’s potential for the future.
Read the full report and join the conversation: va.scot/3Z8INrJ
#DesignForScotland
In partnership with Creative Scotland, we commissioned research to explore design’s potential for the future.
Read the full report and join the conversation: va.scot/3Z8INrJ
#DesignForScotland
Bluesky by the River Tay 🦋
November 21, 2024 at 2:32 PM
Bluesky by the River Tay 🦋