Hawkhill House 5-7 Hawkhill Place University of Dundee Dundee DD1 4HN Tayside Scotland
Collection details
Costume and Textiles, Decorative and Applied Art, Design, Fine Art, Medicine, Natural Sciences, Science and Technology, World Cultures
Open
Different opening hours depending on exhibition venue; otherwise open by appointment - please call for details
Admission charges
Free
Description
A fascinating University collection of art, science and nature
Collections description
A superb collection of Scottish art from 18th century to contemporary work. Scientific instruments, natural history specimens, medical equipment, textiles and design pieces.
Key artists and exhibits
Artists represented in the collections include Gainsborough, Landseer, the Pre-Raphaelites, Burra, Raeburn, Wilkie, MacTaggart, Paton, Duncan, the Glasgow Boys, the Colourists, Colquhoun, Eardley, Bellany, Finlay, Maclean etc.
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Other key exhibits include the D'Arcy Thompson Zoology Collection, the Corstorphine Herbarium, textiles from the Needlework Development Scheme and unique early medical equipment.
General Information
Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
Pre-booking service for groups
Guided tours
Collections
General guide to collections available
Object identification and/or written enquiry service
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
Public access available to collections information
Disability Access
Large print information and/or interpretation
Parking for disabled available
Wheelchair access to all public areas
General Education
Academic publications and resources available
Education facilities available
Loan service
Member of staff available with responsibility for education
Teaching/resources available for HE/FE students
Facilities
Meeting room available
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
Research facilities for academics
Study facilities
