Past
This Just In – Recent additions to the collections
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Dundee’s permanent collection was established in 1869 and today it numbers some 150,000 objects that reflect the history of the City and its…
Making an Impression; Etchings from Dundee’s Permanent Collection 1850-1930
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This is the latest in our Winter Works on Paper displays. To complement our exhibition Impressed; 20th Century Artist Prints this fascinating…
Dundee Preserves with University of Lincoln
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This mini exhibition aims to showcase the decade-long relationship The McManus has held with the University of Lincoln.
Behind the…
What’s New? Recent additions to Dundee’s Fine Art Collection
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Dundee’s fine art collection is recognised as a collection of national significance to Scotland by Museum Galleries Scotland. It was established…
Are you sitting comfortably?
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Works on paper are vulnerable to light, which can cause them to fade if exposed for long periods. At this time of the year natural light levels…
Hidden Histories: Exploring Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in Dundee’s art collection
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Many museums are coming to terms with the legacy of the past. Central to this is the question – whose lives do our collections reflect? This…
Casts and Copies
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Copies of precious objects have been produced for thousands of years.
The commodification of culture and the treatment of art and…
The British Museum Spotlight Loan: Troy: Beauty and Heroism
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Helen and Achilles are central characters in the story of the Trojan War. Helen is the most beautiful woman in the world. Her abduction triggers…
Home and Abroad
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This year’s display of Winter Watercolours is themed around travel. Our selection includes locations from the Highlands of Scotland to Continental…
The Street at The McManus
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Take a walk down memory lane and immerse yourself in The Street at The McManus.
Visit the shop and stand at the bar. Browse the windows of…
Dundee from the River 1790-1890
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Dundee’s spectacular location on the River Tay has long been a popular subject for artists. To complement our exhibition Time and Tide, this…
Time and Tide: The Transformation of the Tay
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Dundee would not exist without the Tay nor have transformed from a small medieval settlement to Scotland's fourth largest city. The Firth…
A Love Letter to Dundee: Joseph McKenzie Photographs 1964-1987
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Extended until Sunday 4 September 2022
Dundee's waterfront transformation has gained worldwide recognition. In the latest of our changing…
A Woman's Perspective
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Our annual winter works on paper display celebrates women artists. It coincides with the significant loan of Lady Glenorchy painted by Dundee born…
Among The Polar Ice
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The most fragile landscapes on earth are the subject of a new exhibition at The McManus: Dundee’s Art Gallery & Museum. Among the Polar Ice…
Wise Ways: Travels of A Dundee Doctor
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Born in Dundee in 1802, Dr Thomas Alexander Wise worked in India as a physician and surgeon. A true polymath, Dr Wise collected everything from…
As We See It: Twentieth Century Scottish Art
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Close observation is at the heart of this display. The title underlines this, highlighting the unique vision of the artist and their role in…
ARTIST ROOMS Lawrence Weiner
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Influential conceptual artist, Lawrence Weiner uses language as his medium. His text work takes many forms, but the core principle remains the…
Lasting Impressions: Printmaking & The Royal Academy
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The role of printmaking has changed immensely since the foundation of the Royal Academy 250 years ago. Join the anniversary celebrations and…
Bash Street’s Back at The McMenace
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The McManus: Dundee’s Art Gallery & Museum is celebrating the 80th birthday of Beano this summer. A special collaboration with DC Thomson’s…
Revealing Characters
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Revealing Characters continues its popular run at The McManus. The exhibition looks at the enduring attraction of the portrait and uncovers the…
Face to Face
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Face to Face unites the great and good of Victorian Dundee with more contemporary individuals. From provosts to posers we consider what makes a…
The Victorian Landscape in Watercolour
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To coincide with our popular exhibition Sense of Place, our annual Winter Works on Paper display is drawn from the City’s collection of…
Dundee Preserves
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For 150 years The McManus has collected, preserved, interpreted and displayed the City’s collection for the benefit of its visitors. As the museum…
Fire and Stone
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Fire and Stone is a fascinating exhibition which explores the history and archaeology of the Laws of Monifieth and the process behind creating…
A Sense of Place: Twentieth Century Scottish Painting
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A Sense of Place: Twentieth Century Scottish Painting
How have Scottish artists represented the world around them? Drawn from Dundee’s…
