Dundee Museum of Transport facts for kids
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| Established | 2010 (Opened 2014) |
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| Location | Market Mews, Dundee, Scotland (DD1 3LA) |
| Type | Transport museum |
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The Dundee Museum of Transport is a super cool place in Dundee, Scotland. It's a special charity that helps people learn about all kinds of transport. The museum has a huge collection of old and new vehicles. It shows how people and things have moved around Dundee and Scotland over many years.
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Discovering the Museum's Story
How the Museum Started
In February 2010, some local groups had a great idea. They wanted to create a museum about transport in Dundee. A team was chosen to make this happen fast. On June 2, 2010, the Dundee Museum of Transport became a charity. This meant they could start working on their dream!
Opening the Doors
Soon after becoming a charity, the museum team found an old, empty building. It used to be part of a meat market. For four years, amazing volunteers worked hard. They fixed up the building with very little help or money. Finally, on Saturday, April 26, 2014, the Dundee Museum of Transport opened its doors to everyone!
The museum first opened with one main hall. Over the next two years, three more halls were finished. This gave them lots more space for cool exhibits. The museum is still at this first location, but they have big plans for the future!
Plans for a New Home
From the very beginning, the museum wanted a bigger, permanent home. They hoped to move into the old Maryfield tram depot. In 2015, with help from Dundee City Council, they bought the Maryfield site. This old tram depot was built way back in 1901. It had been empty since 2005.
Now, the museum is looking for money to fix up this huge old building. New designs for the site were made in 2019. These plans are still being worked on to make the new museum awesome!
What You Can See at the Museum
Amazing Vehicles and More
The museum has four halls packed with interesting things! You can see old buses and trams that once drove around Dundee. There are also motorbikes, bicycles, and cars from different time periods. You can even find models of ships and trains. It's like a journey through time, seeing how transport has changed!
Shop and Cafe
After exploring, you can visit the museum's gift shop. It's a great place to find souvenirs. If you're hungry or thirsty, there's also a cozy café where you can grab a snack or a drink.
Special Exhibitions
The museum often has special shows. On October 23, 2020, they opened a cool exhibition called "The Future of Transport." It looks at how transport might change in the future. It also talks about how transport affects our planet and how we can make it more eco-friendly.
Exciting Plans for Tomorrow
Moving to Maryfield Depot
Over the next five years, from 2020 to 2025, the museum plans to move! They will renovate and move into the old tram depot at Maryfield. This new building will be much bigger. It will let them show even more amazing objects. It will also share more of Dundee's rich history.
The new building will have space for educational workshops. They can also do more community work. The outdoor areas and café at the new Maryfield site will be open to everyone. You won't even need a museum ticket to visit them! This big move will help make the local area even better. The plans for this exciting new place were approved on April 18, 2023.
Going Green with Transport
The museum also cares a lot about being sustainable. This means using less energy and helping the environment. The new building will have special panels on the roof. These solar water heating panels will use the sun's energy to heat water. They also plan to use heat pumps for the garden area. These ideas will help reduce the museum's energy use.
The museum wants to teach visitors about transport that doesn't use fossil fuels. They've already started this with "The Future of Transport" exhibition. They also plan to have a special park and ride service. This will help visitors get to other Dundee attractions. It will also help reduce the museum's carbon footprint.
Global Recognition
The museum is doing such important work that it was chosen for a big event! It was one of only eight organizations from all over the world to exhibit at the UN COP26 in November 2021. This shows how important their work is for the future of our planet!
Gallery
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Installation of the museum sign outside the home of the Dundee Museum of Transport
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The Future of Transport exhibition at The Dundee Museum of Transport
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Motorbike display at the Dundee Museum of Transport
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The proposed new home: Maryfield Tram Depot
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Column from the first Tay Bridge on display
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Cafe and gift shop area
