The McManus : Dundee's Art Gallery and Museum
The McManus is a magnificent Victorian, Gothic building where art, history and the environment combine to offer a facinating insight into Dundee. The McManus has recently undergone an exciting and extensive redevelopment project, to transform the facility into a museum and art gallery for the 21st century. The facility features new displays, cafe and retail area, while still retaining the original Gothic architecture of the building. A Creative Learning Suite and hands-on activities incorporating the latest technology also enhance the overall visitor experience.
Venue Type:
Museum, Gallery
Revealing Characters
- 10 April — 31 December 2018 *on now
This major exhibition of portraiture is selected entirely from Dundee’s nationally significant fine art collection. Through paintings, sculpture and photography we look at the diverse range of artistic styles that artists have taken in their continuing challenge to depict the human form. Works include Stewart Carmichael’s affectionate portrayal of his wife and Wolfgang Tillmans’ sophisticated selfie - wolfsnap.
Suitable for
- Any age
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Bash Street's Back At The McMenace!
- 2 June — 21 October 2018 *on now
The McManus: Dundee’s Art Gallery & Museum is celebrating the 80th birthday of Beano this summer. A special collaboration with DC Thomson’s Beano Studios in an awesome exhibition ‘Bash Street’s Back at The McMenace’ coming to Dundee, the world’s capital of comics.
The exhibition is a fun and rebellious look at Beano at 80. The show takes in the history of DC Thomson as well as the story of printing and the birth of Beano. There is a special focus on the hilarious Bash Street Kids with their characteristic slapstick humour. Artists and writers who made up Beano’s team and influenced the look and content throughout the years also feature. Alongside is an illustration of how a comic is put together and a glance at the eclectic mix of Beano merchandise that has hit the shelves over the past 80 years.
Featured in the show are objects from the DC Thomson archive and the city’s collections. Included is a rare first edition Beano, traditional linotype machine and of course much loved Dennis the Menace fan club memorabilia.
Suitable for
- Any age
Admission
FREE. No need to book, just drop in!
Website
http://www.mcmanus.co.uk/content/news/bash-streets-back
Navigate, Create!
- 28 July 2018 2-3:15pm
- 18 August 2018 2-3:15pm
- 22 September 2018 2-3:15pm
Join the Creative Learning Team on a journey through the Museum’s collections and exhibitions. These fun, interactive sessions are designed especially for families to explore and create together, through gallery tours and hands-on activities. Suitable for children under 12 yrs and their families.
FREE. Booking essential on (01382) 307200.
Suitable for
- Any age
Admission
FREE. Booking essential on (01382) 307200.
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A Day To Play
- 15 July 2018 2:30-3:15pm
- 19 August 2018 2:30-3:15pm
- 16 September 2018 2:30-3:15pm
Spend a magical afternoon with Shaper/Caper in the Museum’s Creative Learning Studio. With a different theme each month, these interactive workshops feature song, dress-up, dance and play and are led by professional dancers and award-winning choreographer, Thomas Small. Perfect for children of all ages and their grown-ups!
Suitable for
- Any age
Admission
FREE. Booking essential at www.shapercaper.com
Talks & Tours: What’s in Store
- 5 July 2018 1-1:30pm
Watercolours and prints spend most of the time in store for their long-term preservation. Come behind the scenes and discover how we store and care for our superb collection of artworks on paper
Suitable for
- Any age
Admission
FREE. Booking essential on (01382) 307200.
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Talks & Tours: Revealing Characters
- 6 September 2018 1-1:30pm
Join us for a colourful introduction to some of the remarkable individuals who have been captured for posterity in the City’s fine art collection.
Suitable for
- Any age
Admission
FREE. No need to book, just drop in!
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Dundee Doors Open Weekend: The McManus: Dundee’s Art Gallery & Museum
- 8 September 2018 10:30am-12:30pm
Some 10% of the City’s art collection is on display within The McManus - the rest is in store. To find out what kind of artworks are there, take this rare opportunity to drop in, meet the art curators and see the store in action.
We encourage visitors to drop in throughout the morning. Note that numbers within the store will be limited to a maximum of 20 at any one time. Access will be on a first come, first served basis.
Suitable for
- Any age
Admission
FREE. No need to book, just drop in!
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The McManus : Dundee's Art Gallery and Museum
Albert Square
Meadowside
Dundee
DD1 1DA
Scotland
Website
www.leisureandculturedundee.com
general information
themcmanus@leisureandculturedundee.com
Telephone
01382 307200
Fax
01382 307207
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