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The McManus

Albert Square | Meadowside, Dundee DD1 1DA, Scotland
+44 (0) 1382 307200
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Ranked #4 of 11 attractions in Dundee
4.5 of 5 stars 36 Reviews
Type: Museums
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glasgow
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

Good small museum , with plenty to see. Picture gallery especially good. More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012

Ventured into the museum as we strolled through city. Enjoyed learning the history of Dundee from artifacts. Found museum interesting. More

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Elgin, United Kingdom
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012

Not particularly exciting from an Art perspective but interesting as there was a well presented history of Dundee and its people. More

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North Yorkshire
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30 reviews 30 reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2012

We had never been here before, it is wonderful. A real insight into past Dundee history. There is a very extensive range of paintings - almost too much to take in. And its all FREE. Great cafe to finish the visit with too. More

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Falkirk, United Kingdom
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2012

Redeveloped interior of an outstanding Victorian building, with Interesting artefacts on display, excellent art exhibits. More

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Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
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9 reviews 9 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

The McManus building has been well preserved and is extremely well presented. The shop and cafe are both good, but for me the highlight was rediscovering the incredible variety of paintings hung in the gallery. Besides the current exhibition of the Scots Colourist Cadel, the gallery houses a magnificent Rosetti, and fine examples of Dutch still lifes and later Scots... More

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London, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2012

The building is beautiful in itself with a very interesting museum featuring the history people and culture of Dundee.Add to this excellent temporary exhibitions( Cadell the colourist meantime) Visitors of all ages would enjoy a visit! More

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barnsley
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2012

A beautiful building ,which the helpfull and informative staff told us had been renovated at a cost of £12 million pounds.The museum is a good mix of art and social history of dundee; A busy and well used cafe is well worth a visit More

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Scotland
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54 reviews 54 reviews
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43 helpful votes 43 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 March 2012

The McManus Art Gallery and Museum is a beautiful building, inside and out. Lots to do and see in here. Bonus of free wi-fi too! More

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Dundee
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28 reviews 28 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 March 2012

Beautiful building, interesting exhibitions and lovely just for a wander. I love that each room has a different feel in accordance to the exhibition. It's free too! More

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