The McManus: Dundee's Art Gallery & Museum, Victorian Gothic museum in Dundee, Scotland.
The McManus is a museum in Dundee, Scotland, with eight gallery spaces across two floors displaying artworks, natural history, and local objects. The Victorian Gothic building houses a broad collection spanning millions of years and documenting various aspects of the region.
The building was commissioned in 1867 as a memorial to Prince Albert and has shaped the city's identity since then. A major restoration around 2010 modernized the structure while preserving its original appearance.
The building carries the names of two local benefactors who gifted it to the city, reflecting how much art collections mattered to Dundee's identity. Today visitors can see how the rooms were designed to honor these donated works.
The museum sits at Albert Square and is easily accessible to visitors, with no entry fee for anyone. Opening times vary by day of the week, so it helps to check ahead before your visit.
The foundation rests on ground that was once a wetland, requiring special pilings to keep the building stable. This hidden geological story shows how carefully the builders had to construct the structure on this challenging terrain.
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