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V&A Dundee @vadundee.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Inspired by our current displays and exhibitions, we have lots of events and workshops for all the family to get involved in this month ☺️ 🧱 BeatBlocks Live ✍️ Every Body Designs 🧶 Knit Masterclass with Lydia Morrow 🎮 Game On: Adaptive Play Take a look: vam.ac.uk/dundee/whatson

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V&A Dundee @vadundee.bsky.social · 15/12/2025

🌿 Last chance to see Garden Futures: Designing with Nature! 🌿 This exhibition digs deeper into the past, present and future of garden design, and reflects on how these spaces continue to grow in a changing world. On until 26 January 2026, members and kids go free. Book: va.scot/48UDXVu

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V&A Dundee @vadundee.bsky.social · 25/06/2025

Thread Memory: Embroidery from Palestine opens tomorrow 🧵 Explore the rich history of Palestinian dress and the ancient art of tatreez – a hand-embroidery tradition where every stitch tells a story. Find out more here: va.scot/4enu2sk

Four people looking at a display of traditional textiles.

Four people looking at a display suspended from the ceiling, the display shows lots of plastic bags with embroidered detail.

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V&A Dundee @vadundee.bsky.social · 04/06/2025

Discover new innovative connections between textiles, nature and sustainability at our next Design Makars talk 🌱 By fusing traditional craft with horticulture, textile designer Alice-Marie Archer knits sculptures designed to grow life without soil – also known as hydroponics. More: va.scot/3Z6KFSI

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V&A Dundee @vadundee.bsky.social · 02/06/2025

It's a new month and we have lots of exciting events coming up! From pride workshops, garden-inspired events to relaxing yoga, there's something for the whole family ☺️ Take a look: www.vam.ac.uk/dundee/whatson

A group of people gardening outside V&A Dundee with a view of the waterfront

A Birds Eye view of an afternoon tea, an array of scones, jams and snacks on the table.

Three people taking part in craft activities, behind them is a colourful wall with prints.

Three adults and two children are taking part in a workshop, playing with colourful toys.

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V&A Dundee @vadundee.bsky.social · 19/05/2025

🌿 Garden Futures: Designing with Nature is now open 🌿 With over 400 objects for you to explore, step into the extraordinary world of garden design and learn how our outdoor spaces can shape a greener, more imaginative future. On now until 25 January 2026. Members & kids go free: va.scot/4hpMGzZ

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V&A Dundee @vadundee.bsky.social · 18/04/2025

There's less than one month left until #VADGardenFutures opens! 🌿 This immersive exhibition tells the story of how gardens shape our lives, communities and the world around us. Book now. Members and kids go free: va.scot/4hpMGzZ

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V&A Dundee @vadundee.bsky.social · 07/04/2025

We’re getting ready for #VADGardenFutures 👀 Opening 17 May, explore the important role gardens play in all our lives, and find out how our outdoor spaces can shape a greener, more imaginative future 🌿 Book your tickets now: va.scot/4hpMGzZ

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V&A Dundee @vadundee.bsky.social · 02/04/2025

Introducing Design Makars, a monthly get-together dedicated to sharing the stories of everyday design. On the first Saturday of each month, join us to explore a range of worlds from medicine to gardens, fashion to protest with local and international designers.

Display of various prosthetic hand components in different shades and shapes mounted on a black board.

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V&A Dundee @vadundee.bsky.social · 25/03/2025

We took from nature to make this charcoal - how does it feel? 💭 Over the last 12 weeks, the Young People’s Collective have been working on a collaborative project to explore themes, works and concepts from #AFragileCorrespondence 🌿🗻 📸 Blair Leeson

People drawing on a canvas mural outside an exhibition titled ‘A Fragile Correspondence’

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V&A Dundee @vadundee.bsky.social · 27/02/2025

We are celebrating the joy of pets with our new gift collections for cat and dog lovers 🐾 Treat yourself or your favourite pet loving person to something purrfect! Shop the range now: shop.vandadundee.org

A selection of cat and dog themed products from mugs, bags, jigsaws and purses.

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V&A Dundee @vadundee.bsky.social · 11/02/2025

So, we've been keeping a little secret from you 👀 Here's a sneak peek at one of three new tapestries coming to the museum this Saturday, titled “Doon the Toon” 🤩 The Dundee Tapestry will be moving to Gallery 1 so there’s more space for you to enjoy the display, now extended until 6 April 2025!

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V&A Dundee @vadundee.bsky.social · 06/02/2025

The amazing Queer & Now exhibition by Shaper/Caper is now open at @creativedundee.bsky.social's Hapworks ✨ The exhibition commissioned queer artists to explore the queer experience from 1980s right through to modern day. Open from 6 – 11 February, 10.00 – 16.00. Don't miss out!

A purple neon sign on a wooden box which says "Queer and Now"

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V&A Dundee @vadundee.bsky.social · 29/01/2025

Introducing our new four-part podcast series which delves into themes and ideas within A Fragile Correspondence 🎙️ In this first episode, we have gathered some of the creative team who walks us through the journey from Venice to Dundee, sharing lessons learned and lots more. Listen: va.scot/3EstfZ2

Installation view of artwork featuring a series of vertical wooden branches standing upright in metal containers, displayed in a dimly lit gallery space.

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V&A Dundee @vadundee.bsky.social · 23/01/2025

Due to Storm Éowyn, the museum will be closed tomorrow (Friday 24 January). We'll reopen at 10.00 on Saturday 25 January. The safety of our staff and visitors is our priority, please be safe out there ❤️

An image of V&A Dundee from the River Tay, it's a dark evening and you can see the lights shining from the museum and clouds can be seen above.

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V&A Dundee @vadundee.bsky.social · 22/01/2025

A calm morning down by the water 🩵 (Spot the moon hiding behind the clouds)

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V&A Dundee @vadundee.bsky.social · 20/12/2024

Merry Christmas from everyone here at the museum 🎄✨ If you're popping in over the festive period, please note we're closed 24 - 26 December then open daily until 31 December, 10.00 - 17.00. We'll be closed 1 January but back to our winter opening hours from 2 January ☺️

Exterior view of the V&A Dundee museum, showcasing its unique, angular facade, set against a snowy landscape and a partly cloudy sky.

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V&A Dundee @vadundee.bsky.social · 05/12/2024

Create your own unique paper wreath this festive season ✨ Learn techniques of 3D paper crafting, model making, and paper illustration, using paper art, illustrations, and botanical reference books to spark your creativity 🤩 🗓️ Sat 14 Dec, 10.00 – 13.00 Book your space now: va.scot/49kye9Q

A crafting desk with various open botanical books, drawings of plants, a magnifying glass, a pencil, and a ruler.

Crafting materials including paper leaves, a metal ruler, and a yellow craft knife on a cutting mat, indicating a handmade project in progress.

Craft table with materials for making a wreath, featuring dried leaves, orange slices, and a glue bottle, alongside a ruler and scraps of paper.

Person holding a festive wreath decorated with green leaves and orange accents.

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V&A Dundee @vadundee.bsky.social · 04/12/2024

Brrr, it's cold out this morning but what a beautiful view across the River Tay 🤩

An image overlooking the River Tay as the sun rises. The sky is pink and reflecting off the water.

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V&A Dundee @vadundee.bsky.social · 02/12/2024

Our Christmas tree is up 🎄✨ Take a look at our origami decorations up close and see what you can find 👀 Come to our Drop in + Design: Fold workshop next weekend and make your very own origami decoration to add to our tree or take home! 🔗 va.scot/47KvPDp

A decorative wooden tree with colourful origami decorations located in a space with wooden slat walls and steps.

Origami decorations on string hanging on a wooden tree.

An origami crane decoration hanging from a green wooden tree.

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V&A Dundee @vadundee.bsky.social · 28/11/2024

We were so delighted to host the CanDu conference earlier this month! Building on our conference last year, designers Gary Kennedy and Linsey McIntosh facilitated a workshop which used the kimono to weave stories of lived experience with cancer.

Two colourful kimono next to a purple wall with Kimono: Kyoto to Catwalk text on it.

A group of people standing next to a table with paper and pens across it.

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V&A Dundee @vadundee.bsky.social · 27/11/2024

Design is one of Scotland’s greatest assets, but how can we grow its impact nationwide? 💭 In partnership with Creative Scotland, we commissioned research to explore design’s potential for the future. Read the full report and join the conversation: va.scot/3Z8INrJ #DesignForScotland

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