The McManus is Dundee’s principal museum and art gallery. Its archaeology collections are particularly important for the Roman story of the Tay, including extensive material from the Severan fortress at Carpow.
Only a proportion of Dundee’s archaeological collection is displayed at any one time, but the permanent galleries introduce the long history of Tayside. The wider stored collection includes the most extensive group of Roman material from Carpow outside National Museums Scotland.
Plan your visit
Location: Albert Square, Meadowside, Dundee, DD1 1DA
Roman focus: Roman Tayside and the Carpow collections
Admission and opening: Check current arrangements before travelling
Official website: Visit the museum’s official website
Map: Open in Google Maps
What can you see?
Highlights include:
- Roman material from Carpow and the Tay region
- archaeological displays spanning prehistory to the medieval period
- objects showing Dundee’s long relationship with the River Tay
- access to stored collections by prior arrangement
Why does it matter?
Carpow is central to understanding the campaigns of Septimius Severus in northern Britain. The McManus preserves an important body of evidence for the soldiers, buildings and supply systems associated with that invasion.
Combine your visit with
Before travelling: Displays, opening arrangements and admission charges can change. Check the museum’s official website for current information.
