Event

Recent Acquisitions 2026

This exhibition showcases some of the most recent additions to the University of Dundee Museum Collections, including art, design, science and medicine.

Thursday 22 January 2026 - Friday 27 March 2026

Model of Paramecium
Date
Thursday 22 January 2026, 09:30 - Friday 27 March 2026, 19:00
Location
Tower Foyer Gallery

Tower Building

Price
Free
Booking required?
No

This exhibition showcases some of the most recent additions to the University of Dundee Museum Collections. Focusing on art and design, it also features objects relating to medicine, nursing and other aspects of the University’s history. 

Among the highlights are:

  • A major painting by Dundee artist David Foggie
  • Artworks acquired from graduating students at Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art & Design (DJCAD)
  • Art and design work by notable DJCAD alumni including textile designer Raymond Honeyman and wildlife artist Keith Brockie
  • Original comics art including pieces from manga comics and 2000AD
  • An embroidered cushion cover by Celtic Revival artist Nell Baxter
  • Medical instruments used by Scotland’s first female university professor, Margaret Fairlie
  • Models and badges relating to nursing training in Dundee and Kirkcaldy

The exhibition is open Monday-Friday 9.30am-7pm (last entry 5pm). 

Find out more about the University of Dundee Museums

Header image: Model of Paramecium from the D'Arcy Thompson Zoology Museum (photo by Catherine McIntyre)

Main image: Detail of textile design Daffodils by Raymond Honeyman, 1976

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Enquiries

Matthew Jarron

Curator

01382 384310

[email protected]