It's #InternationalPodcastDay! 🎙️ Listen to our talks, articles and interviews with designers that bring our stories to life. There's something for everyone to enjoy 🎧 Our podcasts are also available on Spotify, Soundcloud and Apple Podcasts. Listen now: va.scot/4734dM4

Thank you for sharing our newest exhibition Thread Memory: Embroidery from Palestine @theskinnymag.bsky.social 🥰 This free exhibition is now until spring 2026, read more below 👇

Wonderful exhibition 'Thread Memory: Embroidery from Palestine' @vadundee.bsky.social - incredible skills on show alongside Aya Haidar's extremely moving "Kiass" #tatreez #embroidery #craft #Dundee #kiass #thread #art #culture #heritage #sew #textiles #palestine

Our summer retail sale is now live! ☀️🛍️ Pick up a bargain and get your hands on our beautifully designed pieces for less. Shop now: shop.vandadundee.org/collections/...

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

Calling all Abertay University graduates! 🎓 We're looking for a Marketing and Media Assistant to join our team. This role supports the marketing, content and media functions to gain a solid grounding in all aspects of marketing and communications. ⏳ Deadline: 7 July, 17.00 Find out more & apply:

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

A huge thanks for including #VADGardenFutures in the June highlights @theskinnymag.bsky.social ☺️ Lots of amazing things coming up this month across Scotland, check it out 👇

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

We have lots of exciting roles available, take a look! 👀 👷‍ Capital Project Manager 🫟 Freelance Educator Designer 👩‍💻 Head of Finance 🦺 Safety, Health and Environment Manager Find out more and apply below: www.vam.ac.uk/dundee/info/...

Our fourth and final episode is now live! 🎧 We invited our Young People’s Collective to take over its direction. Together they question the use of an AI generated image as the exhibition’s main identity and discuss the impact of AI on the Scots language. Listen here: soundcloud.com/vadundee/epi...

Calling all educators! 🧑‍🏫 Join our curators for an introductory talk to our exhibition #VADGardenFutures and learn how it can inspire meaningful learning back in the classroom and community 💭 🗓️ Thursday 29 May 2025, 16.30 – 18.00 and 17.30 – 19.00 Find out more and book now: va.scot/41isFpQ

"There is so much to praise about the exhibition, which includes surprises at every turn." A huge thanks to writer Kieran Dodds for this brilliant article about our newest exhibition #VADGardenFutures 🌿 You can read it here: writing.kierandodds.com/p/garden-fut...

🌿 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

Have you seen our #VADGlobalGarden call out? 🌿 Gardens mean something different to everyone and we'd love you to share images showing what a garden means to you. You don't need to have a garden, this could be a potted plant, the local park, your favourite tree or more 🪴🌳 Get involved 👇

Episode three of our podcast series is live! 🎧 The third episode explores themes of land stewardship, restoration and community. We're joined by artists Hamshya Rajkumar and Mairi Mcfadyen to discuss their works across Ravenscraig and Abriachan Forest. Listen here: soundcloud.com/vadundee/epi...

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

Happy #NationalGardeningDay! 🧑🏼‍🌾🪴 Our exhibition #VADGardenFutures opens next month and we'd love you to get involved! 🌿 We're inviting you to share images showing what a garden means to you. You don't need to have a garden, this could be a potted plant, your local park and more. Get involved 👇

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

It's April which means longer and brighter days, we're back open daily AND it's a new month full of events here at the museum! ✨ From family-friendly workshops and trails, talks, exclusive Members events, free displays and more. Take a look 👀👇 www.vam.ac.uk/dundee/whatson

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.

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

📣 We’re so excited to announce our upcoming exhibitions and displays! 📣 With FIVE free displays to enjoy and our next major exhibition #VADGardenFutures opening in May (tickets on sale now!), take a look at what’s coming up this year at the museum 👇 Find out more: va.scot/3D5iETU

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

📣 We're hiring! 📣 As the face of the museum, our Visitor Assistants facilitate a world-class experience for our visitors, in a safe, secure and accessible environment, supporting our vision to inspire people through design. ℹ️ Temp roles until Nov 2025 ⏳ 15.00, 16 March Find out more & apply:

Episode two is now live! 🎙️ We're joined by Aaron McCarthy, Frank McElhinney, Becky Little & Tom Morton and together they discuss their work on how environments adapt and show resilience in the face of environmental, social and economic change. Listen here: va.scot/3X7ToTs

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!

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!

Dundee Radio Club's 48-hour listening festival is this weekend 🎧🎶 We're so excited that the Young People's Collective podcast has been included in the line-up too! You can listen here from 7-9 Feb: dundeeradio.club

It's a new month and there's lots to do in the museum! ✨ From events celebrating #LGBTHistoryMonth, free family-friendly workshops, The Dundee Tapestry display, A Fragile Correspondence exhibition, museum tours and more. Take a look at what's on: va.scot/3L1UN8h

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

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 ❤️

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

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 ☺️

Our next major exhibition, Garden Futures: Designing with Nature, has been included in @thetimes.com best exhibitions for 2025 📣 Opening 17 May, this exhibition explores the important role gardens play in all our lives and how our outdoor spaces can shape a greener, more imaginative future 🌿 Read:

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

Caught up with some old friends yesterday @vadundee.bsky.social Turkey Red as vibrant as ever 🤩

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

Yesterday's sunrise at Dundee's waterfront was remarkable for the smooth & reflective water of the Tay. #Dundee @vadundee.bsky.social #Scotland

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

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.

"I think that's the only time in my career that's ever happened to me." 💭 We caught up with legendary image-maker Nick Knight CBE, who collaborated with Alexander McQueen and Bjork on the infamous cover for Bjorks's album, 'Homogenic'. Find out more 👇

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

Bluesky by the River Tay 🦋