Other places · Central Scotland
Humpback Whale Sculpture
In or near Dundee.
Humpback Whale Sculpture — Public artwork (sculpture) by Lee Simmons.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Dundee · 0.3 km
- Free entry
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Humpback Whale Sculpture is a place of interest in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "Public artwork (sculpture) by Lee Simmons.". Coordinates: 56.4581°, -2.9657°.
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Official information
V&A Dundee is Scotland's design museum, showcasing a variety of exhibitions that explore design's impact on culture and society. Visitors can engage with self-guided audio tours and participate in various family-friendly activities throughout the year.
Place summary
The Humpback Whale Sculpture is located in central Scotland, specifically in postcode DD1. This distinctive artwork contributes to the area's cultural landscape, although further details on its creation or significance are not provided.
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- Coordinates
- 56.4581, -2.9657
- District
- Dundee City
- Postcode
- DD1 3AZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dundee Central
- Phone
- +44 1382 411611
- Nearest railway station
- Dundee — 0.3 km
- Official site
- www.vam.ac.uk
Sources
- osm: n9353352082 (ODbL)
- commons: Tay Whale sculpture, Dundee.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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- Where is Humpback Whale Sculpture?
- Humpback Whale Sculpture is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode DD1 3AZ).
- What is Humpback Whale Sculpture?
- Humpback Whale Sculpture — Public artwork (sculpture) by Lee Simmons.
- How do I get to Humpback Whale Sculpture?
- The nearest railway station is Dundee, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode DD1 3AZ.
- How do I get to Humpback Whale Sculpture?
- The nearest railway station is Dundee, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DD1 3AZ.