The "V&A at Dundee" has been promised financial support from the Scottish government.
Culture minister Michael Russell said: "This government has given the V&A at Dundee project team a significant commitment of support, which will enable it to move forward and maximise its fundraising campaign."
He added that funding details would be confirmed when the next comprehensive spending review is settled (expected by spring 2010).
The V&A at Dundee was launched in February and aims to show major exhibitions from London's Victoria and Albert Museum, as well as international touring exhibitions. It is forecast to cost £42.5m to construct and could open by 2013.
Culture minister Michael Russell said: "This government has given the V&A at Dundee project team a significant commitment of support, which will enable it to move forward and maximise its fundraising campaign."
He added that funding details would be confirmed when the next comprehensive spending review is settled (expected by spring 2010).
The V&A at Dundee was launched in February and aims to show major exhibitions from London's Victoria and Albert Museum, as well as international touring exhibitions. It is forecast to cost £42.5m to construct and could open by 2013.
