Step back in time when you board Brunel’s ss Great Britain. Discover the true stories behind the ship that changed the world. 

Experience the sights, sounds and smells of life on board for Victorian passengers and crew. Descend under water below the glass ‘sea’ to touch the world’s first great ocean liner.


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Brunel's ss Great Britain

Brunel Institute

A world-class conservation and education centre. Access our collection.

Watch the trailer

Discover the incredible story of Brunel’s ss Great Britain and see the ship that changed the world.

Tickets & Gift Shop

Buy tickets online and choose from a great selection of presents and gifts…

Wedding open evening

Join us for a glass of wine on Thursday Mar 22 from 5:30pm to 8:30pm... Find out more

Dry dock appeal

Help preserve the ss Great Britain’s historic dry dock and protect the ship with a gift of £25

Archive in Five

Get a sneak peek of the National Brunel Collection at ‘Archive in Five’ where objects will be on display

 


Latest News

Medal success in Tourism Excellence Awards

Judges have announced the order of medal winners, including Brunel’s ss Great Britain, for the South West Tourism Excellence Awards.

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Trip Advisor Reviews

"Fascinating"

Once I started looking at the work involved to keep this ship [ship shape] pardon the pun, it was worth every penny, going under...

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Winner of more than 20 national and international awards including UK Museum of the Year and Enjoy England Large Visitor Attraction of the Year.