Family Fun
All family activities are included in the admission to Brunel's ss Great Britain.
July 25 to September 2: Sinbad the Ship's cat trail
Explore the ship, with Sinbad.
July 25 to September 2: Mr Brunel visits
Meet Britain's greatest engineer (except Mondays and August 27).
August 1 & 2: Bristol Harbour Festival
Join the fun with an authentic steam fairground carousel, plus Victorian games.
August 1, 8, 15 & 29: Sticky ships
Make stunning collages, with an artist.
August 22 & 23: Crimean troopship
Take cover! Soldier re-enactors from the Crimean War.
August 22 & 23: Victorian surgeon
Seek out medical advice from the ship's doctor. Leech included!
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Exhibitions
‘All at Sea’, Baker Gallery
The Baker Gallery, situated within the Dockyard Museum, offers a range of Victorian watercolours, along with other works, including oils by maritime artist Joseph Walters, which capture two of Isambard Kingdom Brunel’s ships, the ss Great Britain and Great Western, under steam. This exhibition is included in the admission to Brunel's ss Great Britain.
Events & activities low-down
- Workshops take place in the Dockyard Museum’s Medlock Education Centre, on board in the First Class Dining Saloon or Steerage, unless otherwise stated.
- Children can take their works of art home
- Collect handheld trails from the ticket office
- Please pre-book evening events on 0117 926 0680
- Workshops and reenactors from 11am to 4pm
- Mr Brunel from 10am to 4.30pm
- Mother’s, Father’s and Grandparent’s Day offer applies to mums, dads or grandparents visiting Brunel’s ss Great Britain, accompanied by their children or grandchildren, with treats at the Dockyard Café!
- Please call to check events before leaving home. Brunel’s ss Great Britain cannot be held liable for changes beyond our control.
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