The Brunel's ss Great Britain Visitor Experience

Experience the sights, sounds and smells of life on board!

Find out what life was like for Victorian passengers and crew, with a choice of free audio companions, from the glamour of First Class to the cramped steerage, and the heat and smell of the fully operational Engine Room.

Tickets allow for FREE unlimited visits for a year, and include audio companion tours.*

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“A fab day out with mum & grandma - my second visit!” Lily, Wiltshire


Award-winning attraction

Step back in time when you board Brunel’s ss Great Britain. Discover the true stories behind the world’s first great ocean liner. Once abandoned, now she has returned.

Brunel’s ss Great Britain is the winner of 17 major awards including Enjoy England 'Large Visitor Attraction of the Year 2007', European Museum of the Year's 2007 ‘Micheletti Award’, and the Gulbenkian Prize for ‘UK Museum of the Year 2006’.


“A wonderful, engaging, and romantic time out.” Andi & Sarah T, Bristol 


Hold your breath!

Descend under the glass ‘sea’, to stand below the ss Great Britain’s magnificent hull. View the state-of-the-art technology protecting Brunel’s ss Great Britain for the next 100 years. Stretch out your hand and feel the warm, dehumidified air, as it cloaks the fragile iron.


“An incredible experience for an Australian whose ancestors made the journey!” M Davies, Australia


Follow captain’s orders!

Steer Brunel’s ss Great Britain on a westerly course, climb the maintop, and prepare for sail, in the interactive Dockyard Museum.

Open daily, except 24 & 25 December and 11 January, Brunel’s ss Great Britain is an all-weather attraction, fully accessible, and hugely popular with people of all ages.

*excludes groups and venue hire guests


"All museums should be like this" Jimmy Wilson, London


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