"Going to the ss Great Britain was like travelling back in time and that was WICKED!"
Jamie, age 11
Welcome! We are open everyday of the academic year and are an all weather visitor attraction!
Mondays to Thursdays the education team delivers hands-on workshops which provide children with the opportunity to work with artefacts and archives, dress up and role play.
Find out about our popular workshops here:
Pre and post visit learning resources are available in Brunel’s ss Great Britain Education Pack. A truly cross curricular day, a visit to the ss Great Britain can cover all subjects, especially Art and Design, History, Geography.
Visit Brunel’s ss Great Britain to transport your pupils back in time to Victorian Britain. Experience what life was like for people travelling on the world’s biggest steam ship in the nineteenth century, from first class passengers to those travelling in cramped and dirty steerage.
Your voyage of discovery will make an inspiring day out of the classroom, whatever your area of study. Museum staff and volunteers are waiting to help you make the most from your visit!
Bring support…for free!
We encourage you to bring plenty of adult helpers with you on your visit, please enquire when booking. One supporting adult per six school children goes free.
Admission prices for schools
| School children (under 16 years of age) |
£3.95 |
| School children 16 year olds or older |
£4.95 |
| Workshops (including a complimentary Education pack) |
£45 |
How to book
Call the Education Team on 0117 926 0680 (9.30-5.00pm Monday- Friday) to discuss dates and to make a booking.
Alternatively, complete the contact us form to check dates and availability.
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