Explore The Brunel Institute

The Brunel Institute houses one of the world’s finest maritime collections and is positioned alongside Brunel’s engineering masterpiece, the SS Great Britain. The Brunel Institute is a collaborative venture between the ss Great Britain Trust and the University of Bristol.

Find out more about The Brunel Institute.

Pre-book to tour the Brunel Institute as part of your group visit for a small fee, subject to availability.

Join the curators to see items from the collection and hear about the history of the SS Great Britain, its passengers and crew, or explore Brunel’s famous engineering projects through his sketchbooks and diaries. Get a glimpse behind the scenes at the Brunel Institute and see documents that bring history to life.

Booking are available on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday between 10.30am and 4.30pm and Saturdays during Bristol School Holidays ONLY between 10.30am and 4.30pm.

To enquire about a tour of the Brunel Institute please fill out the form below. If you’ve already booked and would like to add it to your existing booking  then please contact our Group Bookings Team on 0117 926 0680