Superhero Engineers

14 February 2026 - 22 March 2026

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Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No – it’s a Superhero Engineer!

We all know that engineering has shaped our world – but how many of the great engineers can you name? This February half-term, computer scientist Tim Berners-Lee, NASA legend Mary Jackson and – of course – Bristol’s favourite adopted son, Isambard Kingdom Brunel, are waiting for you to climb aboard the SS Great Britain and discover their hidden powers.

Marvel at Ada Lovelace’s mathematical magic, ignite your imagination with Tesla’s electrifying discoveries, and embrace your own superpowers along the way!

We have so many phenomenal women and men to thank for their epic efforts. Their ideas and inventions have propelled society forward, leading humans to explore space, boost global migration, and make our everyday lives easier to manage.

Hidden Heroes 

Can you find all six superhero engineers hiding around the ship? Grab an activity sheet from the Visitor Centre and embark on a quest to track down the Hidden Heroes. Learn about their incredible inventions and the amazing ways they changed our world – from the internet to space exploration, to revolutionary ships and computer programming! 

Dates: Sat 14 Feb – Sun 22 Mar 2026

Times: In line with usual opening hours

Hidden Heroes Trail

Crazy Capes & Marvellous Masks

Ready to become a superhero yourself? Join our Crazy Capes & Marvellous Masks craft workshop in the First-Class Dining Saloon, where little heroes can design their very own cape. Bring an old pillowcase (or buy one for £3!*), grab some fabric pens and let your imagination run wild! Then race around the ship with your cape flying behind you – every superhero’s story must start somewhere, why not make it the SS Great Britain?

*Subject to availability. We advise bringing your own to ensure you can take part in the workshop.

Dates: Sat 14 Feb,  Mon 16 Feb – Sat 21 Feb, Saturday 28 Feb, 7 Mar, 14 Mar & 21 Mar

Times: 10.00am-12.00pm and 1.00pm-3.00pm 

Crazy Capes & Marvellous Masks

Illustrations by Ailsa Burrows Children’s Illustrator

Superhero Engineers Assemble at the SS Great Britain! ⚡

From space‑pioneering scientists to code‑cracking computer innovators, from masters of electricity to fearless Victorian shipbuilders, our Superhero Engineers used their remarkable powers to change the course of history.
The Feb Half-Term Superhero Engineers

Go Aloft: Day Pass

Enjoy all-day access to Brunel’s SS Great Britain plus our thrilling Rig Climb experience, Go Aloft, in one great-value bundle.
Go Aloft: Day Pass

Ocean Photographer of the Year

Photography Credit: Romain Barats | Take a deep dive into an exhibition of the world’s best ocean photography -showcasing the breathtaking beauty, diversity and vulnerability of our marine ecosystems.
1 April – 28 June 2026
Our Superhero Engineers Range