Step back in time when you board Brunel’s ss Great Britain. Discover the true stories behind the ship that changed the world.
Experience the sights, sounds and smells of life on board for Victorian passengers and crew. Descend under water below the glass ‘sea’ to touch the world’s first great ocean liner.
Watch the animation
Animation of the return of the ss Great Britain to Bristol from the Falklands in 1970. Watch now.
Dry dock appeal
Help preserve the ss Great Britain’s historic dry dock and protect the ship with a gift of £25
Wedding open evening
Join us for a glass of wine on Thursday Mar 22 from 5:30pm to 8:30pm... Find out more
Watch the trailer
Discover the incredible story of Brunel’s ss Great Britain and see the ship that changed the world.
Sponsor a Book
You can help support Brunel’s ss Great Britain by Sponsoring a Book from just £25 per annum.
Ship’s Galley
Meet the ship’s cat on his rat hunt, in the ship’s new galley.
150th Cricket Anniversary
150 years ago Brunel's ss Great Britain took the first England cricket team to Australia.
Tickets & Gift Shop
Buy tickets online and choose from a great selection of presents and gifts…
Archive in Five
Get a sneak peek of the National Brunel Archive at ‘Archive in Five’ where objects will be on display
Latest News
Family donates rare collection
A rare collection of papers from the ship’s first historic voyage to Australia almost 160 years ago has been donated to the ss Great...
Read more ss Great Britain news...Trip Advisor Reviews
"Fascinating"
Once I started looking at the work involved to keep this ship [ship shape] pardon the pun, it was worth every penny, going under...
Tell us about your visit...Winner of more than 20 national and international awards including UK Museum of the Year and Enjoy England Large Visitor Attraction of the Year.
