Museum
SS Great Britain
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The SS Great Britain is a groundbreaking Victorian passenger steamship designed by the legendary engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel. Visitors can explore the ship from bow to stern, walking the decks, peering into the elegant first-class cabins, and descending into the engine room to see the massive steam engine. The museum tells the story of the ship's construction, her voyages to Australia, and her eventual return to Bristol. A glass 'sea' surrounds the hull, allowing you to see the iron plates and propeller that made her revolutionary. The experience immerses you in 19th-century maritime life and engineering ingenuity.
Don't miss
- Walk under the glass 'sea' to view the ship's iron hull and propeller up close.
- Explore the opulent first-class dining saloon and the cramped steerage quarters.
- See the massive steam engine and the replica of the original propeller.
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit SS Great Britain
You can visit SS Great Britain on your own. A guide mainly adds context, what you are looking at and why it matters, and a tour can add transport or combine nearby sights into one day.
Cheapest way inBrunel’s Bristol: A Self-Guided Tour from SS Great Britain to Clifton Bridge4.7★ · 13 travelers~1 hourFrom$9 per personSee dates →
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