Brunel's SS Great Britain

The world's first iron hulled, screw propeller-driven, steam-powered passenger liner, built by Brunel in 1843 and now preserved in a dry-dock alongside the floating harbour. Winner of the Gulbenkian Prize for Museum of the Year 2006 — the biggest arts prize in the UK. The "Being Brunel" exhibition alongside opened in 2018 and is included in the ticket price.

• museum
• family

Address

Great Western Dockyard, Gas Ferry Rd

Hours

Open Tue-Sun from 10AM. Closing times: 4PM (Nov 4 to Feb 13) 5PM (Feb 14 to Nov 3). Last entry one hour before closing

Price

Adult £22; Student £18.50; child (16 and under) £14.50; child (3 and under) free. Various family tickets available, 10% cheaper when booking online at least a day in advance

Website

ssgreatbritain.org (opens in a new tab)