Ship highlights
Easter adventures at Cutty Sark
Climb aboard Cutty Sark and enjoy sea shanties, live performances and fantastic family activities across the Easter holidays
Check out the top things to do
From the dizzy height of the main mast to the surprises below deck, step aboard and discover the best Cutty Sark has to offer
Cutty Sark Rig Climb Experience
Experience life at sea and climb the rigging of one of London's true icons
Talks and tours at Cutty Sark
Discover stories from the fastest sailing ship of its time and the bygone era of sail during a talk or tour
Book a unique afternoon tea experience
Enjoy a delicious afternoon tea beneath the hull of the world-famous tea clipper
Cutty Sark Soundscape
Immerse yourself in the sounds of the sea in a new interactive audio experience
Meet the Cutty Sark Characters
Meet colourful characters from Cutty Sark’s past and hear astonishing stories about life at sea in the age of sail
Easter egg trail
Climb aboard Cutty Sark for an egg-citing adventure this Easter weekend!
Plan your visit
How to book tickets
We recommend booking tickets to Cutty Sark online in advance to guarantee entry.
Use the booking calendar to select your visit date and entry time, then select the number of tickets you require and click 'Add to basket'. Your tickets will be sent to you by email once you've completed your booking.
Members enjoy free unlimited entry to Cutty Sark and all other Royal Museums Greenwich sites, and do not need to book.
Tickets on the day are subject to availability.
Eat and drink
The Cutty Sark Café is located on the lower ground deck of the ship underneath the gleaming copper hull.
We serve deli combination sandwiches with classic British ingredients, cakes made fresh for you daily, cream teas, assorted snacks and children’s dishes, with many healthy options. A special afternoon tea experience is also available.
Please note that entry to this café is for Cutty Sark ticket-holders only.
Shop
Find the perfect Cutty Sark gift, from books and prints to models, toys and games. Visit us on board or shop online.
Accessibility
Find out useful information about facilities and access to help you plan a trip to Cutty Sark.
Cutty Sark closures
Occasionally some closures may affect your visit to Cutty Sark. Please see this page for details about upcoming closures.
Maps and audio guides
Listen to the free Cutty Sark audio guide on your phone while exploring the ship, and download a map to help find your way.
Ticket discounts
We offer a number of discounts at Cutty Sark.
- Children and students are entitled to discounted tickets. You can book these here.
- Discounts are also available with an Art Pass, Museums Association membership and English Heritage membership.
- £2 tickets are available to visitors receiving Universal Credit, Working Tax Credit, Child Tax Credit, Pension Credit, Employment and Support Allowance, Income Support or Jobseeker's Allowance. Learn more and book here.
- £2 tickets are available for Blue Light Card holders and companions - a person accompanying a disabled visitor. Book these tickets types here.
- A 10% discount is available for Max Card holders. Open this link and scroll down to choose the discount.
Talks and tours
Discover stories from the fastest sailing ship of its time and the bygone era of sail during a talk or tour.
Tickets and Opening
| Adult | £22 |
|---|---|
| Child | £11 |
Standard opening hours
10am-5pm (last entry 4.15pm)
Summer opening hours
28 June-5 September: 10am-6pm
(last entry 5.15pm)
- Greenwich Station
- Cutty Sark DLR
- Maze Hill Station
- Greenwich Pier
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Stories
Learn more about Cutty Sark and Britain's maritime heritage
How Cutty Sark came to Greenwich
The historic tea clipper is one of the most famous sights along the River Thames. But why was Greenwich chosen as Cutty Sark's final home?
The nautical origins of everyday phrases
Ever heard that traffic was chock-a-block, been called a son of a gun, or told someone you like the cut of their jib? Learn the maritime origins of phrases you hear every day
Keeping Cutty Sark ship-shape: repairing the poop deck
Between 2023 and 2024, the poop deck of Cutty Sark was replaced as part of a major conservation project. Discover how a team of shipkeepers keep the vessel in peak condition
D-Day and the Royal Navy: remembering the role of Britain's maritime forces
The largest amphibious invasion of the Second World War took place on 6 June 1944. Curator Andrew Choong Han Lin explores how the Royal Navy and Merchant Navy supported the D-Day landings
The lost chronometer: the timepiece that sailed with Charles Darwin and Sir John Franklin
Learn more about the marine chronometer that journeyed on board HMS Beagle before being lost at sea during Sir John Franklin's disastrous expedition
What is a sea shanty?
From sailor songs to TikTok sensations, find out more about the history of the sea shanty, and discover the meanings behind 'The Wellerman' and other famous examples
Search our stories
Search our digital collections, discover epic stories of sea, space and exploration, and get expert insight from our museum curators and specialists
Cutty Sark up close
Become a member
Enjoy free unlimited entry to Cutty Sark, the Royal Observatory and Planetarium, as well as exclusive member events and offers
Choose your tickets
We recommend booking tickets to Cutty Sark online in advance to guarantee entry. See all tickets and prices
Cutty Sark
- Explore the main deck
- Walk beneath the ship
- See how the crew lived
- Family activities and interactives
- Guaranteed entry time
- Audio guide included
| Adult | £22 |
|---|---|
| Child | £11 |
Royal Museums Greenwich Day Pass
- Save with a combo ticket
- Entry to Cutty Sark
- Entry to Royal Observatory
- Guaranteed entry time
- Planetarium shows not included
| Adult | £38 |
|---|---|
| Child | £19 |
Member tickets
- Unlimited free entry
- Priority booking and exclusive events
- Access using your membership card
| Membership card number required |
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Become a Member
- Unlimited entry all year
- Royal Observatory
- Cutty Sark
- Planetarium Shows
- Special exhibitions
| Direct Debit | One-off |
|---|---|
| Individual: £50 | Individual: £60 |
| Family: from £60 | Family: from £70 |