From the dizzy height of the main mast to the surprises below deck, step aboard and discover the best Cutty Sark has to offer. The beautiful ship in the heart of Greenwich is open all year round, and visitors are free to explore all areas of the ship. Not sure where to start? Check out the highlights below to make the most of your day out. Book now Image Walk the main deck It takes hours of work from our experienced shipkeepers to keep the main deck looking as fresh and clean as it does. It might not always have been this way... Pigs and chickens would be kept in pens on deck during voyages, with crew responsible for mucking them out. As for the toilets, well... because there was no flushing water, sailors would simply use salt water to flush everything out into the sea! Learn more Image Enjoy the view Enjoy stunning views across the River Thames. Look out at the London skyline, spot the landmarks spread around you and snap that all-important picture with the deck and rigging surrounding you. Share your view on Instagram Image Explore beneath the ship Reach up and touch the copper hull of the ship that made Cutty Sark the fastest of its day. The Dry Dock is one of the most dramatic locations in London, with the ship hovering in mid-air above you. Did you know you can even hire this space for parties? Learn more Enjoy afternoon tea under the hull Indulge in a special afternoon tea sitting directly beneath Cutty Sark's iconic copper-clad hull. Choose from a selection of teas, sandwiches and sweet treats as you marvel at the historic engineering of the fastest ship of its day. All table bookings include entry to the ship, so you can explore Cutty Sark at your leisure before or after your meal. Book now Image Follow the Cutty Sark audio guide Want to hear what life was really like at sea? Download the Cutty Sark audio guide and take a voyage into our seafaring past. We're partnering with Smartify, the world's most downloaded museum app, to bring you this brand new way to explore the ship. Follow the tour Find out more Go on a family adventure Cutty Sark is a fantastic day out with the kids. Explore the family-friendly interactive displays and get a taste of life at sea. Regular events on board help to make the voyage even more action-packed. From craft workshops and shanty singing to character actors and toddler time, there's always something new to discover. And remember, family membership gives you year-round entry for free! Cutty Sark for families See what's on Image Come face to face with our fantastic figureheads Visit the Long John Silver Figurehead collection and spot the literary, historic and political figures depicted in the world's largest Merchant Navy figurehead collection. Learn too all about the man behind the collection, and how he earned his piratical nickname... Learn more 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. Chat to the ship’s owner Jock Willis, the ship’s cook or meet Captain Woodget himself, Cutty Sark’s longest serving master. Who knows? He may even make you one of his crew... Find out more See the Cutty Sark figurehead 'Nannie' the witch is Cutty Sark's figurehead. Just like the ship itself, she takes her name from the Robert Burns poem Tam O'Shanter. In the poem, Tam the farmer is chased by a witch called Nannie. Nannie is dressed only in a ‘cutty sark’ - an archaic Scottish word meaning a short nightdress. The figurehead you can see on the ship today is a new commission, made by ship’s figurehead carver Andy Peters and designed to reflect the beauty of the original ship designs. Find out more Image Visit the cabins You don't really know a ship until you know how what it's like to live on board. Discover more about how the crew lived, where they slept – and the meals they ate at sea. Celebrate Cutty Sark's royal connections His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh was Patron of Cutty Sark for more than 70 years, and was instrumental in the ship coming to Greenwich in 1954. In an area steeped in royal and maritime history, Cutty Sark takes pride of place. Keep exploring Plan your visit Find opening times, tickets, visitor information and maps to help you plan your visit to Cutty Sark History of Cutty Sark Delve into the fascinating history of Cutty Sark - the record-breaking tea clipper which travelled the globe and visited every major world port Fun for families Go on an epic family adventure of discovery across the seas and through the universe at Royal Museums Greenwich Shop Cutty Sark: Last of the Tea Clippers 150th Anniversary Edition £20.00 An updated and expanded special edition to celebrate the 150th anniversary of this iconic ship. With a new preface by Dr Kevin Fewster, Director of Royal Museums Greenwich, and fascinating close-up photography of the recent restoration work to the gilding... Buy Now Shop Cutty Sark General Arrangement Plan 50 x 70cm £8.00 These plans were drawn in the 1950’s by GF Campbell from reproductions and people’s recollections of the now lost original drawings of the Cutty Sark... Buy Now Shop At Sea Without Tea: The Great Cutty Sark Adventure £8.99 Young James Robson, Cutty Sark's cook, takes great pride in cooking a hearty breakfast for the captain every morning. But one day, when getting ready to leave London, James discovers that the ship has run out of tea, a CRUCIAL element to the Captain's breakfast, and he cannot find any in all of London! Join James as he sets off on an adventure around the world in his search, alongside his helpful friends Oz the kangaroo, Vervet the monkey and Dinah the panda... Buy Now Visit Cutty Sark Set sail for Greenwich and discover what life was like on board this iconic sailing ship Book tickets Find out more Royal Museums Greenwich Close Choose your tickets 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 £18 Child £9 BOOK NOW Experience Cutty Sark Rig Climb Unique climbing experience Zip line descent Entry to ship included Restrictions apply - check T&Cs before purchase Adult £52 Child (10-17) £43 Student (18+) & Under 25 £46 Bookings currently closed Royal Museums Greenwich Day Pass Save 25% with combo ticket Cutty Sark Royal Observatory Guaranteed entry time Planetarium shows not included Adult £27 Child £13.50 BOOK NOW Member tickets Free and fast-track Museums entry Priority booking Access using your membership card Membership card number required BOOK NOW 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 JOIN TODAY