Talk: 70 years of Cutty Sark at Greenwich

Essential Information

Type	Talks and tours
Location	Cutty Sark
Date and Times	Tuesday 10 December 2024 \| 11am, 1pm and 3pm
Prices	Free with entry to the ship

2024 marks 70 years since Cutty Sark came to Greenwich. On 10 December 1954, the tea clipper made its final voyage to its new home: a custom-built dry dock in the heart of Greenwich.

To celebrate, curators Louise Macfarlane and Hannah Stockton will introduce a new display, which tells the story of the ship’s arrival in the Royal Borough. Their talks will also highlight an accompanying exhibit showcasing the different versions of Nannie, Cutty Sark’s figurehead.

The 20-minute talks take place in the Dry Dock, located beneath the ship, and are included with tickets to Cutty Sark.

What’s On

Talks and tours | Maritime history

Shipkeeping in action

This is your chance to meet the team who care for and conserve Cutty Sark

Every Wednesday | 11am-3pm | Drop-in

Free for Cutty Sark ticket holders

Cutty Sark

Family fun

Cutty Sark Characters

Meet colourful characters from Cutty Sark’s past and hear astonishing stories about life at sea in the age of sail

Weekends during term term | Daily during school holidays

Included with entry to Cutty Sark

Cutty Sark

Family fun

Sea shanty singers

Join our resident sea shanty groups at Cutty Sark on the first weekend of every month as they sing traditional maritime songs

First weekend of every month

Included with entry to Cutty Sark: £20 Adult | £10 Child

Cutty Sark

Experiences

Cutty Sark Rig Climb

Experience life at sea and climb the rigging of one of London's true icons

16 May - 31 October | Fridays and Saturdays

Adult: £60 | Child (10-17): £49 | Student: £55

Cutty Sark

Family fun

Summer holidays at Cutty Sark

Hands-on workshops, character actors and storytelling sessions - there's lots to enjoy at Cutty Sark this summer!

24 July - 31 August 2025 | See page for details

Free with entry to the ship

Cutty Sark

Family fun

Cutty Sark relaxed opening

Explore the famous tea clipper in a calmer, more relaxed environment

Wednesday 27 August 2025 | 10am-11am

£5 per adult, children free

Cutty Sark

Talks and tours | BSL tours

BSL Tour: Cutty Sark

Join guide John Wilson for a British Sign Language (BSL) tour of Cutty Sark and discover what life was like aboard the iconic sailing ship

Thursday 4 September 2025 | 2pm-3pm

Adult: £22 | Student: £16.50 | Child: £11

Cutty Sark

Events and festivals | The ocean

RNLI day at Cutty Sark

Join us on board Cutty Sark for an exciting day of lifesaving demonstrations, activities and talks in collaboration with the RNLI

Saturday 13 September 2025 | 11am - 4pm

Included with entry to the ship

Cutty Sark

Talks and tours | Member events

Members' Lecture: The Pirate King

Join Dr Sean Kingsley as we revisit the incredible fate of Henry Avery, the Pirate King

Wednesday 17 September 2025 l 6.30pm

Free Entry

Cutty Sark

Events and festivals

World Knot Tying Day

Join us on board Cutty Sark to celebrate knot tying - an essential skill for any sailor!

Thursday 18 September 2025 | 11am-4pm

Free with entry to the ship: £22 Adult | £11 Child

Cutty Sark

Events and festivals | Museum Lates

The Good Pirate

Step aboard Cutty Sark for a variety show centred around piracy, mythology and the sea – with an LGBTQ+ twist

Tuesday 23 September 2025 | 6.30pm-8pm

Adult: £7.50-£10 (pay what you can) | Member: £7 | Student: £7

Cutty Sark

Events and festivals | Maritime history

The Cutty Sark Wool Experience

Join us on board Cutty Sark for a unique evening that brings together the worlds of agriculture and creativity through film, history and live music

Thursday 9 October 2025 | 6.30pm

Non-Members: £25 | Members: £22.50

Cutty Sark

Workshops | Art and culture

Weaving with Ella Doran

Join award-winning designer Ella Doran for a hands-on weaving workshop inspired by Cutty Sark’s history of transporting wool from Britain to Australia

Saturday 11 October 2025 | More details coming soon

£25 - includes free entry to the ship

Cutty Sark