Essential information

Type
Talks and tours
Location
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

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 time | Check schedule below for school holidays
Included with entry to Cutty Sark
Cutty Sark
Family fun

Ship Mates
Hop aboard Cutty Sark for sensory sessions for under 5s!
Term-time Wednesdays | 10.30am, 12.00pm & 1.30pm
£5 per adult, under 5s free
Cutty Sark
Exhibitions

Niki Gorick: Dock Life
A snapshot of the culture and communities of London’s docklands
Opens 7 November 2025 | 10am-5pm
Included with Cutty Sark entry
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: £22 Adult | £11 Child
Cutty Sark
Talks and tours | Maritime history

Shipkeeping Wednesdays
Join us on the second Wednesday of the month as we bring the art and heritage of ship care to life with shipkeeping talks and activities
Second Wednesday of every month - see page for details | 11am-3pm | Drop-in
Free for Cutty Sark ticket holders
Cutty Sark
Family fun

Cutty Sark Easter holidays
Climb aboard Cutty Sark and enjoy workshops, live performances and fantastic family activities across the Easter holidays
Throughout Easter 2026 holidays | See page for details
Included with entry to the ship
Cutty Sark
Family fun

Easter Egg Trail at Cutty Sark
Climb aboard Cutty Sark for an egg-citing adventure this Easter weekend!
Friday 3 – Monday 6 April 2026 | 10am–4pm
Free with entry to the ship
Cutty Sark
Talks and tours | Member events

Niki Gorick: In Conversation
Photographer Niki Gorick talks to curator Louise Macfarlane about her work and inspiration
Tuesday 12 May | 6.30pm-8.30pm
Free for Members
Cutty Sark
Experiences

Heritage Crafts Weekend
We're celebrating the heritage craft skills used to build and maintain Cutty Sark with drop-in activities
Saturday 16 and Sunday 17 May 2026 | 11am-4pm
Free with entry to Cutty Sark - Adults £22 | Students £16.50 | Children £11
Cutty Sark
Events and festivals | Museum Lates

Opera at Cutty Sark with Monteverdi Choir and Orchestras
An immersive rendition of Purcell’s Dido and Aeneas performed by the Monteverdi Choir and English Baroque Soloists
Thursday 21 May 2026 | Performances from 7-8pm and 9-10pm
Adults: £40-£80
Cutty Sark
Experiences

Ferreira Weekend at Cutty Sark
Take part in activities themed around the decades Cutty Sark spent as Ferreira after the ship was sold to a Portuguese company in 1895
Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 June 2026 | 11am-4pm
Free with entry to Cutty Sark - Adults £22 | Students £16.50 | Children £11
Cutty Sark
Events and festivals | Maritime history

Sea Shanty Festival 2026
Visit Cutty Sark for a fantastic day of sea song performances and workshops in celebration of the tea clipper's 157th birthday
Saturday 21 November 2026 | 10am-4.30pm
Free for Cutty Sark ticket holders
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
Friday 26 February 2027 | 2-3pm
Free with entry to the ship. Cutty Sark entry: Adult: £22 | Student: £16.50 | Child: £11
Cutty Sark