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
Exhibitions

Niki Gorick: Dock Life
A snapshot of the culture and communities of London’s docklands
Open daily | 10am-5pm
Included with Cutty Sark entry
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

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
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 26 September 2026 | 11am-4pm
Included with entry to the ship
Cutty Sark
Talks and tours

National Poetry Day talks at Cutty Sark
Celebrate National Poetry Day with short talks about maritime poetry, including Robert Burns' poem that gave Cutty Sark its name and figurehead
Thursday 1 October 2026 | 11am-4pm
Included with entry to Cutty Sark
Cutty Sark
Events and festivals | Maritime history

Cutty Sark Wool Evening
Join us on board Cutty Sark for an evening of wool demonstrations, wool product displays and informal discussions with the international wool community, alongside film, drinks and live music
Thursday 1 October 2026 | 6.30pm
Non-Members: £15 | Members and students: £12
Cutty Sark
Talks and tours | Maritime history

Book launch - Black and Asian Seafarers: A Visual History
Join us as we celebrate the launch of a publication exploring Black and Asian seafarers and how they have appeared in art and photography
Wednesday 11 November 2026 | 6.30-9pm
Adults: £20 | Members: £16
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-6pm
Free for Cutty Sark ticket holders
Cutty Sark
Events and festivals | Museum Lates

in the dark
Step into total darkness for an immersive hour of live music unlike anything you’ve experienced before
Friday 27 and Saturday 28 November 2026 | 6.30pm and 8.30pm
£35-£80 Adults
Cutty Sark
Events and festivals | Museum Lates

Cutty Sark concert: Chuck Ragan
Don't miss your chance to see Chuck Ragan perform an intimate acoustic show underneath the famous tea clipper
Tuesday 26 January 2027 | 7pm-10pm
Adults: £30 | Members: £27
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