Cutty Sark Museum
What Visitors Say
We spent a lovely, interesting morning at the cutty sark. The staff were friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. The history of the ship was amazing. The coffee shop was nice with the usual pastries etc. Greenwich is a nice area to visit with some places to dine and of course Greenwich market.
Positive experience: quite on weekday Wednesday went with family from Kent drive hour plus worth it parking is 2 hours max next to this for £10 not bad for London prices next to Greenwich museum. If your on Universal credit tickets is £2 each instead of £22 little secret ;) you’re welcome lol Also staff very lovely and polite and welcoming. Peaceful environment London isn’t as bad social media make it seems in reality everyone working together and getting along. Can’t complain. Happy days
Cutty Sark – Greenwich I was initially undecided about visiting, but I’m very glad I did. At £22 per adult, the experience is excellent value for money. The ship’s rich history and its significance during service are presented in an engaging and informative way. While I had previously only heard of the Cutty Sark, seeing it up close was a real highlight of my London trip. The attraction appeals to all ages, with interactive media and open access throughout the ship. After the self-guided tour, there is a café and gift shop; although I didn’t purchase anything, prices appeared reasonable. As a tourist, I would strongly recommend a visit — it’s well worth the cost and an important way to preserve history.
A really nice friendly atmosphere for a visit. Staff were amazing and very knowledgeable. Lots of stuff for all ages and great (if a little pricey) cafe which is literally under the hull of the ship.
I have always wanted to see the Cutty Sark. If you have not you are missing the best and fastest cargo ship of it's time. The restoration has been magnificent. After rising from the lowest hold to the deck, you descend to below the hull. It is impressive above you with it's alloy plated hull, as you sit drinking your coffee. I have not labelled the photos because that's for you to go and learn about. It is warm throughout except on deck which is open. After all you will have more comfort than the crew had on the month long voyages. It is disability friendly with lifts between decks
Highlights
Suspended Hull Walk
See her hydrodynamic linesCutty Sark’s Muntz-metal clad hull now floats above you after the 2012 conservation, revealing the sleek shape that made her fast.
Dry dock, beneath the ship
Tea Trade Story
Great age of sail commerceLaunched in 1869, she raced new-season tea from China; in 1871 she famously duelled Thermopylae on the homeward run.
’Tween decks exhibition
Wool Run Years
Record passages from AustraliaAfter tea, she shifted to Australian wool, posting sub-70-day runs home in the 1880s - exceptional for a sailing ship.
Main deck displays
Figurehead ‘Nannie’
Name from Burns’ poemHer name comes from ‘cutty sark’ - a short chemise worn by the witch Nannie in Robert Burns’ 1791 poem Tam o’ Shanter.
Bow, main deck
Captain’s Quarters
Life at sea in tight spacesOriginal woodwork and fittings show how officers lived on long hauls to China and Australia with minimal comforts.
Aft, main deck cabins
Opening Hours
Fun Facts
Cutty Sark was launched in 1869 at Dumbarton and is one of the last surviving tea clippers.
She suffered a major fire during conservation on 21 May 2007 and reopened in 2012 after restoration.
Her fastest logged speed under sail was over 17 knots - flying for a cargo ship.
The hull is sheathed in Muntz metal - a copper-zinc alloy - to resist marine growth.
The name ‘Cutty Sark’ comes from a short shirt in Robert Burns’ 1791 poem ‘Tam o’ Shanter’.
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