Museums · South West England
SS Great Britain Museum
In or near Bristol.
SS Great Britain Museum — a museum in wales-south, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- SS Great Britain · 0.3 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
SS Great Britain Museum is a museum located in wales-south, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
The SS Great Britain Museum is dedicated to the historic ship SS Great Britain and its legacy. Visitors can explore interactive exhibitions, historic artifacts, and community-led research that highlight the ship's 41 years of service. The museum offers a vibrant experience for families and individuals interested in maritime history.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Severn Estuary SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The SS Great Britain Museum is located in South Wales, postcode BS1. It is dedicated to the historic ship SS Great Britain, which was designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel. The museum showcases the ship's significance in maritime history and its role in the advancement of shipbuilding.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.4491, -2.6090
- District
- Bristol, City of
- Parish
- Bristol, City of, unparished area
- Postcode
- BS1 6TY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bristol Central
- Nearest railway station
- SS Great Britain — 0.3 km
- Official site
- www.ssgreatbritain.org
Sources
- osm: way/130404549 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is SS Great Britain Museum?
- SS Great Britain Museum is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode BS1 6TY), in the parish of Bristol, City of, unparished area.
- What is SS Great Britain Museum?
- SS Great Britain Museum — a museum in wales-south, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to SS Great Britain Museum?
- The nearest railway station is SS Great Britain, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode BS1 6TY.
- Is SS Great Britain Museum a protected site?
- Yes — SS Great Britain Museum is part of the Severn Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to SS Great Britain Museum?
- The nearest railway station is SS Great Britain, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BS1 6TY.