Come onboard and have a chat with the team who care for and conserve Cutty Sark

About

Maintaining Cutty Sark is no mean feat. Luckily, Royal Museums Greenwich have a dedicated shipkeeping team who are committed to preserving Cutty Sark for future generations - and if you time your visit right, you can meet them too.

Shipkeeping in Action lets you get up close as the shipkeepers work on and around the ship.

There is never a typical day's work: wetting down the deck is an essential daily task to keep the deck watertight and not dry out. But any number of jobs could come up during your visit: oiling the brightworks, painting woodwork and ironwork, hull inspections, caulking the hull and decking… the list goes on!

Watch the experts at work, then get a chance to ask your questions about how Cutty Sark is kept in shipshape condition.

* This is a drop-in event open to all Cutty Sark ticket holders. Sessions take place weekly from 11am-3pm, so if you're visiting then make sure you look out for the team!

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* Free Admission for Cutty Sark ticket holders

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Map & Directions

Road Directions

There is a secure public car park at the National Maritime Museum which can be used by visitors to any of our museums. The car park is located on Park Row (Postcode: SE10 9NG).

Public Transport Directions

The nearest rail stations are Greenwich and Maze Hill. Direct trains run to these stations from London Cannon Street and London Bridge. 

If you are using the London Underground, the Docklands Light Railway (DLR) will take you straight to Cutty Sark station. The DLR connects with other Underground lines at Bank, Tower Gateway and Stratford stations.

Shipkeeping in Action

Type:Guided Tour

Cutty Sark, Cutty Sark Gardens, Greenwich, London, SE10 9HT
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Opening Times

Shipkeeping in Action (1 Oct 2025 - 29 Oct 2025)
DayTimes
Wednesday11:00 - 15:00

Awards

  • Other AwardsVisit Greenwich Partner Visit Greenwich Partner 2021

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