Explore the site and the remains of the water powered blast furnace where Abraham Darby I perfected the smelting of iron with coke instead of charcoal. It was the secret that helped make iron the essential material of the Industrial Revolution.
In the Great Warehouse models, films and original artefacts bring to life the revolutionary techniques that made Coalbrookdale the most famous ironworks in the world.
See the versatility of cast iron and marvel at the great skill of the Coalbrookdale craftsmen in the fabulous display of domestic and decorative ironwork. A large gift shop sells a range of cast-iron goods and souvenirs alongside a café serving a selection of light refreshments.
A highlight of our 300th anniversary celebrations is this exhibition of artistic responses to the changing scale of the iron industry. Works by William Williams from the 1770s will be on display including his famous picture of the Iron Bridge commissioned by its builder, Abraham Darby III.
The IRONBRIDGE GORGE MUSEUM TRUST, Coach Road, Coalbrookdale, Telford, TF8 7DQ is a limited company registered in England under the Companies Act 1948 Reg No. 918560 and the Charities Act 1960 Ref No. 503717-R.
The Ironbridge Gorge is a World Heritage Site.
