Where Great Minds Changed the World
Come and explore the extraordinary at Ironbridge Valley of Invention.
Be inspired by a story of creativity, craftsmanship and innovation which changed the world across 10 fascinating museums in the stunning Ironbridge Gorge UNESCO World Heritage Site.
News & Events
30% off the PASS for TF, SY and WV postcodes
Until Sunday 29 September local people with a Telford (TF), Wolverhampton (WV) or Shrewsbury (SY) postcode can get 30% off our PASS and 12 months' unlimited access to our museums.
Beer Festival
20 & 21 September
Join us in Coalbrookdale this September for the return of our popular beer festival!
We'll have a variety of beers sourced from a range of breweries, as well as gin, cider, soft drinks, food and live music.
Here comes Halloween...
Join us at Blists Hill Victorian Town this Halloween for a spine-tingling and spooky evening full of Victorian horrors, hauntings and nightmarish goings-on.
Victorian Fireworks Extravaganza
Our annual Fireworks Night event returns to Blists Hill Victorian Town on Saturday 2 November!
Afternoon Tea Through Time (Fundraising Event)
26 September
Coalbrookdale
We're hosting a fashion-themed afternoon tea event to raise funds for a calm Christmas Grotto at Blists Hill Victorian Town.
Get Us Winding Again
The Winding Engine is one of our earliest and most significant exhibits at Blists Hill Victorian Town.
We need to raise £100,000 to repair and restore this incredible piece of machinery. Can you help?
Experience Ironbridge Your Way
To help you get the most out of your visit to Ironbridge Valley of Invention, we’ve created tailored itineraries to help you have the best experience of our sites in the Ironbridge Gorge.
From Stars To Cells: The Life Of Iron
Our 2024 free temporary exhibition is officially open to visitors from Wednesday 24 April. Will we see you there?
Shropshire, a top 10 global holiday destination
Shropshire has been named one of the top 10 destinations to watch in 2024.
One of the 'honeypot' destinations in the county? The Ironbridge Gorge, of course.
Introducing Ironbridge
Discover the Ironbridge Gorge World Heritage Site
Get involved
Hands-on fun and interactive experiences
Be inspired
Explore our awe-inspiring collections
Discover innovation
Step in to the historical heart of Ironbridge
Explore Ironbridge Valley of Invention
Stretching along the River Severn, our award-winning museums are within 6 square miles of the Ironbridge Gorge, widely regarded as the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution.
Blists Hill Victorian Town
Travel back in time and experience the sights, sounds and smells of Victorian life
Jackfield Tile Museum
Discover how tiles by British designers decorated interiors around the world
Coalport China Museum
Marvel at spectacular ceramic creations and extraordinary craftsmanship
