About us
The Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust is a heritage conservation and education charity that runs ten museums in the Ironbridge Gorge UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The Trust's Collections total more than 400,000 objects and include 35 listed buildings and scheduled monuments. All of the Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust's Collections are designated as being of national significance by Arts Council England.
Visitors to its museums can discover the fascinating stories of the innovators who shaped the world we know it today, be inspired by the artists, designers and makers who made the Ironbridge Gorge their home and turned it into a thriving creative hub, and step back in time to experience what life was like in a typical Shropshire community at the beginning of the 20th century.
Find out more about who we are, what we do and how you can help us achieve great things.
Who we are
Today the Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust's ten museums interpret the past and tell the story of the significance of the Ironbridge Gorge in creating the world around us today.
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Work with us
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Current vacancies
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Volunteer with us
Give your time and skills to support the work we do
Current opportunities
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Latest news
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Meet the Board
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The Ironbridge Gorge UNESCO World Heritage site
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History of the Iron Bridge
Find out more about the history of this iconic landmark
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Key figures in the Ironbridge Gorge
Meet the industrialists and innovators who made the Gorge famous
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What was the Industrial Revolution?
Find out more about the history of the Industrial Revolution
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The UNESCO World Heritage site
Find out more about the Ironbridge Gorge World Heritage Site
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Working with partners
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IGMT supporting the museum sector
The Trust hosts services to support other heritage organisations and museums
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Film and location hire
Our historic sites make fantastic locations for your productions
Filming & Location Hire
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Conserving the Historic Estate
Find out more about this three-year £5.5 million conservation project funded by the National Heritage Memorial Fund
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Conference and Banqueting
We have a range of unique locations where you can hold your private and corporate events
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Support us
As a charity we rely on visitors, donors and Friends to help us care for some of the world’s most significant industrial heritage and inspire future generations with fascinating stories of innovation and invention.
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