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We only sell our best value Annual Passports online. Single attraction tickets are available on the gate.

Family (1 Adult + their children)

This ticket offers daytime admission to all 10 museums for a family of 1 adult + all of their children (aged 5-16 incl). Annual Passport Tickets are valid for 12 months from the date of first use. Plus save 5% online compared to the walk-up price if you buy online in advance.

Walk up price £50.00

Online saver £47.50

Family (2 Adults + their children)

This ticket offers daytime admission to all 10 museums for a family of 2 adults + all of their children (aged 5-16 incl). Annual Passport Tickets are valid for 12 months from the date of first use. Plus save 5% online compared to the walk-up price if you buy online in advance.

Walk up price £70.00

Online saver £66.50

Adult

Daytime admission to all 10 museums valid for 12 months from the date of first use. Plus you can save 5% by buying online, compared to the walk-up price.

Walk up price £26.50

Online saver £25.15

Child/Student

Daytime admission to all 10 museums valid for 12 months from the date of first use for children aged 5-16 (incl), or people in full time education. Plus save 5% online compared to the walk-up price if you buy online in advance.

Walk up price £16.50

Online saver £15.65

Senior 60+

Daytime admission to all 10 museums valid for 12 months from the date of first use. Suitable for anyone aged 60 or over, plus save 5% online compared to the walk-up price.

Walk up price £20.50

Online saver £19.45

Add on a Blists Hill Guide Book

Don't miss out! Pre-purchase a souvenir guide, to be collected with your tickets on arrival at Blists Hill Victorian Town. The guide is already great value so we can't offer an online discount.

Walk up price £4.95

Online saver £4.95

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Coalbrookdale Museum of Iron

Coalbrookdale changed the world forever... discover how with family trails, galleries and interactives.

Is iron the greatest material ever made?

  • Find out how iron, and particularly Coalbrookdale iron, changed the course of the world 
  • See stunning exhibits, exquisite art castings and functional cookware all made from iron 
  • Brand-new destination restaurant, the Furnace Kitchen, now open for all visitors

Visitor information


Opening times
Ticket Prices
Directions

Language PDFs

The following facilities and rules apply at this attraction:

  • Disabled toilets
  • Ladies & Gents toilets
  • Shopping available
  • Guide dogs only

MUSEUM OF IRON TICKETS >

Opening times

Opening times
Dates Opening times
4th Nov 2019 – 29th Mar 2020 Tuesday to Sunday, 11am - 5pm

See our opening times page for other attraction times.

Directions

The postcode for Coalbrookdale Museum of Iron is TF8 7DQ

See our directions page for further details.

Annual Passports

We only sell Annual Passport tickets online.

Annual Passport Tickets
Ticket Type Walk Up Price Online Saver Price
Family (1 Adult + their children) £50.00 £47.50
Family (2 Adults + their children) £70.00 £66.50
Adult £26.50 £25.15
Child/Student £16.50 £15.65
Senior 60+ £20.50 £19.45
Add on a Blists Hill Guide Book £4.95 £4.95

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Or see our single attraction tickets.

Individual Site Ticket Prices

Coalbrookdale Museum of Iron
Ticket Type Price
Adult £9.50
60+ £8.50
Child £6.50
Combo ticket:
- Darby Houses
- Coalbrookdale Museum of Iron
Ticket Type Price
Adult £11.50
60+ £10.50
Child £7.50

Or see our passport tickets.

CAST-IRON CRAZY

  • Be wowed by the stunning ‘Eagle Slayer’ statue
  • See exhibits from the legendary Great Exhibition of 1851
  • Enjoy a picnic on the Green by the Boy & Swan Fountain
  • Snap a selfie with one of the life-sized dogs on the impressive Deerhound Table

BIRTHPLACE OF INDUSTRY

  • Step inside Abraham Darby’s original Old Furnace
  • Hear the Clock Tower bell chime every hour, on the hour
  • Take in the view from the top floor of the Museum of Iron
  • Follow the Coalbrookdale Trail around the site

Is there a cashpoint?

You can withdraw money from our free-to-use cash machine at Blists Hill Victorian Town or from the Co-op in Ironbridge town.

Can I bring my dog?

Assistance dogs are welcome to visit with you, other dogs are welcome at Blists Hill Victorian Town only.

How long will my visit last?

We suggest a visit to Coalbrookdale Museum of Iron will take at about 1 ½ hours.

These are our recommended visit times:

Blists Hill Victorian Town 3+ hours
Coalport China Museum 1.5 hours
Tar Tunnel 20 minutes
Coalbrookdale Museum of Iron 1.5 hours
Darby Houses 1 hour
Enginuity 2 hours
Iron Bridge & Tollhouse 30 minutes
Museum of The Gorge 45 minutes
Jackfield Tile Museum 1.5 hours
Broseley Pipeworks 1 hour 

 

Is there anything for kids to do?

There’s a great family trail around the Coalbrookdale site to follow, pick it up from reception on arrival.

Is the Museum suitable for visitors with disabilities?

  • Coalbrookdale Museum of Iron is on three floors, all of which are accessible by a passenger lift.
  • Accessible parking is next to the museum.
  • There is an accessible toilet on site.
  • There are many tactile objects around the museum,  that all are welcome to touch
  • Ask at reception for the best route if you are using a wheelchair
  • Please download an Access Guide Here

 

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Changing Times: Humour and Satire

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Our first 2020 networking event for local businesses.
The Severn Valley Railway, Past & Present
22nd Jan 2020

The Severn Valley Railway, Past & Present

A talk by Nick Ralls, our new Chief Executive, about the Severn Valley Railway.
Soldiers of Shropshire
26th Feb 2020

Soldiers of Shropshire

A talk by Richard Gough of the Shropshire Regimental Museum.
The History of the Kitchen Fireplace
25th Mar 2020

The History of the Kitchen Fireplace

A talk by David J Eveleigh about the evolution of the kitchen fireplace.
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The Furnace Kitchen

New restaurant serving a contemporary range of British & European cuisine.

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