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

Opening times
Ticket Prices
Directions

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The following facilities and rules apply at this attraction:

Disabled toilets
Ladies & Gents toilets
Shopping available
Guide dogs only

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Opening times

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

Flood update - Friday 21 February: Blists Hill Victorian Town, Enginuity, Coalbrookdale Museum of Iron, the Furnace Kitchen, the Iron Bridge Tollhouse and Jackfield Tile Museum are all OPEN today. Coalport China Museum & Museum of The Gorge are closed.

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

Buy tickets online

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