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Museum of the Gorge

THE GATEWAY TO THE WORLD

Goods produced in Coalbrookdale went through the Severn Warehouse, now the Museum of the Gorge, on their journey to the rest of the country and around the world.

In its central location at the heart of the Gorge, the Museum of the Gorge is now the ideal place to begin your visit of the Ironbridge Gorge UNESCO World Heritage Site. 

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Welcome to the Gorge

Start your visit to the Ironbridge Gorge UNESCO World Heritage Site here. 

  • Get information about visiting the Iron Bridge and the Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust’s museums
  • Buy your tickets and annual passes here in advance

 

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Next stop the Iron Bridge

From here set off on your journey through the Gorge. 

  • Get your first glimpse of the Iron Bridge from outside the museum
  • Take a riverside walk along the Severn and enjoy stunning views of the surrounding valley as you approach the Iron Bridge & Tollhouse
  1. A life-sized teddy bear with a dark blue bow around its neck sat on a cobbled floor with windows behind it.

    Merrythought's 95th anniversary exhibition

    Enjoy a short exhibition before you set off on your journey. Until 28 September 2025, see local company Merrythought's 95th anniversary exhibition and learn about their world-famous teddy bears.

The Iron Bridge In The Ironbridge Gorge Credit Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust 2

Experience Ironbridge your way

To help you get the most out of your visit, we’ve created tailored itineraries to guide you around our sites in the Ironbridge Gorge.

Ironbridge itineraries

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A potted history of the Museum of the Gorge

Coalbrookdale Museum of Iron is located in the Great Warehouse, a building that belonged to the Coalbrookdale Company. It was originally built in 1838 and used to store cast iron products before they were transported to the River Severn to be dispatched by barge. In 1864 a standard gauge railway line opened, and iron castings could travel by train, loaded onto wagons on the ground floor in the loading bay, which you can still visit today.

The building is now Grade II listed. As you visit, be sure to look at the use of cast iron in its structure and to admire the clocktower.

History of the museums

Parking information

There is available parking in the car park next to the Museum of the Gorge. However, this is a Local Authority Pay & Display car park so a separate ticket is required.

Free parking for PASS PLUS and Friends is only available at museum car parks so does not apply for this car park.

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