Coalbrookdale Museum of Iron
Magnificent metal – Get closer to the material that makes our world
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
- Take a break at the Furnace Kitchen, now open for all visitors
Visitor information
The following facilities and rules apply at this attraction:
Opening times
Dates | Opening times |
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4th Apr – 9th Oct 2022 | Monday to Sunday, 10am-5pm |
10th Oct – 31st Dec 2022 | Wednesday to Sunday, 10am-4pm |
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.
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

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