Coalport China Museum
Marvel at spectacular ceramic creations and extraordinary craftsmanship
The Victorians loved tea! No wonder they made such exquisite china cups & pots
Be amazed by the spectacular china creations made here at Coalport. From elaborate statuesque vases to hand-painted miniatures, pieces were made here for everyone from wealthy families to Queens and Tsars.
Step inside traditional riverside workshops, visit a kiln and try our interactive Tea Cup Trail!
Visitor information
The following facilities and rules apply at this attraction:
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visitor information
The recommended visit time for this museum is 1.5 hours.
Parking
PASS PLUS holders and Friends can park in our Coalport China Museum car park for free during their daytime visit by validating their PASS PLUS at the front desk when they arrive. Find out more.
EXPERIENCE IRONBRIDGE YOUR WAY
To help you get the most out of your visit to Ironbridge Valley of Invention, we’ve created three tailored itineraries to guide you around our museums in the UNESCO World Heritage Site Ironbridge Gorge.
INTRODUCING IRONBRIDGE
Discover the Ironbridge Gorge World Heritage Site
DISCOVER INNOVATION
Step in to the historical heart of Ironbridge
Opening times
| Dates | Opening times |
|---|---|
| 5th Apr – 28th Sep 2025 | Monday to Sunday, 10am-5pm |
| 29th Sep – 26th Oct 2025 | Wednesday to Sunday, 10am-4pm |
| 27th Oct – 2nd Nov 2025 | Monday to Sunday, 10am-4pm |
| 3rd Nov – 19th Dec 2025 | Wednesday to Sunday, 10am-4pm |
All museums are closed 24, 25 & 26 December.
See our opening times page for other attraction times.
Directions
The postcode for Coalport China Museum is TF8 7HT
See our directions page for further details.
Fantastic demonstrations
- See demos of ceramic making & decorating
- Talk to our experts about the different techniques
stunning china
- Check out the extraordinary Northumberland Vase – the biggest item ever made at Coalport
- Walk inside the curiously shaped bottle kilns
- See the china made for Queen Victoria
get hands-on
- Follow the all-new interactive Tea Cup Trail around the Museum
- Stop at the Family Gallery for fun activities
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Coalport China Museum Gift Shop
We offer a range of products made by our team at Coalport China Museum including saggars, plant waterers, bone china flowers and hand decorated mugs. The shop also offers a range of souvenirs and gifts. The shop is open daily from 10am and is accessible without paying admission to the museum.