Coalbrookdale Museum of Iron
Get closer to the material that made the modern world
Is iron the greatest material ever made?
Find out how iron, and particularly Coalbrookdale iron, changed the world.
Marvel at exquisite art castings that decorated homes and buildings around the world. See functional cookware that transformed people's everyday lives.
Extend your experience with a visit to our free temporary exhibition, From Stars To Cells: The Life Of Iron, in the Coalbrookdale Gallery.
Visitor information
The following facilities and rules apply at this attraction:
BUY ONLINE
Buy your ticket online and save time when you visit.
Did you know we can claim an extra 25p on every £1 you spend when you buy a PASS or PASS PLUS – and without costing you a penny more! All you have to do is agree to Gift Aid your purchase.
Parking
PASS PLUS holders and Friends can park in our Coalbrookdale Museum of Iron and Enginuity car parks 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
We have created an audio descriptive guide that you can use during your visit to Coalbrookdale Museum of Iron. Find out more here.
You can also download or pick up at the Museum of Iron a copy of the Coalbrookdale Trail, which highlights several other iron-related features around Coalbrookdale.
To help you get the most out of your visit to Ironbridge Valley of Invention, try one of our tailored itineraries, including a special The Life of Iron itinerary, to guide you around our museums in the UNESCO World Heritage Site Ironbridge Gorge.
INTRODUCING IRONBRIDGE
Discover the Ironbridge Gorge World Heritage Site
GET INVOLVED
Hands-on fun and interactive experiences
BE INSPIRED
Explore our awe-inspiring collections
DISCOVER INNOVATION
Step in to the historical heart of Ironbridge
Opening times
| Dates | Opening times |
|---|---|
| 4th Nov – 22nd Dec 2024 | Wednesday to Sunday, 10am-4pm |
| 23rd Dec 2024 – 5th Jan 2025 | Monday to Sunday, 10am-4pm |
| 6th – 17th Jan 2025 | Closed |
| 18th Jan – 16th Feb 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 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
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The Furnace Kitchen
Restaurant serving a contemporary range of British & European cuisine.
Museum of Iron Gift Shop
Offering a wide range of cast iron products; with products cast by us in our own Foundry. We also offer a range of souvenirs and gifts and a selection of books relevant to the local area and history of the site. The shop is open daily from 10am until 5pm and is accessible without paying admission to the museum.