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The 8 Best Specialty Museums in Ironbridge Gorge, England
Discover the best top things to do in Ironbridge Gorge, United Kingdom including Broseley Pipeworks, Coalbrookdale Museum of Iron, Coalport China Museum, Museum of the Gorge, Enginuity, The Darby Houses, The New Coracle Shed, The New Coracle Shed.
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1. Broseley Pipeworks
2. Coalbrookdale Museum of Iron
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 333 reviews
Reviewed By 227ianc - London, United Kingdom
Abraham Derby I transformed the cast iron industry when he perfected the smelting of iron with coke rather than charcoal The remains of his blast furnace of 1709 still exist in Coalbrookdale alongside the new Museum of Iron in the old 1838 warehouse which celebrates the individuals who made this area 'the birthplace of the industrial revolution' in England plus the products of the famous Coalbrookdale Company which are still to be found all over England, having started from creating cooking pots from 1709. The displays include the gold medal presented by the Royal Academy in 1787 for the wooden model of the Iron Bridge, also on show, and ends with a couple of Agas, which are made in Coalbrookdale today. It shows how designers created many useful objects that we still see in our towns and cities today and also some very strange objects such as a dining room table held up by dogs. A fascinating museum telling the story of how Coalbrookdale changed the world, and there is a good shop and a popular coffeeshop/restaurant in an adjacent building. There is a link to Scotland, with a lamp from the Carron Works in Falkirk - in its day one of the largest ironworks in Europe, whose achievements are in need of similar recognition to the works at Coalbrookdale
3. Coalport China Museum
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 609 reviews
Reviewed By Dib_8_Sue - Gloucester, United Kingdom
Ironbridge is the town that just keeps giving. A visit to the Coalport China museum is a must when visiting. The exhibit where you can walk inside a bottle kiln that shows how the china is packed in saggars to be fired was very interesting. The volunteer who demonstrated how saggars were produced was very informative, showing how the clay items were placed in the saggars and why they were different shapes. Then walking around and seeing the china displays and wonder how such fine and intricate items were produced. There were other exhibits that we did not have time for so will be returning.
4. Museum of the Gorge
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 384 reviews
Reviewed By JeffNineLives
Well-presented displays and information, helpful staff/volunteers and the best diorama I've ever seen!
5. Enginuity
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 643 reviews
Reviewed By vardang253 - North Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Spent a good couple of hours in Enginuity trying out all the experiments and equipment, absolutely fascinating and suitable for all ages. A great place to go if it's raining as there is something for everyone. Enginuity is adjacent to the Museum of Iron which is another wonderfully laid out museum, very informative. If you purchase the Annual Passport to gain access to all 10 Museums throughout Ironbridge you will save a lot of cash and it entitles you to unlimited visits for a year. We had a week in Ironbridge to have a proper look round all the museums. One of the best relaxing holidays in a long time and would highly recommend it.
6. The Darby Houses
7. The New Coracle Shed
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 1 reviews
