Ironbridge Gorge Museums
Ironbridge Gorge Museums
4.5
Speciality MuseumsHistory Museums
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
About
The Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust owns and operates ten museums across the Ironbridge Gorge World Heritage Site.
Suggest edits to improve what we show.
Improve this listing
Tours & experiences
Explore different ways to experience this place.

Top ways to experience Ironbridge Gorge Museums and nearby attractions

The area
Address
Reach out directly
See what travellers are saying
  • MR19702602
    Staffordshire, United Kingdom652 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Ironbridge beautiful wee town
    Beautiful wee town that’s worth a visit. Plenty of tea shops and pubs for lunch and refreshments. The bridge looks stunning last told I visited it was being refurbed. If visits lists of museums get the pass as will save you a fortune.
    Visited April 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 14 April 2023
  • Ruth
    30 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Really nice day out at this historic site
    Really enjoyed our recent visit to Ironbridge as it's been a while since I was there and this time I had children to bring along. We started at Blists Hill and decided that given it was £75 for two adults and two children for the day, we'd get the Pass for £86 and take in Enginuity as well. The weather was a bit wet to really make the most of being outside, but it's an enjoyable and informative visit with characters to tell you more. We changed some money in the bank (£5 is recommended) and our children bought some sweets and candles and had money to bring back as a memento. We had a picnic and were allowed to eat in the cafe as it was wet outside which we were grateful for. We did buy some drinks in there, but at £19 for two cups of tea and 3 bottles of fizzy, it's not cheap. After a good three hours there, we travelled over to Enginuity which my youngest loved and then the Museum of Iron which was really excellent. As we were staying close by, we took advantage of the Pass to come back the following day to the Jackfield Tile Museum which again was very worthwhile. My only issue is that even though we paid £86 for our tickets you still have to pay for parking at £1 per hour. We paid £7 in parking fees altogether, which I thought a little steep.
    Visited April 2023
    Written 14 April 2023
  • Jenny B
    5 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Great place to visit
    What a great place to visit, we visited on the 22nd and 23rd April. Not too many people there and we were able to stop and talk, everyone we spoke to from the Chemist to the Baker etc were so knowledgeable and enthusiastic about their jobs. It certainly enhanced our visit, we were there for a lot longer than we expected. I can definitely recommend the fish and chips (a memory of days gone by). We finished our visit by going to the Coalport China Museum the second day, well worth a visit and just as good as the visit to the village. They should be commended for all the effort they put in to ensure you enjoy your visit.
    Visited April 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 24 April 2023
  • barrie e
    6 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Well worth a visit, interesting, fun and educational.
    We only had time to visit the Victorian Town and the Ironbridge. Both are well worth a visit. The Victorian Town has exhibits for young and old alike. Great idea to change today's money to old currency. Seeing the conversion from old money to today's price was interesting and informative. The staff are all friendly and helpful. The characters around the village are dressed in Victorian clothing, and all are very authentic and knowledgeable about the era. The Ironbridge itself and the Tollhouse are worth a visit too. The bridge is impressive and the surrounding area is pretty and if the weather is good, a great place for a picnic.
    Visited July 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 21 July 2023
  • Lynda W
    Tamworth, United Kingdom18 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    For fun, history and education the Coalbrookdale museums are well worth visiting
    Visited Enginuity because we like hands on exhibits and this was so much fun. Although definitely intended for children/younger age group we released our inner child and haven’t played or laughed so much in ages. Darby Houses are worth a visit if you are interested in social history. Both houses were open but because only one guide was available for both we relied mainly on the info provided in the rooms. There is the opportunity to dress up afterwards. More social history was provided in The Daily Grind exhibition which was well worth visiting. Coalbrookdale Museum of Iron was very interesting showing its progress through history from how iron is formed to the finished products.
    Visited September 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 11 September 2023
  • Julia S
    Wolverhampton, United Kingdom13 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Fantastic museums
    We have now visited all Ironbridge museums and now on our return visits can highly recommend buying a 12 month pass. Our favourite place we visited is The Tar Tunnel you need to check the opening times. The staff at all the museums are lovely and very helpful 😀 Great days out.
    Visited September 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 6 October 2023
  • Paul B
    6 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Nearly, but not quite.
    What is open and available is mostly excellent. Mostly very well presented and well thought out. Let down by day to day matters that should be resolved, but often are not. We bought a "Pass Plus" 12 month access ticket, or so we thought. Several of the museum sites are only open for limited times of the year. Apparently due to a heavy reliance on volunteer staffing shortages. Check out opening times, and seasons before committing yourselves. Also be aware that parking is charged as an extra, over and above admission charges. A brilliant Organisation (The Trust) that is let down by some of its marketing strategies.
    Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We're sorry to hear you're disappointed about our opening times. We will be sure to pass your feedback on to the relevant teams. Kind Regards, IGMT
    Written 27 November 2023
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
    Visited October 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 30 October 2023
  • TheCyclist42
    Paris, France179 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Fun and informative.
    We went to all the museums that were open and together they gave a really good picture of the start of the industrial revolution and are within enthusiastic walking distance of each other. The exhibit are well done and all of the staff were friendly and well informed. We went in early November - when the opening hours change to Wednesday - Sunday only. There are good value global and family tickets and if you live locally you can visit repeatedly.
    Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We’re delighted to hear you had a lovely day with us and look forward to welcoming you back soon. Kind Regards, IGMT
    Written 27 November 2023
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
    Visited October 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 3 November 2023
  • Bagabargain
    Southwell, United Kingdom292 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    So much to see and do!
    We bought a Pass Plus ticket and fitted in 4 museums in 2 days. We more than covered the cost as it included free parking (normally £1 per hour) and discount on purchases in the shops and restaurants, and better still is valid for 12 months. The museums are all located in original working buildings, are well laid out with clear information, and the staff/volunteer helpers were all friendly and helpful Excellent value for money!
    Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We're so happy to hear you enjoyed your time with us and hope to welcome you back soon with your PASS PLUS.
    Written 1 March 2024
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
    Visited February 2024
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 20 February 2024
These reviews are the subjective opinion of Tripadvisor members and not of TripAdvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.

Most Recent: Reviews ordered by most recent publish date in descending order.

Detailed Reviews: Reviews ordered by recency and descriptiveness of user-identified themes such as waiting time, length of visit, general tips, and location information.

Popular mentions

4.5
4.5 of 5 bubbles897 reviews
Excellent
556
Very good
233
Average
70
Poor
23
Terrible
15

Bagabargain
Southwell, UK292 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2024 • Couples
We bought a Pass Plus ticket and fitted in 4 museums in 2 days. We more than covered the cost as it included free parking (normally £1 per hour) and discount on purchases in the shops and restaurants, and better still is valid for 12 months.
The museums are all located in original working buildings, are well laid out with clear information, and the staff/volunteer helpers were all friendly and helpful
Excellent value for money!
Written 20 February 2024
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We're so happy to hear you enjoyed your time with us and hope to welcome you back soon with your PASS PLUS.
Written 1 March 2024
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

TheCyclist42
Paris, France179 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2023 • Couples
We went to all the museums that were open and together they gave a really good picture of the start of the industrial revolution and are within enthusiastic walking distance of each other. The exhibit are well done and all of the staff were friendly and well informed.
We went in early November - when the opening hours change to Wednesday - Sunday only. There are good value global and family tickets and if you live locally you can visit repeatedly.
Written 3 November 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We’re delighted to hear you had a lovely day with us and look forward to welcoming you back soon. Kind Regards, IGMT
Written 27 November 2023
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

Paul B
6 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2023 • Couples
What is open and available is mostly excellent. Mostly very well presented and well thought out.
Let down by day to day matters that should be resolved, but often are not.
We bought a "Pass Plus" 12 month access ticket, or so we thought.
Several of the museum sites are only open for limited times of the year. Apparently due to a heavy reliance on volunteer staffing shortages.
Check out opening times, and seasons before committing yourselves. Also be aware that parking is charged as an extra, over and above admission charges.
A brilliant Organisation (The Trust) that is let down by some of its marketing strategies.
Written 30 October 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We're sorry to hear you're disappointed about our opening times. We will be sure to pass your feedback on to the relevant teams. Kind Regards, IGMT
Written 27 November 2023
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

Judith H
Leicester, UK182 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2023 • Couples
Check the website for opening times of museums. The leaflet from the tourist information details times when some parts are closed but don't assume the rest are open without checking. We found most of the museums close on Mondays and Tuesdays in October but the journey wasn't entirely wasted as we were abke to walk across the famous bridge and see the display in the toll house about the building of the bridge and people involved. Amazing teddy bear shop opposite bridge, seats by river and toilets nearby.
Written 16 October 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We're sorry to hear you're disappointed about our opening times. We will be sure to pass your feedback on to the relevant teams. Kind Regards, IGMT
Written 27 November 2023
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

Mike Y
Witham, UK62 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2023 • Friends
Great weekend at iron bridge and the museums. Lots to see and people and staff really friendly. Loved the village including the clay mine train ride
Written 14 October 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.

Julia S
Wolverhampton, UK13 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2023 • Couples
We have now visited all Ironbridge museums and now on our return visits can highly recommend buying a 12 month pass. Our favourite place we visited is The Tar Tunnel you need to check the opening times. The staff at all the museums are lovely and very helpful 😀 Great days out.
Written 6 October 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.

John W
Whittlesey, UK277 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2023 • Couples
The museums and Blists Hill were very interesting and well worth a visit. All very clean and easily accessed
Written 12 September 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.

Lynda W
Tamworth, UK18 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2023 • Couples
Visited Enginuity because we like hands on exhibits and this was so much fun. Although definitely intended for children/younger age group we released our inner child and haven’t played or laughed so much in ages. Darby Houses are worth a visit if you are interested in social history. Both houses were open but because only one guide was available for both we relied mainly on the info provided in the rooms. There is the opportunity to dress up afterwards. More social history was provided in The Daily Grind exhibition which was well worth visiting. Coalbrookdale Museum of Iron was very interesting showing its progress through history from how iron is formed to the finished products.
Written 11 September 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.

barrie e
6 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2023 • Couples
We only had time to visit the Victorian Town and the Ironbridge. Both are well worth a visit. The Victorian Town has exhibits for young and old alike. Great idea to change today's money to old currency. Seeing the conversion from old money to today's price was interesting and informative. The staff are all friendly and helpful. The characters around the village are dressed in Victorian clothing, and all are very authentic and knowledgeable about the era. The Ironbridge itself and the Tollhouse are worth a visit too. The bridge is impressive and the surrounding area is pretty and if the weather is good, a great place for a picnic.
Written 21 July 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.

Sarah G
6 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2023
Loads to see and do. Ironbridge was a quaint town. Not all museums were open, however ticket is valid for a year so will be going back
Written 18 July 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.

…
Showing results 1-10 of 890
Is this your Tripadvisor listing?
Own or manage this property? Claim your listing for free to respond to reviews, update your profile and much more.
Claim your listing

Ironbridge Gorge Museums - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (2024)

Frequently Asked Questions about Ironbridge Gorge Museums


Restaurants near Ironbridge Gorge Museums: View all restaurants near Ironbridge Gorge Museums on Tripadvisor