Museum of the Gorge

Museum of the Gorge is located in Ironbridge and documents iron manufacturing through artifacts, models, and explanations of industrial processes. The collection illustrates the technical developments and procedures that shaped this region.

The museum was established within the Ironbridge Gorge UNESCO World Heritage Site and documents how the region became the center of industrial production in the 1700s. This period marked a turning point in manufacturing and technology globally.

The museum displays how iron production reshaped daily life and work for people in the region. Visitors can observe the ways this industry transformed the community and its social structure.

The museum sits along the River Severn and offers visitors maps and information about ten additional heritage sites in the surrounding area. These resources help you plan a broader visit across the valley.

The museum contains a large-scale model showing the entire gorge as it appeared in 1796 at the height of production. This detailed model lets visitors grasp how the landscape looked during its most active period.

Location: The Gorge

Address: Wharfage, Ironbridge TF8 7AW

Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 10:00-17:00

Phone: +441952433424

Website: https://ironbridge.org.uk/explore/museum-of-the-gorge

GPS coordinates: 52.62951,-2.49220

Latest update: December 12, 2025 16:40