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Coalport China Museum
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High Street
Coalport
Ironbridge
Telford
TF8 7HZ
Shropshire
England
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Collection details
Decorative and Applied Art, Social History
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Contact details
Visitor Information Centre (Tel)
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01952 884 391
Visitor Information Centre
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tic@ironbridge.org.uk
Website
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www.ironbridge.org.uk/our_attractions/coalport_china_museum/
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Open
Daily 1000-1700
Bank holiday Sun & Mons 1000-1800
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Closed
24 & 25 December and 01 January
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Admission charges
Adults £5.95, 60 Plus £5.25 and Children £4.25
Passports for all of the Ironbridge Gorge Museums - Adult £14.95, 60 Plus £12.95, Children £9.95 and Family £48.00 (2A & 3C)
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Discounts
International Council of Museums
Museums Association
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Description
Coalport China Museum was home to the famous firm until 1926 and is filled with the finest examples of their work. The factory's unusual buildings contain colourful displays depicting a history of china-making, as well as demonstration workshops where, during school holidays, you'll be able to have a go yourself.
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Articles
MGM 2008 - From Fine China To Tank Rides - TopLots Kick Off
Historical Teapots Explored At Coalport China Museum, Ironbridge
Perfect Pots - Caughley In Colour At Coalport China Museum
An A-Z Of Christmas Gifts From Museums, Galleries And Other Cultural Places
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Events
Drop-in Ceramic Workshops
; Workshop (Event)
Christmas Evening & Shop Sale at Coalport China Museum
Christmas Gift-making Workshops
; Workshop (Event)
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General Information
Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
Pre-booking service for groups
Foreign language leaflet or brochure available
Parking for coaches
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Collections
General guide to collections available
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
Public access available to collections information
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Disability Access
Events/teaching/resources for people with disabilities
Large print information and/or interpretation
Parking for disabled available
Toilets for disabled
Touch exhibits and/or handling sessions
Wheelchair access to all public areas
Wheelchair access to some public areas
Wheelchairs available for loan
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Children and Families
Activities for pre-school children
Baby changing facilities
Events and resources for children and families
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General Education
Academic publications and resources available
Adult lectures and courses held
Education facilities available
Loan service
Member of staff available with responsibility for education
Teaching/resources available for HE/FE students
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Schools Education
Direct teaching services for schools
Primary school education service available
Printed/audio-visual information available for schools
Secondary school education service available
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Facilities
Facilities for private functions and events
Library with public access
Meeting room available
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
Research facilities for academics
Shop
Study facilities
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Information published here was believed to be correct at the time it was prepared. Welsh language pages developed with CYMAL: Museums Archives and Libraries Wales, funded by the Welsh Assembly Government.
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