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Coalbrookdale Museum of Iron
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Coalbrookdale
Telford
TF8 7DX
Shropshire
England
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Collection details
Archaeology, Archives, Coins and Medals, Costume and Textiles, Decorative and Applied Art, Land Transport, Personalities, Science and Technology, Social History
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Contact details
Visitor Information (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/coalbrookdale_museum_of_iron/
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Open
Daily from 10am until 5pm
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Closed
24 & 25 December and 01 January
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Admission charges
Adult £5.95, 60 Plus £5.45 and Child £4.25
Passport for all of the Ironbridge Gorge Museums - Adult £14.95, 60 Plus £12.95, Child £9.95 and Family £48.00 (2A & 3C)
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Discounts
International Council of Museums
Museums Association
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Description
The might Coalbrookdale Museum of Iron celebrates the importance of the early iron industry and also houses a collection of fine art castings, including benches, tables, plaques, fire surrounds and other works of art. Nearby is Abraham Darby's original Old Furnace, the heart of the Gorge, and the place where it all began.
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Articles
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Get Your Digs During National Archaeology Week, July 12 - 20 2008
News In Brief - Week Ending August 12 2007
Eggciting Things To Do In Museums And Galleries Over Easter
European Route Of Industrial Heritage Launched
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Events
'A Century of Olympic Posters'
Exhibition (temporary)
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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
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Collections
General guide to collections available
Object identification and/or written enquiry service
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
Toilets for disabled
Touch exhibits and/or handling sessions
Wheelchair access to all 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
Restaurant
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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