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Coalport China Museum

High Street
Coalport
Ironbridge
Telford
TF8 7HZ
Shropshire
England

Collection details
Decorative and Applied Art
Social History

Facilities

Parking: yes
Shop: yes
Baby changing facilities: yes
Library: yes
Study area: yes
Wheelchair access: yes
Visual disability facilities: yes

Contact details
Visitor Information Centre (Tel) : 01952 884 391
Visitor Information Centre : tic@ironbridge.org.uk
Website : www.ironbridge.org.uk/our_attractions/coalport_china_museum/

Open
Daily 1000-1700
Bank holiday Sun & Mons 1000-1800

Closed
24 & 25 December and 01 January

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)

Discounts
International Council of Museums
Museums Association

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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Events
Shop Sale at Coalport China Museum
Christmas Gift-making Workshops  ; Workshop or activity session

General Information
Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
Pre-booking service for groups
Foreign language leaflet or brochure available
Parking for coaches Collections
General guide to collections available
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
Public access available to collections information 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 Children and Families
Activities for pre-school children
Baby changing facilities
Events and resources for children and families 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 Schools Education
Direct teaching services for schools
Primary school education service available
Printed/audio-visual information available for schools
Secondary school education service available 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
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