Museum of The Gorge

Museum | Telford | England | United Kingdom

Historical museum in Telford

The Museum of The Gorge in Telford, England, is a significant museum housed in a historic building that once served as a warehouse. It is located in the heart of the Ironbridge Gorge, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The museum provides insight into the development of the valley during the Industrial Revolution and is an ideal starting point for visitors who want to learn more about the history of this important region.

Industrial Revolution in Shropshire

The exhibitions in the museum focus on the history of the building, which served as a key hub for goods transported around the world by river. The extensive restoration and conservation of the building, necessary to preserve this historical heritage, are also highlighted.

UNESCO World Heritage Ironbridge Gorge

Visitors can explore an impressive collection of historical maps of Shropshire, showcasing the region's development, transportation routes, and cities during the Industrial Revolution. These maps offer a fascinating view of the changes in landscape and infrastructure during this crucial time in British history.

Contact details

Web

https://www.ironbridge.org.uk

Phone

+441952433424

Address

The, 32 Wharfage

Ironbridge

TF8 7NH Telford

Map view

Opening hours

Sunday	10:00 - 16:00
Monday	--
Tuesday	--
Wednesday	10:00 - 16:00
Thursday	10:00 - 16:00
Friday	10:00 - 16:00
Saturday	10:00 - 16:00

Reviews

963 Reviews

Peter Sinclair

03.02.2025

Enjoyed my first visit to the museum since its opening. I appreciated the historical significance of the old building and the view of the river.

Cartz

04.01.2025

Cool history in a nice place.

Billy B

21.12.2024

Friendly staff at a nice little museum.

Jason Smith

30.11.2024

A wonderfully historic and interesting place.

Steve Wells

08.12.2024

Staff is very friendly.

Juliana McNicol

10.11.2024

Received a warm welcome upon entering the museum. The former storage building features a photo exhibition on the river Severn floods. Free facilities, a shop selling local items, and easy parking.

James Smith

25.10.2024

Enjoy the free admission!

Mark Hollingsworth

19.10.2024

Loved that it's free to enter.

rob murphy

08.10.2024

Recently opened after restoration work. Still in progress when we visited. Looking forward to seeing the completed museum. Free admission.

Liz Parker

07.10.2024

Interesting exhibition with no entrance fee.

Eileen Anne

02.10.2024

Would benefit from a video tour, but still interesting.

Bob Daniels

24.09.2024

Free museum worth exploring.

Alec James

09.09.2024

Visited to learn about the Gorge and industrial history, but found the museum lacking in exhibits. Mostly empty with some maps and a shop. Title of Museum of the Gorge is misleading.

Tony Jennings-Temple

05.09.2024

Had a brilliant experience and will definitely return to spend more time at the museum.

John Winship

28.08.2024

Not much to see, but the historic building and friendly staff make it worth a visit. Support by purchasing a souvenir.

Peter Williams

21.08.2024

Very interesting, with limited exhibits but informative boards and photos. A quick visit worth learning about Ironbridge.

Zaheer

14.08.2024

Limited exhibits due to frequent flooding, not much to see in the museum.