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Important Notice: Museum Closure & National Trust Takeover

The National Trust is taking over operation of all Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust (IGMT) museums from 2 March 2026.

All IGMT sites will close after trading on Sunday 22 February 2026.

After the transfer completes, there will be a period of closure for assessments, works, and installation of new IT infrastructure.

Update (Ironbridge Gorge NT): confirmed reopening dates

• Coalbrookdale Museum of Iron & the Furnace Kitchen: Wednesday 20 May 2026
  • Furnace Kitchen opening hours (current): 7 days a week, 9am–5pm
• Blists Hill Victorian Town: Thursday 21 May 2026
• The Iron Bridge Tollhouse: Thursday 25 June 2026
  • Opening hours: 10am–4pm, 7 days a week (free-flow visits)
• Jackfield Tile Museum: weekends from Saturday 27 June 2026 (pre-booked visits)
• Booking: initially, visitors need to pre‑book to visit Blists Hill (free for National Trust members and IGMT Pass/Pass Plus holders, but booking is still required).

More info: National Trust — Ironbridge Museums

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UNESCO World Heritage

• Ironbridge Gorge – UNESCO World Heritage Centre

Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust Sites

The following museums are affected by the closure and National Trust takeover:

• Coalbrookdale Museum of Iron & Darby Houses
• Museum of The Gorge
• Jackfield Tile Museum
• Coalport China Museum
• Blists Hill Victorian Town
• Broseley Pipeworks
• Tar Tunnel
• The Iron Bridge & Tollhouse

📞 Contact: 01952 433424

🌐 Website: www.ironbridge.org.uk

📧 Email: [email protected]

For updates on re-opening dates, please check the National Trust website or contact the museums directly.