12 MONTHS, 10 SITES, 1 TICKET Top 5 things to do again and again with an Annual Passport Ticket. INSPIRING INVENTIVE INDUSTRIAL

Find out how changed the world at the all new Museum of .

Change modern money for pounds, shillings and pence and buy traditional Fish & Chips at Blists Hill Victorian Town.

Move a locomotive by hand, generate electricity and challenge a robot at .

Discover thousands of magnificent tiles on display at Tile Museum.

Across the year join-in our special events - meet animals, discover more about 10 AWARD WINNING ATTRACTIONS superheroes and follow a spooky trail. IN A WORLD HERITAGE SITE 2017/18

IRONBRIDGE.ORG.UK 01952 433424 IRONBRIDGE.ORG.UK ALL NEW 2017 is a fantastic FIRE, FURNACE MUSEUM OF IRON 50th anniversary & STEAM OPENING EASTER 2017 year for us at the SUMMER OF EVENTS 2017 Coalbrookdale Join us this summer and celebrate changed the the power and innovation behind the world forever! with a steam Come and Museum Trust. weekend, workshops and fun trails. find out how. Come and help us Steam Weekend 19 & 20 August. celebrate. BACK IN TIME STEAMPUNK FOR THE MUSIC WEEKEND From Victorian Music Hall WEEKEND OF to 40s swing bands, these musical evenings include 1 & 2 JULY dinner and live music. BLISTS HILL VICTORIAN TOWN 24 MAR - Victorian Music Hall 26 MAY - the 20s A weekend of corsets and cogs 28 JULY - the 30s blended together at Ironbridge’s first ever Steampunk gathering. Book in 29 SEPT - the 40s advance for the Saturday night 24 NOV - the 50s & 60s Pre-booking essential Steampunk Spectacular. 01785 252247

VICTORIAN GHOSTLY ART OF THE CHRISTMAS GASLIGHT COMMUNITY WEEKENDS 28 OCT EXHIBITION WEEKEND OF 9 & 10 AND 22 MAY 2017 UNTIL 2 JAN 2018 16 & 17 DECEMBER FIREWORKS Wonderful works of art on display BLISTS HILL NIGHT created by our local community. VICTORIAN TOWN 4 NOV Fantastic family Both events at BLISTS HILL VICTORIAN TOWN Victorian Christmas and pre-booking essential at atmosphere. www.ironbridge.org.uk or call 01952 433424 “MORNIN GUV!” MEET EUGH, REALLY? CHECK OUT SOME (ALMOST) REAL SOME WEIRD VICTORIAN VICTORIANS REMEDIES AT THE PHARMACY BLISTS HILL VICTORIAN TOWN NO TV. NO CARS. JUST TONS OF FUN. Rocket yourself back to the age of steam as you experience the sights, sounds and smells of the Victorian age. GIVE YOUR SKILLS A WHIRL AT THE FUNFAIR

Swap your change Sweet treats the Tuck into some Victorian Watch authentic for shillings. You’ll Victorians loved! Fish ‘n Chips - and grab a loaf tradespeople in want them to shop Bag a sweet or ten from the traditional bakery. action at the printers Victorian style. from our 19th and the candle century selection. makers. MOVE A CHANGE THE WAY YOU VIEW SERIOUS JUST GOT FUN. LOCOMOTIVE - BY HAND! THINGS! AND VICE VERSA.

Challenge our robotic arm to a reaction battle Generate electricity from flowing water Pull a ten tonne locomotive by hand See right through things E GINUITY with a giant x-ray machine N Build an earthquake-proof Would you crumble in an earthquake? tower Ready to race a rapid robot? Join one of our awesome Can you really get electricity from a pond? school hols workshops. Go to our website for more info: TIME TO FIND OUT. www.ironbridge.org.uk 01952 433424

TURN WATER INTO BEATEN THE ROBOTS? ELECTRICITY? NOW BEAT THE PARENTS. Have A REVOLUTIONARY Time A World Heritage Site and the beating heart of the Industrial Revolution, Ironbridge is home to ten amazing museums that make an unforgettable experience.

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COALBROOKDALE Discover the skills, artistry and craft behind the tiles that helped to MUSEUM OF IRON decorate Victorian Britain. See them in situ at a recreated pub and Coalbrookdale changed the world forever. Discover how tube station. at the all new Museum of Iron. New trails, galleries and interactives bring to life the world that iron made.

COALPORT MUSEUM OF CHINA MUSEUM THE GORGE

Get lost in the detail of a giant 12-metre The Victorians loved tea. No wonder they made such model, then catch a film explaining how exquisite china cups and pots. You’ll be amazed by the this area became the most industrious place spectacular treasures made in these quirky buildings. in the world. OUR TOP SUMMER EVENTS

BLISTS HILL VICTORIAN TOWN This summer follow a fun trail about the giants of industry and join-in a Dodge the tar that still oozes through the brickwork variety of family friendly activities. of this bitumen spring that was struck by Visit the Steam Weekend on 19-20 18th century miners - by mistake! August when Blists Hill’s engines will be in full steam and joined by visiting engines, large and small.

COALPORT CHINA MUSEUM & JACKFIELD TILE MUSEUM Local legend had it that dragons lived in fiery furnaces! Over Time to explore how ‘the other half’ lived during the the school holidays paint a 18th and 19th centuries at the Darby family homes. dragon onto ceramics, make your own scaly beast out of clay at Coalport or decorate a tile with a dragon at Jackfield. See ironbridge.org.uk for dates and details. TOLLHOUSE ENGINUITY Explore the design and technology behind some of the industries that flourished in this area with some amazing drop-in workshops. Activities vary week to week Stroll in historic footsteps; walk across the and include Pewter Casting, first ever cast-iron bridge (1779) - marvel at Enamelling and Paddle-boat its true strength and delicate beauty. Making - check website for details.

BROSELEY PIPEWORKS MORE THAN A DAY OUT Ironbridge Gorge Museums are a great day out, but did you know that we are a charity? Each year we inspire thousands of school children through educational visits and we also protect some of the world’s most important historic industrial monuments and buildings. If you’d like to support the museums with either See the pipe factory exactly how it was on the a financial donation or by volunteering your time visit day it was abandoned and discover why the www.ironbridge.org.uk or call 01952 435900 to find out more. Victorians loved to puff on Pipes. PASSPORT TICKET: IRONBRIDGE.ORG.UK UNLIMITED VISITS TO ALL 01952 433424 10 MUSEUMS FOR 12 MONTHS HOW TO GET HERE Adults £25 Annual Passport Tickets allow unlimited daytime Junction 4 M54 and then follow brown signs to admission to all 10 Ironbridge Gorge Museums, 60 Plus £20 Ironbridge Gorge. Then follow signs: Blists Hill during normal opening hours. If after 12 months Museums for Blists Hill Victorian Town, Coalport China Children £15 you have still not visited particular sites, you can Museum and Tar Tunnel. Ironbridge Museums for the return at any time in the future to make one free Students £15 visit to the sites that you’ve missed. (Terms & Iron Bridge & Tollhouse, Museum of The Gorge, Jackfield 2 Adult Family £68 conditions apply). They do not include evening Tile Museum and . Coalbrookdale Museums for Coalbrookdale events or Blists Hill Christmas Weekends. Prices Museum of Iron, Darby Houses and Enginuity. Parking - park in most of the 1 Adult Family £50 are valid until 18 March 2018. Individual tickets Museum car parks for just a single charge. Does not include Museum of The Gorge Family tickets include all your children. are available at all museums. and Ironbridge pay & display car parks where local authority charges apply. Child is 5 - 16. (terms and conditions apply)

Sat Visit Summer Opening Time Winter Opening Time ATTRACTION DETAILS Nav time 20/03/2017 - 01/10/2017 02/10/2017 - 18/03/2018 Blists Hill Victorian Town TF7 5UD 3+ hrs Mon - Sun, 10am - 4.30pm Tues - Sun, 10am - 4pm * Enginuity TF8 7DQ 2 hrs Mon - Sun, 10am - 4pm Tues - Sun, 10am - 4pm * TF8 7HT 1.5 hrs Mon - Sun, 10am - 4pm Tues - Sun, 10am - 4pm * Jackfield Tile Museum TF8 7LJ 1.5 hrs Mon - Sun, 10am - 4pm Tues - Sun, 10am - 4pm * Coalbrookdale Museum of Iron TF8 7DQ 1.5 hrs Mon - Sun, 10am - 4pm Tues - Sun, 10am - 4pm * Museum of The Gorge TF8 7NH 45 mins Mon - Sun, 10am - 4pm Tues - Sun, 10am - 4pm * Darby Houses TF8 7DQ 1 hr Mon - Sun, 11am - 3pm Closed Tar Tunnel TF8 7HT 20 mins Mon - Sun, 11am - 3pm Closed The Iron Bridge Tollhouse TF8 7JP 30 mins Open 10am - 4pm school Tues - Sun, 10am - 4pm holiday weekends 20/05/2017 - 01/10/2017 02/10/2017 - 18/05/2018

Broseley Pipeworks TF12 5LX 1 hr Mon - Sun, timed tours Closed only at 1.30pm and 3pm

All museums close 24 & 25 December and 01 January. Activities and demonstrations * Sites which are open in the winter season are also open on the vary day to day and some carry an additional charge. Call for details. following school holiday Mondays: 23 Oct and 18 Dec 2017 and 19 Feb 2018

Dogs: dogs on leads are welcome on the For Large Print, Access streets and footpaths at Blists Hill Victorian Town, but not inside the exhibits or cafés, or and all other information any of the other museums. Assistance dogs are call 01952 433424 welcome at all sites.

Registered offices: The IRONBRIDGE GORGE MUSEUM TRUST Limited TF8 7DQ. Charitable Trust Ref No. 503717-R. The Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust is committed to sustainable tourism practices and has a Gold Award for Green Tourism. Information correct at time of printing but subject to change without notice.