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Museum of The Gorge and its collection

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The Merrythought site in Ironbridge houses a small museum and shop that are open to the public. This is where the company's soft toys, including the famous teddy bears, are made. Visitors can explore the museum and shop to learn more about the company's history and products.

Exhibits at Merrythought Museum

The small shop and museum at the Merrythought site in Ironbridge display a range of historic and current products from the company. The site is open seven days a week throughout the year and entry is free. Visitors can view a variety of soft toys, including the company's famous teddy bears, and learn about their history.

Merrythought Village

As Merrythought has scaled down its operations, part of its site in Ironbridge is now rented out to other businesses. Many of the factory and associated buildings that are not in use by Merrythought are rented out to other companies. The overall site has become a mixed-use area, featuring office, workshop, and retail units. It has been named the Merrythought Village.

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Museum of The Gorge
The Wharfage Ironbridge

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Museum of The Gorge is closed for conservation and restoration and will reopen during 2024.

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The Wharfage Ironbridge, Coalbrookdale

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  • Apollo's Insights AI-Generated

    The Museum of The Gorge, located in Coalbrookdale, England, offers visitors an insight into the industrial heritage of the Ironbridge Gorge area. The museum is housed in a distinctive red-brick building near the Iron Bridge and provides an overview of the region's history. Visitors appreciate the informative displays and the large-scale model of the gorge, which helps to visualize the area's development during the Industrial Revolution. The museum serves as a good starting point for exploring the other museums in the Ironbridge Gorge complex. Some visitors note that while the exhibits are interesting, the museum is relatively small and can be explored rather quickly. The staff are generally described as friendly and knowledgeable. However, a few reviewers mention that the museum could benefit from more interactive elements and updated displays. Despite its compact size, the Museum of The Gorge is considered a valuable part of understanding the broader context of the Ironbridge Gorge World Heritage Site.

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