A shape with a purpose
During an arranged visit, first look at the shape of an iron. Where would you hold it, and which part touches the fabric? Then ask for an explanation of what it is meant for. Not every tool has to resemble the appliance you have at home.
Heat as a question
The tourist description mentions various ways in which irons were heated. Ask which of these are explained in the display. That gives you a concrete way into how they were used, without having to remember every model or date.
Clothing as a starting point
A pleated collar and a puff sleeve raise different questions from a flat piece of fabric. Look in the explanations for how shape and tool are linked. That way the visit is not solely about a series of metal objects.
Before you go
By appointment only, according to the available tourist sources. Confirm the current visiting options directly; there is no fixed weekly schedule.
Sources
This information has been compiled from public sources. Not everything has been confirmed by the museum itself; please check opening hours and prices on the museum's website.