National Gas Museum

National Gas Museum

Often referred to as the "Gas Museum," the National Gas Museum opened in 1977 in Leicester, England. It primarily showcases the development history of the UK’s gas supply industry and is the world's largest museum dedicated to collecting gas-related artifacts and items.

The museum building itself dates back to 1878 and has been listed as a Grade II historic building in the UK. It was formerly the guardhouse of a gasworks before being converted into a museum in 1977. The museum has two floors and houses the world’s largest collection of gas-related artifacts, totaling over 4,000 pieces. The exhibits span from the earliest days of gas production and discovery to the history of gas usage and related technologies in Britain. One of the most eye-catching displays is the gas-powered kitchen equipment from the 1920s, offering visitors insight into the history of gas usage.

Visitors to the National Gas Museum can see washing machines, gas-powered irons, gas meters, gas engines, street lamps, and more. Additionally, rare items such as gas-powered radios and gas-fueled hair dryers are also on display.

National Gas Museum Leicester

Must-visit reason: The world’s largest gas museum

Continent where the attraction is located: Europe【Europe】

Country/Region where the attraction is located: Britain[Britain]

Province/State where the attraction is located: Leicestershire [Leicestershire]

City where the attraction is located: Leicester [Leicester]