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The museum holds the largest collection of gas and gas related artefacts in the world. Following the demerger of British Gas in 1997, Centrica Plc and Transco set up the National Gas Museum Trust to take over the running of the museum. The objectives of the Trust are to ensure the preservation of the artefacts for future generations and to provide a way of collecting and displaying present and future artefacts.
Situated in the Victorian gatehouse of the original Aylestone Road Gas Works, Leicester, the museum has something of interest for everyone. On the ground floor is the gas production area where visitors can marvel at the giant tools and equipment used to make gas and learn how gas was made from coal. Upstairs discover about natural gas and see our gas appliances display.
Displays include:
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Opening Times
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(2009 times)
Open all the year round (except Bank Holidays)Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 12.00pm - 4.30pm.Open for group visits at other times by prior arrangement. |
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Admission Charges
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(2009 prices)
Free.
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Directions
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| Leicester City Bus No 37 passes the Museum.Sat Nav Code le2 7qj |
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National Gas Museum Postcode for SatNav: LE2 7QJH |
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