Visit the world’s largest and most significant gas history collection
Visit
The National gas museum is located just outside Leicester City on the A426 approach road, its just 12 minutes from junction 21 on the M1, you can’t miss us, just look out for the big clock tower that was built in 1878.
Discover
We have over 500 exhibits on display in the museum from the early gas appliance built in the 1800’s to Gas radio’s, Gas Irons, Gas hair dryers and much much more.
Support
The Museum is a charitable trust, dependant on donations and grants, Any help that you can give us will be greatly appreciated. Maybe you would like to get involved in the running of the Museum, please see our support page for opportunities.
About the museum
Remember Grandma’s old gas fire? Cooking on that solid old oven? Or even gas lights in your caravan? See these and many other historic treasures from the world of gas at Britain’s National Gas Museum.
When you visit the world’s largest and most significant gas history collection, you’ll discover the story of gas. See vintage working gas lights, learn how gas was made from coal and discover weird and wonderful gas gadgets like the gas radio and the gas hair-dryer. Smell the unique scent of coal gas. Learn about how gas became one of the world’s most important energy systems; providing lighting, heating and cooking food in millions of homes.
Museum Closure Alert
No upcoming closures at the moment — but do check our website before you set off, just in case
Opening Times
The National Gas Museum is open to the public every Tuesday and Wednesday, from 09:30 to 15:00.
Last entry is at 14:30.
We also welcome group bookings throughout the year on other days by prior arrangement.
Please check our website for any last-minute changes to opening hours.
National Gas Museum – Weekly Opening Hours
| Day | Opening Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | Closed – Group bookings only |
| Tuesday | Open 09:30–15:00 – Last entry at 14:30 |
| Wednesday | Open 09:30–15:00 – Last entry at 14:30 |
| Thursday | Closed – Group bookings only |
| Friday | Closed – Group bookings only |
| Saturday | Closed – Group bookings only |
| Sunday | Closed – Group bookings only |
Group Visits
To arrange a group visit outside public opening hours, please submit a booking request.
Group bookings must be made in advance.
Admission
Entry to the museum is free.
Booking is required for group visits.
If you would like to make a group booking and visit us another time, please make a booking request
Entry to the museum is Free. Booking required for group visits.
