Gaslaternen-Freilichtmuseum Berlin

The open-air museum displays 90 historical gas lanterns from German cities, arranged along pathways in Berlin's Tiergarten park.

The museum opened in 1978 to preserve gas lanterns when Berlin transitioned to electrical street lighting throughout the city.

The collection includes designs spanning from 1826 to 1956, representing various architectural periods and technological advancements in urban illumination.

Located at Straße des 17. Juni near Klopstockstraße, this free museum remains open year-round and includes wheelchair-accessible paths.

Each evening, the restored gas lanterns illuminate the park paths with their original yellow glow, maintaining historical lighting methods.

Location: Berlin

Inception: 1978

Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible

Operator: Stiftung Deutsches Technikmuseum

Opening Hours: 24/7

Website: http://gaslaternenmuseum.eu

GPS coordinates: 52.51268,13.33705

Latest update: March 2, 2025 20:15