Dunedin Gasworks Museum, Industrial heritage museum in South Dunedin, New Zealand
Description
The Dunedin Gasworks Museum is an industrial museum in South Dunedin that displays five stationary steam engines and numerous historical gas appliances inside its original engine house building. The collection reveals the technical equipment that once powered a coal gas production facility.
History
The gasworks were founded in 1863 and operated as New Zealand's first coal gas production facility until closing in 1987. The site was later developed into a museum to preserve its industrial heritage.
Culture
The museum runs regular blacksmith workshops in its original forge, where visitors can watch traditional metalworking techniques being demonstrated and practiced. These sessions connect people to hands-on skills that shaped industrial life.
Practical
The museum is open most Sundays from 12 PM to 4 PM, making it easy to plan a visit on weekends. Checking ahead for any schedule changes or special events ensures you don't miss what you came to see.
Did you know?
This facility ranks among only three preserved gasworks museums worldwide, featuring steam-driven machinery from the 1800s that is still operational. This rarity makes it a remarkable record of an industry that has largely disappeared.
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