Today part of these historic facilities have been turned into a hands-on, multimedia museum that takes you through the history of energy production from early gas lighting to the modern era of natural gas. Housed in beautifully restored buildings, you'll see plenty of original equipment and artefacts, learn the history of the gasworks and the people that worked there, and also all about the museum's patron, Polish hero Ignacy Łukasiewicz - inventor of the first gas lamp. More fascinating than it sounds, this is a good one for lovers of industrial architecture and technical heritage sites. Workshops for all ages and guided tours are offered regularly, but visits are timed and only available on certain days, so check their website and plan your visit in advance.
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