What an unusual museum. Teh centrepiece is the maritime diesel that was used for electricity... read more
What an unusual museum. Teh centrepiece is the maritime diesel that was used for electricity... read more
My partner likes engines having been a ships engineer so this was his dream visit. We were not... read more
In spite of difficulty with finding the correct bus stop, we were able to get to the Diesel House before they ran the big engine. (It was a special day rather than the usual day for this engine and we lucked into it.) It was very crowded with lots of people trying to get a good look. It is very loud and I feel ear protection would be a good thing. Fortunately, it only runs for a few minutes. Because this was a special day, a smaller engine was run also. In addition to the huge room with this engine that once ran a powerhouse, there are several floors of exhibits all relating to energy and engines. The museum is free and wonderful for those who like all things mechanical and for those of us who like to see them happy.
Was free and we road our bikes to it. We go there on the day that one of the smaller engines was being started. Wish we saw the "big boy" run. Interesting and the staff very friendly and informative. A bonus was the construction being done out side. Had a birds eye view and watch big things move and pick up stuff.
On the 1st and 3rd Sundays of the Month, Dong Engery's 'DieselHuset' opens its doors to show off its 1930's colossal diesel engine. The engine is started at 11:00, and standing on the balcony looking at a diesel engine larger than a number of houses slowing coming up to speed is a remarkable experience. The whole family took part, and indeed the visitors are a mixture of families and 'engineering nuts'. It costs nothing to come in, the staff are charming, and there is a very nicely laid out museum of naval diesel engines - sounds dull but it is nicely related to the demonstration with glass partitions bringing the exhibition space closer to the engine. Really worth a visit, wonderful use of a rainy Sunday!
We were not sure if we were going to the correct place but when we did get there it was fab! My husband is a diesel engineer and this really was a jem for him to find! Best museum we have been to if you like diesels and its Free!
Well... If you have any interest for large machinery, engines or moving parts what so ever, then this is a must go. Check the webpage for when they start the engines so you get the most out of it. Free admission.
Excellent museum for machinery enthusiasts. We visited on thursday when their first diesel engine runs. Free of charge - no tickets!