The collection of non-electric illumination comprises 350 exhibits documenting different methods of illumination used before implementation of electric lamps and partially also in parallel with it.
The beginnings of illumination technique are represented by iron hang-up baskets for burning logs and holders of kindling chips. The collection follows with candlestics of various shapes and materials. Candles were also fixed in different hand portable lamps and lanterns. Another group are oil lamps. A large group is represented by illuminating oil lamps in table or hang-up versions with different mechanisms of shifting flat or column wicks. These lamps have quite often a very interesting shape design. Another part of the collection contains spirit lamps and lamps using other types of liquid hydrocarbons. The last group of lighting fittings are gas lamps represented mainly by interior lamps and chandeliers completed with several external gas lanterns. In addition to lamps the collection also contains various auxiliary objects and devices, such as snuffers, various types of igniters, wax columns, gas mantles and control fittings of gas lamps.