The exhibition  "Kerosene Lamp" was opened at the Temirtau City’s Museum  as part of the "Exhibit of the Month" project on October 13, 2026.

The exhibition aims to introduce visitors to the history and evolution of the kerosene lamp, its design, and its significance in daily life prior to the widespread adoption of electric lighting.

During the presentation, visitors learned about the origins of the kerosene lamp in the second half of the 19th century, advancements in oil refining technology, and the contributions of inventors to the improvement of lighting devices. Special emphasis was placed on the history of kerosene production, as well as the development and practical application of the earliest kerosene lamps.

The exhibition highlighted the lamp's design features, including the fuel reservoir, burner, wick adjustment mechanism, and glass chimney. Visitors were shown the operating principles—based on capillary action and natural air circulation—that ensured a steady flame.

Particular attention was paid to the variety of kerosene lamps and lanterns used in households, on the streets, and in factories and workshops. Visitors learned about the role these lighting devices played in people's daily lives, facilitating activities such as reading, studying, household chores, and craftwork.

The exhibition also traced how kerosene lamps gradually lost their original function with the advent of electricity, while retaining their historical and cultural value. Today, they are of interest as artifacts of the history of technology and objects of material culture. The unveiling of the "Kerosene Lamp" exhibition continued the museum’s "Exhibit of the Month" project, which aims to popularize museum collections, broaden knowledge of history and culture, and draw visitor attention to items within the museum's holdings.