The application of fuel brought on revolutionary changes after the simple prime movers operated by wind, water and human power. It began with the operation of steam engines fuelled by coal and other fuel.

One of the most important inventions in the history of humankind is tillage. The development of agriculture provided for a higher standard of life. This development was possible due to new technical inventions.

Food is a basic element of survival. Humans have been trying to provide for 'everyday bread'. The exhibition presents the most important stations of this fight from the first humans to nowdays.

Utilizing water energy in agriculture and in transport is the most obvious. the energy in water is used in two ways: by way of motion (rivers etc.), or potential energy (when water is pouring from a higher place to a lower).