New York City Fire Museum
New York City Fire Museum
The New York City Fire Museum is home to some of the most impressive fire artifacts dating all the way back from the late 18th century to the present. The collection includes artifacts such as hand pumped fire engines, old parade hats, and horse drawn vehicles.
Not only does the museum house rare collections, they also work in collaboration with the New York City Fire Department to operate a fire safety education program. This costs $3 per child and $5 per adult and runs about an hour and fifteen minutes long. During this time visitors are taught ways to prevent fires and how to protect themselves if a fire ever were to occur. This program is wonderful for children.
You can also take a tour of the museum which is lead by retired members of the New York City Fire department and members of the Fire Department of New York education unit. The tour is about an hour long and is catered to the average age of your group. Here you will visit a specially designed apartment which has black lights, safe smoke, and lasers that are used to illustrate fire hazards in homes.
The New York City Fire Museum is also home to a wonderful gift shop. Enjoy souvenirs which includes toys, hats, shirts, and patches which make wonderful gifts for the kids at affordable prices.
The Fire department in New York city is world famous, especially after the events that took place on 9/11/01. Take your family to enjoy the history behind the all action at the New York City Fire Museum.
Hours:
Tuesdays through Saturday 10:00 AM-5-00 PM and Sundays 10:00 AM- 4:00 PM.
They are closed on Mondays.
Suggested Admission Prices: Adults $5, Students/Seniors $2, and Children under age 12 $1.
