Children's Museums
San Diego Firehouse Museum
📍 1572 Columbia St, San Diego, CA 92101🌐 www.littleitalysd.com/explore/san-diego-firehouse-museum
🕐 Hours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 10 AM–2 PM |
| Friday | 10 AM–2 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–4 PM |
| Sunday | 10 AM–4 PM |
About San Diego Firehouse Museum
Vintage engines, alarms & gear. Antique fire engines, alarms, hats & hydrant molds are displayed in the city's oldest firehouse. The museum is housed in San Diego's oldest firehouse building. Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 196 visitors.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Historic Firehouse Museum
- Best For
- All ages, especially children
- Highlights
- Interactive Fire Safety Room, historic fire engines, WTC steel artifact
- Hours
- Thurs-Fri 10am-2pm, Sat-Sun 10am-4pm
- Admission
- Adults $5, Children & Seniors $2
💡 Did You Know?
- The museum is housed in San Diego's oldest firehouse building
- The collection includes a piece of steel from the World Trade Center as a 9/11 memorial
- Features La Jolla's first fire engine and a horse-drawn steamer from the late 1800s
- The Children's Fire Safety Room was developed in conjunction with the Burn Institute, allowing kids to practice fire safety skills including staying low during fires and contacting 911
💬 What Visitors Say
- Plan to spend 2-3 hours exploring; visitors report there is significantly more to see inside than the exterior suggests, with plenty of historic content and exhibits to thoroughly enjoy
- The Children's Fire Safety Room is a must-do for kids—developed with the Burn Institute, it features hands-on activities like trying on protective gear, practicing low-crawling techniques, and 911 call simulations that make fire safety education interactive and memorable
- While entrance is free, the museum welcomes and appreciates donations to support operations; consider budgeting for a small donation and browsing their t-shirt merchandise to help sustain this unique local institution
- Don't miss the 9/11 memorial and authentic steel piece from the World Trade Center—reviewers highlight this as a meaningful and beautiful exhibit within the museum
- The museum features a full kitchen and meeting space available for private events; if planning a group visit or special occasion, inquire about rental options for a unique venue experience
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