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Location
Best time
Visit on the 2nd and last Saturday of the month between 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM when the museum is officially open to the public
Visitor tip
Book a birthday party at the museum for a unique, educational celebration—the venue offers this special event option for groups
Visitor tip
Kids will benefit from the hands-on activities and games available, plus you'll learn practical fire safety knowledge to take home—make fire safety education the main takeaway for younger visitors
Quick Facts
- Type
- Fire and Safety Museum
- Location
- 1927 Fire Station No. 3 (Mediterranean Revival building)
- Hours
- 2nd and last Saturday, 10 AM–2 PM
- Highlights
- Restored fire trucks, vintage firefighting gear, immersive exhibits on Fort Lauderdale's firefighting legacy
What visitors say
My grandsons, daughter and myself really enjoyed the Ft Lauderdale Fire Station Museum! Awesome place!!!!
A small and unique museum that runs off donations tucked away in the heart of Fortlauderdale. I first discovered this museum a while back when my child was invited to a birthday party. ( yes you can book a party here). One of Fort…
This is a great place for families and people curious about Fort Lauderdale fire history. There's also really fun events for holidays ❤️
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Did You Know?
- The museum is housed in a restored 1927 Fire Station No. 3, one of Fort Lauderdale's original firehouses, with most of the building being original architecture from the 1920s
- Located in the Sailboat Bend Historic District along the New River, positioning it within a historically significant neighborhood in Fort Lauderdale
- The museum operates on a donation-based model and offers birthday party bookings, making it an accessible community resource
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