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Location
Accessibility
air-conditioned historic firehouse
Visitor tip
Engage staff members like David to enhance your visit — volunteers are active and retired firefighters who can share fascinating stories beyond the exhibits, such as the historical tale of Chief Farto and local firefighting history
Visitor tip
This is the most kid-friendly museum in Key West — children can try on authentic firefighter helmets and boots, climb on real fire trucks, and participate in the Dalmatian scavenger hunt throughout the firehouse, making it ideal for families
About Alex Vega Key West Firehouse Museum
Historical exhibits about firefighting. This former fire station built in 1907 houses an antique fire truck & other historic artifacts.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Firehouse Museum
- Highlights
- 1929 fire engine, historic artifacts, interactive experiences with firefighting equipment
- Location
- Southernmost Fire Station in continental United States
- Membership
- $25
What visitors say
Really great for kids. They can climb inside old firetrucks, see cool gear and David who works there took the time to thoughtfully keep them engaged (Dalmatian scavenger hunt, ghost hunting, etc.). And plenty of fun things for adults to…
This is a hidden gem in Key West! It’s a perfect spot to learn about Key West fire fighting history AND to sit on a couple of REAL fire trucks! The museum is staffed by retired firemen volunteers that know the history of not only…
Fascinating and interesting history of the Key West Fire Department all in one building, organized by former Chief Alex Vega, who has done so much for the city of Key West. It was an honor to meet him on my last visit this week. This is…
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Did You Know?
- Houses the last remaining steamer coal pit in America, a unique historical artifact from firefighting's early era
- Built in 1907 as an active fire station and now operates as a museum with exhibits including a 1929 American LaFrance fire engine
- Designated as 'America's Most Haunted Firehouse,' a distinction that contributes to its appeal as a paranormal tourism destination
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