Children's Museums
Orlando Fire Museum
📍 814 E Rollins St, Orlando, FL 32803🕐 Hours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | 10 AM–4 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–4 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
About Orlando Fire Museum
Weekend museum with fire dept. history. Local fire department history exhibits are the draw at this 1926 firehouse, open Friday-Saturday. The museum is housed in a historic 1926 firehouse building. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 143 visitors.
💡 Did You Know?
- The museum is housed in a historic 1926 firehouse building
- The museum operates on a donation-based model with free admission
- Knowledgeable volunteer staff, including retired firefighters, provide guided tours and share historical accounts of the Orlando Fire Department
- The museum features vintage and restored fire trucks and historic firefighting equipment in excellent condition
- Interactive exhibits allow visitors to operate original fire alarm systems and trigger a real fire alarm demonstration
💬 What Visitors Say
- Bring cash for the gift shop and consider making a donation - the museum operates on a donation basis with free admission, and staff appreciate support for this volunteer-run facility
- Plan to spend at least an hour exploring; visitors report the knowledgeable retired firefighter volunteers have great stories about old equipment and are happy to answer questions in depth
- Kids love the interactive elements like operating the old-school fire alarm, triggering a real fire alarm, and ringing the bell on vintage fire trucks - plan activities around these hands-on experiences
- Request a guided tour or chat with the volunteer staff to learn the historical context behind the firefighting equipment and techniques - the volunteers' personal stories significantly enhance the educational experience
- Call ahead to confirm operating hours before visiting, as some reviewers noted discrepancies between posted hours and actual availability
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