Children's Museums
Fire Hall Museum & Education Centre
📍 56 Dickson St, Cambridge, ON N1R 1T8, Canada🕐 Hours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 9:30 AM–12:30 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
Quick Facts
- Type
- Fire Hall Museum & Education Centre
- Best For
- All ages
- Highlights
- Antique fire truck, dress-up in firefighter gear, interactive bells and sirens
- Admission
- Free (donations welcome)
- Hours
- Saturdays 9:30 am–12:30 pm
💡 Did You Know?
- The museum features an original restored antique fire truck on display, serving as a centerpiece attraction visible from inside the museum
- The Fire Hall Museum documents over 100 years of Cambridge firefighting history through photographs, badges, and memorabilia collections
- The museum operates on a free admission model with donations welcome and is only open Saturday mornings from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm
- Interactive experiences include hands-on opportunities to try on authentic firefighter coats, boots, and helmets, plus the ability to ring bells and test sirens
- The museum features special exhibitions including the 'Great Flood of '74' exhibit and 'Flames of Change' collection, with additional events planned for 2026
💬 What Visitors Say
- Visit on Saturday mornings between 9:30 am and 12:30 pm - these are the only hours the museum is open, so plan accordingly. Arrive early in this window to have the best experience with interactive exhibits like trying on firefighter gear and ringing bells.
- Come prepared to spend 1-2 hours exploring the compact but well-maintained space. Start with the original restored fire truck visible from inside, then explore the rich history through photographs and memorabilia spanning over 100 years of Cambridge firefighting, and finish with the interactive kids area.
- Make the most of interactive exhibits by participating in the scavenger hunt, trying on coats and helmets for photos, ringing bells, and testing out sirens. These hands-on activities are the highlights for both children and adults according to visitor reviews.
- Admission is completely free with donations welcome - this is a true no-cost family outing. Consider making a donation to support the friendly volunteers who maintain this well-curated collection of firefighting history and memorabilia.
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