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Accessibility
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Best time
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.
Visitor tip
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.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Fire Hall Museum & Education Centre
- 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
What visitors say
We visited the Fire Hall Museum on Saturday and really enjoyed it. They have a wonderful collection of firefighter badges, souvenirs, and memorabilia that show the rich history of firefighting. There’s also a fire brigade truck parked…
It’s a great place for learning the history of the fire brigade of Cambridge. Lots of photos and pamphlets in one place, that tells the history of Cambridge for over 100 years. There is a kids area as well. Bought this cutie in the…
Lots of cool and fun stuff to look at and do. Only open Saturday mornings.
From 32 Google reviews Read all reviews
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
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