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Location
Visitor tip
Don't miss the 9/11 Memorial Wall and the restored 9/11 Fire Engine—reviewers highlighted these as deeply meaningful exhibits that add significant educational and emotional value to the visit.
Visitor tip
Bring young children (toddlers to age 6) directly to the dedicated children's play area with toy firetrucks and climbing opportunities in vintage engines. This space allows kids to burn energy while learning fire safety in an engaging way.
Visitor tip
Engage with volunteer firefighters on staff who are knowledgeable, patient, and willing to teach visitors about equipment and fire safety. They also offer to take photos—making the experience more personal and educational for all ages.
About Nassau County Firefighters Museum and Education Center
Interactive exhibits & vintage trucks. Small museum with hands-on exhibits on local firefighting history, plus antique trucks & gear.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Firefighters Museum & Education Center
- Highlights
- Drive a 1934 Mack fire engine, horse-drawn engines, working fire simulation
- Admission
- $7 adults and children
- Hours
- Tue-Sun 10am-5pm; Daily during July-August
What visitors say
Small museum but full of history! The kids loved learning fire safety in a fun way, and seeing the old fire trucks and dalmatians was such a treat. Great quick stop for families—educational and enjoyable! 🚒🧯👨🚒
Great exhibit of firehouses with a play area for toddlers and another spot with toy firetrucks for the kids to play with. Tons of placards teaching fire safety. Great place for you little one to visit and burn off some energy! See if…
Cool collections. Helpful staffers. Family friendly. My toddler had fun here. I will come back again when he’s a bit older so we can learn more about fire safety.
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Did You Know?
- Features a restored 9/11 Fire Engine that serves as a heartfelt memorial to fallen firefighters, making it a significant tribute to heroes lost on September 11th
- Offers a working fire simulation exhibit that walks visitors through the complete process from alarm activation to flame suppression, providing immersive hands-on firefighting experience
- Allows visitors to drive a 1934 Mack fire engine, an interactive experience that combines museum education with direct engagement with antique apparatus
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