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Visitor tip
The friendly and knowledgeable volunteer staff are a major highlight—don't hesitate to ask them questions about the exhibits. Visitors consistently praise their expertise and willingness to share detailed history of the fire department and equipment.
Visitor tip
The museum is easily accessible with free parking and offers something for all ages, making it ideal for multi-generational visits. Don't miss the gift shop, which has reasonably-priced items and helps support the museum's operations.
Visitor tip
Request a volunteer-led overview when you arrive. Reviews highlight that staff members provide comprehensive history lessons about Harrisburg and Dauphin County firefighting, which significantly enhances the educational experience beyond self-guided exploration.
About Pennsylvania National Fire Museum
History exhibits in an old firehouse. Exhibits on firefighting history, from vintage trucks to artifacts, in an 1899 Victorian firehouse.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Fire Museum
- Location
- Historic 1899 Victorian Firehouse in Harrisburg, PA
- Hours
- Thursday-Saturday 10am-4pm, Sunday 1pm-4pm
- Admission
- Adults $10, Seniors/Students $7, Family $30
- Highlights
- Working Gamewell alarm system from 1920s Johnstown
What visitors say
This is a wonderful and extensive look at the last 100+ years of firefighting. More specifically, in Harrisburg and Dauphin county. It's full of amazingly restored equipment from all aspects of the job. There's friendly and well…
Very historic place. When we first walked in we were greeted by a very knowledgeable volunteer staff member. They went over a ton of history of the fire department and would answer any questions that we had. They had a nice size gift…
Nice spot to check out in Harrisburg. The staff was very friendly and gave us a great history lesson. Lots of neat things to see. Will be back again.
From 277 Google reviews
Did You Know?
- The museum is housed in an 1899 Victorian firehouse, making it a historically significant building that dates back over 120 years
- Features a working Gamewell alarm system headquarters from Johnstown, PA dating to the 1920s, a rare operational artifact from early fire service infrastructure
- Documents the history of the fire service from colonial America to the present day, providing a comprehensive historical timeline spanning multiple centuries
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