This museum celebrates the history of the Denver Fire Department through informative displays as well as fun activities. Young children can dress up in firefighting gear, slide down a child-sized fire pole, and handle real firefighting tools. Adults will appreciate the museum’s extensive collection of historical photos and artifacts, including antique fire trucks and vintage equipment. Guided tours are available, and the museum also offers fire safety and prevention courses.
The Denver Firefighters Museum is a great kid-friendly attraction in downtown Denver.
Reservations are required for guided tours, but self-guided walking tours are always available.
Discounted admission is offered for kids, seniors, and firefighters.
The museum is accessible for both wheelchairs and strollers.
The museum is located at 326 Tremont Place in downtown Denver, close to the Colorado Convention Center and the Denver Art Museum. Metered street parking and pay lots are available nearby. The museum is also easily to reach by bus or light rail.
The museum is open Tuesday through Saturday from the morning to the late afternoon. It features occasional special events, like storytime, crafts, and tours of the Denver Fire Department Station, so check the events calendar before your visit.
Firefighting summer camp is available for children in 1st to 3rd grade, and is a dream come true for junior fire truck fans. In a four-day session, kids will meet real firefighters, tour working fire stations, and learn the basics of fire prevention and how fires are fought.
