Fort Wayne Firefighters Museum
Fort Wayne Firefighters Museum
4.5
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Monday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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swj
Palo Alto, CA241 contributions
Sept 2023 • Family
This is a very good, focused museum describing the history of firefighting in Fort Wayne. It displays many of their old pieces of equipment, all kept in excellent shape. Of special interest is the display about the fire department's role in managing iron lungs during the early 1950's when polio was a national concern.
It's not so big you can't get your head around it but it is entertaining and educational for an hour or more.
It's not so big you can't get your head around it but it is entertaining and educational for an hour or more.
Written 4 October 2023
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lynne p
Mount Washington, KY467 contributions
Apr 2022 • Couples
Something different. Neat to see how fire trucks and emergency equipment use to look. Had an iron Lung on display and cool video informing you how it works. Wish could sit or go in one fire truck. Very clean and well put together. Unfortunately man working front desk was way too busy chit chatting with a family entire time so couldn’t ask questions. I’d definitely check this out
Written 1 April 2022
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Fred N
Butte, MT34 contributions
Dec 2021
Was not aware of this museum prior to visiting Fort Wayne. A very interesting and well done place. Great even if you are not into fire fighting history. A lot there about the history of Fort Wayne as well. Well organized and it really covers all the changes in technology, techniques, etc. A few fire vehicles there were actually built by fire fighters of Fort Wayne. Check out the "hose" area - they used to hand hoses in order to dry them. Well worth the cost and young kids should like it as well.
Written 10 December 2021
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Leland P
Marion, IN23 contributions
Feb 2020
The city of Fort Wayne is fortunate that this historical fire station was preserved. Touring it, we got a sense of what the life of firefighter was like in the past. Antique fire fighting equipment, from different eras, are on display and perfectly restored. Children will love this museum, as will anyone with an interest in fire fighting.
Written 31 January 2021
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Pamela D
Fort Wayne, IN7 contributions
Jan 2020 • Family
My daughter and I enjoyed learning the history of fire fighting in Fort Wayne. $4 for adults, $3 for seniors.
Written 25 January 2020
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James W
Birmingham, AL956 contributions
Dec 2019
the kids and I took about a 1 hour trip through history for a quick diversion the cold weather. they really enjoyed all the old fire engines. Much better than I had expected.
Written 25 January 2020
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David C
Kirklin426 contributions
Aug 2019
We visited the museum on 8/19. Admission is only $4/Adult! They have several older fire engines, along with a large variety of fire fighting gear used over the years. The most interesting thing we saw was the hose tower, where they hang the hoses to dry. We stayed about 45 minutes, that is plenty of time to walk the entire museum and view the exhibits. Worth your time and your money!
Written 10 August 2019
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Janet S
Toledo, OH40 contributions
Aug 2019
We spent about 2 hours here with our Grandsons (ages 6-14). We were all very impressed with the large collection of Fire-Fighter memorabilia as well as the display and the short guided tour provided by the attendant.
Written 6 August 2019
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abcharles
Middlebury, IN39 contributions
Jul 2019 • Family
We visited with kids ages 2, 4, and 6. The museum was very fun for me, but not my two younger kids. The curator was very knowledgeable and really good with the kids, but the youngest just wanted to climb everything. There was a good fire safety video we watched upstairs in the theater area, and the kids were given Sparky coloring books as we left. There are four or five videos throughout the building that you can watch to learn more. If you want to spend time looking at things, don’t take a toddler. 😉
Written 8 July 2019
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John F
Garrett, IN67 contributions
Aug 2018 • Couples
This is one of my favorite places in the Fort. Lots of things to see for anyone but this is a must see for any first responder.
Written 5 March 2019
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