New York City Fire Museum

Towards the southwest end of Manhattan in the SoHo district, the New York City Fire Museum houses one of the largest collections of firefighting artifacts in the United States.

The museum displays items such as leather buckets, parade hats, helmets, tools, lanterns, hand-pump fire engines, horse-drawn firefighting vehicles, and early motorized vehicles. These artifacts date back to as early as the latter end of the 18th century. The museum also dedicates itself to educating the public about fire safety.

The museum has a gift shop and a September 11th memorial. In addition, the third floor of the museum is available to rent for group events. The museum opens Tuesday through Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Sundays. It is closed Mondays. There is a parking lot adjacent to the museum.

Due to its prime downtown location and proximity to the World Trade Center site the museum is a popular place to visit. Groups are often seen at the museum and group rates are availbale. Reservations can be made in advance for guided and self-guided tours. The museum is closed on all major holidays.: