Denver Firefighters Museum
Overview
Expert Summary
Detailed Insights
Denver Firefighters Museum provides a unique blend of interactive experiences for kids, such as 'driving' a fire truck and a dedicated play area, combined with insightful information on firefighting history and a tribute to 9/11. It's particularly appealing for children who are passionate about fire trucks or aspire to become firefighters, all within a friendly and well-maintained environment.
Key Highlights
- ✓Staff is super friendly and welcoming to visitors.
- ✓The museum is described as a 'very cool, well-kept place'.
- ✓Offers insightful information on the evolution of firefighting.
- ✓Features a cute area specifically designed for kids, including coloring and play.
Standout Features
- ⭐An interactive fire truck that kids can 'drive' downstairs and a pole they can interact with.
- ⭐A dedicated coloring and play area located upstairs.
- ⭐Display of old fire engines and historical equipment for observation.
- ⭐A fire safety video for educational viewing.
- ⭐Rich historical content, including a thoughtful nod to 9/11 and local firefighters who served.
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Price & Value
While no specific pricing was mentioned, reviewers consistently stated it was 'definitely worth stopping by' and a 'very cool, well kept place', suggesting a positive value for the experience provided.
Pricing/Package/Events
Events & Schedule
Special Events(Last 2 months - Next 6 months)
Fun at the Firehouse
10/04/2025
Admission cost (member discounts apply)
Story and craft time (fire-related) for children and accompanying adults.
Fire Safety Week FREE Day
10/11/2025
FREE
Celebrate National Fire Safety Week with a free visit to Denver Firefighters Museum.
Firehouse Ghosts with Ghost Hunters
10/11/2025
Not specified
Explore Old Station No. 1 with paranormal investigators for a ghost hunt.
Fun at the Firehouse
10/18/2025
Admission cost (member discounts apply)
Story and craft time (fire-related) for children and accompanying adults.
Children IN COSTUME Free Day
10/25/2025
FREE for kids (3-12 years old) in costume
Celebrate Halloween a few days early with a visit. Kids in costume receive free admission.
🛡️Safety Policy
- • Masks are now optional while visiting the Museum, following City of Denver COVID-19 guidelines.
- • Museum holds the safety of staff, volunteers, and visitors as a top priority.
📅Booking Policy
- • Reservations are required for 'Fun at the Firehouse' and 'Squirt's Fire Safety Class'.
- • Reservations are required for ALL Group Visits and Field Trips before your visit.
- • Groups of 10 or more (school, children's/adult day care, school/summer camp) require a reservation at least 2 weeks in advance via email to educator@denverfirefightersmuseum.org for a quote.
- • Library passes are limited to 4 people per pass for general admission only and cannot be used for museum programs or events. Only one library pass accepted per group.
- • All admissions are sold via in-museum payment (credit, debit, and cash). No online tickets. Bills over $50 are not accepted.
🚗Parking Information
- • No visitor parking available at the Museum.
- • Metered parking spots along Tremont Place are available.
- • Paid parking lots are located near the Museum.
What People Say
What's Great
- Safe environment for children (mentioned in 2 reviews)
- Spacious play areas (mentioned in 3 reviews)
Recent Reviews
Shae Comstock
3 weeks agoWe had a great time at the museum. Great for all ages with a cute area for kids. Insightful information through the evolution of firefighting.
justin mcnamara
a month agoA lot of interesting history and a nod to 9/11 and those firefighters who have served in the area. Kids enjoyed the interactive fire truck and pole.
Brad Laudenslager
8 months agoThe staff was super friendly. If you like this type of thing you'll love the museum. My daughter is interested in becoming a firefighter, so it was a special trip for us. It's definitely worth stopping by.
Aaron Green
a week agoInteresting little museum if you’re interested in firefighting or fire trucks.
Laura Humphrey
10 months agoOur fire truck lovers could t get enough of it! They have a coloring and play area upstairs and a fire truck you can “drive” down stairs. They also have old engines you can look at along with fire safety video and what not around. It was a very cool, well kept place!