New York City Fire Museum

An interesting little museum in lowerr Manhattan is located in a former firehouse!  It is the New York City Fire Museum.  It makes for a nice, brief visit than can be accomplished in an hour.  Located at 278 Spring Street, the museum is located in the former quarters of NYFD Engine Company No. 30.  On display are there are vintage fire trucks, some of which kids can climb upon, as well as sorts of fire equipment and paraphernalia.  It is open 7 days a week from 10:00 Am to 5:00 PM.  Admission is $8.00 for adults and $5.00 for children, students, and seniors.

The NYS Fire Museum

An Old Fire Engine

An "Older" Fire Engine

Via Public Transportation:

To reach the Museum by subway, take the "C" or "E" train (8th Avenue Local) to Spring Street. Walk west 1 ½ blocks. Alternately, take the "1" train (IRT) to Houston Street. Walk south along Varick Street for 4 blocks to Spring Street. Walk west ½ block.

To reach the Museum via bus, take the M10 or M21 to Spring Street.

The website for the museum is:

http://www.nycfiremuseum.org

Address
New York City Fire Museum
278 Spring Street
New York, NY, 10013
Main Telephone: 212.691.1303
Fax: 212.352.3117

Open 7 days a week: 10:00am - 5:00pm
Closed major holidays

Admission
$8.00: Adults
$5.00: Children (12 and under),
 seniors and students with
 college ID

Directions

The New York City Fire Museum is located in the former quarters of FDNY Engine Company No. 30, a 1904 firehouse in the Hudson Square district of Manhattan.

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