Denver Firefighters Museum

Went to see the museum with my boys as teenagers. We love the museum and got to see the truck my boys rode on for their grandfather's funeral. It was so meaningful and wonderful to go back. We miss grandpa dearly and stay connected to his memory, in part, through this museum. The displays are really fantastic, intricate and fascinating. Love to the members who run this place!

Although I’m not a kid, I had a lot of fun here. Hop up in the big red Mack truck and spin the wheel and you’ll get why this place is a delight. There’s a lot to read—consider it a buffet and take home at least one new piece of knowledge. For me, it was learning about the fireman’s pole and safety nets. Loved walking around the original fire house and seeing the lockers upstairs and all the trucks and equipment downstairs. Thanks for a fun visit!

I had no idea that there were museums dedicated to firefighters. We found this place walking past it, so we decided to stop in. It was a walk back in time well with the effort.

I loved the old fire trucks. The old monitoring stations were cool as well. Unfortunately, you couldn't slide down the fire poles.

Staff are so sweet, friendly, and helpful. Love the history there and some interactive things for kids. They do not have parking, but you can park in street (meters) or a lot (fee). Handicap (wheelchair) accessible on main floor only. Steps for 2nd floor.

The boys that I nanny for, ages 2.5 and 5, had a great time. I planned for an hour and a half, but they would have definitely stayed longer.
-Fun kid activities
-Interesting facts
-Easy parking

I had never been before so I didn't know quite what to expect. I was able to park on the street two car lengths down from the front door. There were plenty of spots all around. The self-guided tour has tons of interesting information and artifacts as well as plenty of pictures. There are things along the way that kids can touch so they aren't too restless.
They watched the fire safety video, and were very excited to afterward dress up like firefighters and play on the half truck. Upstairs, there is another play area with a two-story playhouse and more firefighter costumes. There was another family with similarly aged children, so that made it even more fun for them. They would have stayed all afternoon.
I went with my Douglas county adventure pass, so admission was free. If I had to pay, I would have thought it was a bit more than I would expect, though probably still worth it. We went on a Friday, and there were only a couple other families there. If it was busy, there would not be enough firefighter costumes and I'm sure the kids would have grown in patient, but when we went, it was perfect.
The family that entered just before us had a member of their family in a wheelchair, and unfortunately the second floor is not handicap accessible. The employee informed him that there were no elevators due to the historical significance of the building. And I get it, but it seemed unfortunate.
I would definitely take the boys there again.

My boys love to play there especially the children's play area in the second floors. People are nice and luckily we got firefighter stickers.

A very nice museum for anyone interested in the fire service. Of particular note was their acknowledgement of the critical role communications and 9-1-1 play in the fire response process. Very well maintained and presented. Highly recommended if your visiting Denver!

Wonderful. Great things for toddlers and children. Can sit in a firetruck and dress up, play area upstairs. Lots of interesting facts for adults. Really nice staff. We went on a day that had free rides in a firetruck. My son loved it.

Fun museum with super friendly and knowledgeable staff. We went with our 18 y.o. and 21 y.o. and they both enjoyed it. It was very affordable and interesting. The kids getting to hop on the fire pole is a plus!

Amazing museum that is in a bit of a niche subject but still fantastic for curious adults and kids of all ages. Experience the history of firefighting in real life with exhibits and artifacts dating back almost 100 years. Surprisingly comprehensive with full sized fire trucks, clothing from the different time periods and seeing the technology progression.

Went during Denver arts week which happens during the first Saturday of November where multiple art museums graciously open up their doors for free between 5-10pm.

Museum admission is not expensive on most other days and it’s a fantastic way to spend some time if you’re around the Golden Triangle and near downtown. Super easy to swing by with public transportation.

In spite of the fact that I am not a child, I had a great time here. When you step behind the wheel of the enormous red Mack truck and spin the wheel, you will understand why this location is such a thrill. You should think of it as a buffet and try to take away at least one new piece of information from it. There is a lot to read. Finding out about the fireman's pole and safety netting was a significant experience for me. I had a great time exploring the historic fire house and viewing the lockers located on the upper floor as well as the vehicles and equipment located on the lower floor. A wonderful time was had by everybody!

Great museum particularly if like me you love history. This museum is two stories and is filled with DFD memorabilia. At present tours are self guided but the exhibits are well marked and contain a ton of information. I especially enjoyed the older engines. Very well done and the ladies at the front desk were very knowledgable and friendly. Worth a visit especially if you like fire memorabilia.

Fun and educational. They pack a ton of artifacts into this small old firehouse. They also have several hands on activities and photo ops for kids. Pretty cheap to get in too. You also get a discount if you’re a ff or military!

Great little museum to learn about Denver's firefighter history. I loved seeing the different outfits they had to wear and the gear used back in the 1900s and early 20th century.

I really loved seeing the antique firefighter station. The boys loved it too! Prices for admission were just a bit higher than expected, but gotta keep those lights on!

Loved it. This place has always been amazing! Whether you are here for an event or just wanted to check out it out. I would recommend this museum to anyone who has a love of learning or wants to satisfy their inner child. Would highly recommend a visit! Don't miss out on this historic museum.

It was amazing to be able to have the experience I did. It really made me feel like part of the history of the fire service in the United States, and the fire service in Denver in particular. Seeing how the tools and equipment evolved over the years makes me grateful for the tools we have now. I look forward to returning

I came here with my uncle as a kid so it had been years since I've been here. The lady at the counter was extremely nice and helpful. This place is so much fun and I loved that they had costumes for the little ones to play in the fire truck. All in all a great place to go and learn some history. The trucks are an amazing and we had a hard time getting the little one to leave.

Great place to be. You don't need a fortune to make your kids happy to for place like this with great prices or even free days of denver.

Had an hour to kill waiting for someone. Saw museum was open and got essential personnel rate ($8). Got through the first floor only in that hour. Plan on visiting again. It is still an operating firehouse without responding equipment. Emergency calls and dispatches can be heard from loudspeaker. The history of DFD is explained and shown in some wonderful pictures and exhibits. Upstairs shows how firefighters lived and worked together. If you get up there share your experience so I will know what to expect.