Children and adults alike will adore this museum that explores the past and present of firefighting. Marvel at restored firefighting equipment, including artifacts from the 1700s and fully restored firefighting trucks. Pose for a photo by the horse-drawn fire engine then check out old firefighting helmets. Kids will love the parts of the museum that allow you to interact with the displays, including trying on a uniform and climbing aboard a firetruck. Although the museum mainly focuses on firefighting in the United States, it also has international artifacts. A must-visit museum for people interested in something unique.
Website: hallofflame.org
Phone: (602) 275-3473
Cross Streets: Between N Project Dr and N Mill Ave/N Project Dr
Open now
- Fri 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
6101 E Van Buren St Phoenix, AZ 85008 ·1851.74 mi
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- Accessible
- Family friendly
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This is an impressive collection of fire fighting equipment. The video that plays for 9/11 is very realistic, and not a polished network summary. My husband was a firefighter in Michigan and enjoyed looking at all of the patches from departments all over the world. Although we don't have kids, as an educator, I was impressed with the kid's area.
MoreThe collection is amazing, the size of the collection blows your mind over the four galleries. So much history of fire fighting and tributes to fallen firefighters from 911 to the Hotshots in Prescott AZ.The staff are superb, friendly and so knowledgeable. We were in for hours and if we went back we’d still see things we missed. A must if in Phoenix.
MoreIf you don’t have time, make time to visit this fascinating museum! On arriving we were greeted by a friendly ex fire fighter from California. He gave us a lot of information and we had a demonstration of how the first fire pump was operated! It was made and invented by a British man called Richard Newsham! It was great to see a little British history there! You could download a tour to your phone which navigated you round the 4 halls of exhibits. There are a number of stories telling the courage and sacrifice made, the hall containing the 9/11 fire truck and the Hotshot fire fighters who payed the ultimate price!
MoreGreat museum to visit especially if you like fire equipment both U.S. and foreign. Lots of equipment patches, and history.
MoreWe were looking for somewhere to take our grandsons (18 mos and almost 4).We went on a weekday in February -- so it was relatively empty (being a school day).The Museum was fantastic and unique -- SO MANY firetrucks of all vintages -- lovingly restored.The staff is VERY knowledgeable and very willing to chat about the various pieces of equipment. That said, there are limited opportunity for toddlers to touch the trucks and equipment -- there is a specific children's area where kids/toddlers can touch/climb/play.So, I think we (the adults) perhaps enjoyed it more than the kids did -- they lasted about an hour -- we stayed for over two hours.
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