You’re caught in a burning house. Smoke detectors are going of loudly overhead, Smoke is filling the air you are trying to breathe. Can you get out in time? A visit to the Fire Museum of Memphis and its new Escape Room could be the thing that saves your life. “This is the only permanent […]
The Fire Museum of Memphis proudly owns a 1910 American LaFrance Insurance Salvage Corp truck. The VIN on this apparatus is 11. Currently, there are no trucks like this on display in museums. We want to change that. With your help, we can restore this piece of Memphis History to its original shiny glory. Restoring […]
Attention Local Firefighters! Help us show off your best pot of chili at the 1 annual Fire Museum Chili Cookoff on Saturday, November 2, 2024 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 118 Adams Avenue. Click HERE to register.
Join us for the 4th Annual Halloween Scavenger Haunt On Saturday, October 26, 2024, the Fire Museum of Memphis will host its 4th Annual Halloween Scavenger Haunt from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Children can participate in the Scavenger Haunt and will receive a prize at the end. Tickets are required for ALL AGES. Adults […]
Burnin’ Love: Larry Newsom Jr. and Engine #15 An old relic finds a new home at the Fire Museum of Memphis. by Marilyn Sadler As a child, no more than 3 years old, Larry Newsom Jr. had a passion for fire trucks. He recalls going with his father to the vehicle inspection center and seeing a […]
FIRE MUSEUM CELEBRATING 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF NATIONAL FIRE PREVENTION MONTH
October is National Fire Prevention Month across the country. And 2022 is the 100th Anniversary of National Fire Prevention Month. Here in Memphis, the Fire Museum of Memphis is hosting a Full Room Fire Prevention Exhibit around this year’s theme of “Fire Won’t Wait, Plan Your Escape!” Learning how to safely get out of a […]
We are preparing to start construction on two parts of the Fire Museum in February. However, we don't want to stop hosting Birthday Parties. So we are making a few adjustments to space so that we can continue to host parties on Saturdays and Sundays. If you'd like to book a birthday party, click on […]
The Fire Museum of Memphis has opened a store on eBay. This store specializes in antique fire apparatus and equipment. Funds from these sales will help to renovate our archives. Looking for a cool gift for your firefighter? Check us out on eBay. Just search for Fire Museum of Memphis.
The museum is using this down time to see how we can improve! It would be very helpful if you could fill out this survey to let us know how we are doing, as well as where we can improve. Want to see new things at the museum? Now's your chance to share! Survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/8GCC3PR
The Fire Museum of Memphis is open Monday - Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The last tour of the day will begin at 3 p.m. Face Masks are required to enter the museum. For those that do not have a mask one will be provided for you. It must be worn while you […]
The Fire Museum of Memphis has launched a fundraising campaign that includes a new commemorative brick program. The Fire Museum has begun selling engraved bricks that will be placed in the courtyard of the museum. The bricks can recognize an active or former firefighter, or they can be purchased as a memorial or honorarium. Bricks […]
The Fire Museum of Memphis has received a $10,000 grant from the International Paper Foundation to continue the student voucher program that began in October as part of a grant from the Shelby County Government. The grant will allow families to visit the museum and social distance in a safe and sterilized environment. The museum […]
