The Fire Museum of Memphis welcomes visitors Monday through Saturday. Admission is $10.00 for adults; $9.00 for seniors, $9.00 for children ages 13-17, and $8.00 for children ages 3-12. Children under 3 are FREE.
Contrary to some posts on the Internet, there are no days with free admission, as some other Memphis attractions have.. We apologize for any inconvenience. Free admission is only offered to museum members (must purchase a membership) and Red Door Members of the Memphis Fire Department.
THE FIRE MUSEUM OF MEMPHIS IS OPEN DAILY FROM 9 AM UNTIL 4:30 PM. HOWEVER, GUESTS ARE ONLY ALLOWED IN UNTIL THE LAST ADMISSION AT 3:30 PM. This is to allow each guest at least one hour to tour our facility and see each exhibit. We hope you enjoy your experience at the Fire Museum of Memphis.
Former Fire Station No. 1 was located at 211 Jackson Avenue. It was in service for 50 years, from 1973
until May of 2023. At that time, the building was demolished and the property given to St. Jude
Children's Research Hospital. In return, St. Jude built a new Station 1 at 235 Chelsea Avenue, just north
of downtown. That new station opened in April of 2023. Fire Station 1 at 211 Jackson Avenue, over the
years, housed Engine 1, Engine 4, Truck 2, Snorkel 2, Battalion 1 District Chief and the Division 1
Division Chief. It also housed the Elvis Presley ambulance for many years after it was removed from
service. The station was rather large, with 3 overhead bay doors.
Former Fire Station 1, 211 Jackson Avenue, in May of 2023, demolition under way.
Fire Museum Curator Bill Adelman with David Chandler of Chandler Demolition.
The two were classmates at Bartlett High School, Class of 1977.