New York City Fire Museum: Firefighting History in SoHo

New York's Fire Museum holds one of the most important collections in the United States of photographs, objects, uniforms, apparatus and equipment used by firefighters from the 18th century to the present day.

If you admire the work of these heroic firefighters, this is a museum worth visiting.

What to see at the Fire Museum

At the Fire Museum you'll hear stories about New York's firefighters from before the famous skyscrapers of Manhattan went up. Back then their work was vital, since most buildings were made of wood and fires were common. Without firefighters, New York would not have survived.

The museum also houses an exhibit dedicated to the memory of the 343 firefighters who lost their lives on September 11, 2001, fighting to save the victims of the Twin Towers.

You'll find two deeply moving rooms displaying the faces and names of these heroes, along with the tools and gear they used during the rescues.

There are also interactive videos where you can go through all the press coverage of the event, plus a timeline chronicling those tragic days.

The New York City Fire Museum sits in a fully renovated firehouse dating back to 1904, so the building itself is an important part of the museum (and if you want to see another famous firehouse, do the Ghostbusters route 😉

Address

278 Spring Street, between Varick and Hudson Streets (SoHo)

How to get there

Subway C, E. Spring Street station

Prices

Adults US$ 10 / Students and seniors US$ 8 / Children US$ 5

Hours

The New York City Fire Museum is closed until further notice.

This is due to concerns about the structural integrity and safety of the building it occupies.

The closure is a precautionary measure while the museum waits for authorization to reopen.

Keep an eye out for updates on the museum's official website.