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Houston Fire Museum, Houston, TX

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Houston Fire Museum

Museum in a restored 1899 firehouse preserving the history of the Houston Fire Department and teaching fire safety.

2403 Milam Street, Houston, TX 77006 · Houston, TX

About Houston Fire Museum

The museum occupies Firehouse No. 7, an original Houston fire station that opened in 1899 and served as an active station until 1969. Founded in 1982, it shows antique apparatus and firefighting equipment and promotes fire safety education. Visitors can join guided tours, book birthday parties, and browse a gift shop. The building has recently been restored after a major preservation project, and a 9/11 memorial featuring World Trade Center steel is now open. The Junior Firefighter Station offers hands-on play for children on select days.

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