Fire Hall Museum and Education Centre

05/26/2026

NEW EXHIBIT - Water Works – Pipes, hydrants and fire hose in firefighting explores water distribution throughout the community and how firefighters use water to battle fires. On exhibit at the Fire Hall Museum on Saturdays from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm.

05/20/2026

Catastrophe & Courage – Disasters and first response in Cambridge
On exhibit through December 5, 2026
Admission is Free

The Fire Hall Museum shares photographs of disasters and tragedies that have impacted the community throughout the city’s history. On exhibit in the Museum’s outdoor courtyard on Saturdays from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm.

05/05/2026

04/25/2026

Natural hazards may be beyond our control, but there are ways to reduce the risk and the impact of whatever emergency we might face. Emergency Preparedness Week (May 3 to 9, 2026) encourages people across Canada to take concrete actions to be better prepared to protect themselves and their household during emergencies.

Join us at the Fire Hall Museum & Education Centre on Saturday, May 2 – as we welcome the City of Cambridge and Cambridge Fire Department to kick off Emergency Preparedness Week. Chat with the experts to learn about how best to prepare for an emergency such as a Severe Summer Storm.

Also launching at the Fire Hall Museum on Saturday are two new exhibits … "Catastrophe & Courage - Disasters and first response in Cambridge" showcasing photographs of disasters and tragedies that have impacted the community throughout the city’s history. And "Water Works – Pipes, hydrants and fire hose in firefighting" exploring water distribution throughout the community and how firefighters use water to battle fires.

04/23/2026

04/18/2026

THANK YOU!

Across Canada it's National Volunteer Week - an opportunity to recognize and thank all the people who volunteer their time to make our communities great places to live.

The Fire Hall Museum and Education Centre in Cambridge is a 100% volunteer organization. We couldn't open the Museum’s doors each week, preserve the history of firefighting, or share fire safety messages with children without the help of volunteers.

Thank you!

04/05/2026

Things were hopping at the Museum as Sparky greeted and gave away Easter goodies to more than 450 visitors as part of Saturday’s egg-celent Cambridge Downtown Business Improvement Area Easter Egg Hunt. Thanks to all our volunteers and the many families who came out to make the day a success.

03/28/2026

Explore Downtown Cambridge – including the Fire Hall Museum – on Saturday, April 4 from 11 am to 2 pm during the Easter Egg Hunt hosted by the Downtown Cambridge BIA.
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A list of participating businesses can be downloaded on the Downtown Cambridge BIA webpage or you can pick one up at Encore Threads & Treasures on Ainslie Street - just around the corner from the Museum. Visit the Fire Hall Museum for an Easter treat - while supplies last.

03/14/2026

Thanks to all our volunteers, especially to paramedic Abbey Mage, who made our annual training day such a success. Abbey helped lead today’s event focusing on First Aid and CPR training. The day involved both the theoretical and hands-on training for the volunteers in preparation for the upcoming season.