Vintage Fire Museum

Vintage Fire Museum One of America’s most unique collections of vintage firefighting equipment and apparatus. Mr. Conway died unexpectedly only three months later. was formed.
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Jeffersonville Indiana is the home to a historically significant collection of firefighting apparatus and equipment. The Vintage Fire Museum got its start when a local businessman named Fred Conway decided to display his large collection of firefighting artifacts that he had collected and had restored. Conway first opened a museum as part of his successful label making business in New Albany, IN.

He was also the author of several books dealing with firefighting history in the United States. Then, in 1999 he created a stand-alone museum called Vintage Fire Engines Inc. Conway's collection sat behind locked doors for several years until a group called the Friends of the New Albany Fire Museum Inc. They purchased Mr. Conway's collection and started a new museum called the Vintage Fire Museum. After several moves and many more people becoming involved, the Vintage Fire Museum now resides at 706 Spring Street in Jeffersonville, IN. As the museum has expanded, it has become the home of antique firefighting equipment of all types that has been donated or loaned from numerous local members of the fire service. A second museum location was added in Oldham County, Kentucky to house additional equipment including the collection of mid-20th century trucks that previously belonged to the late Doug Dauenhauer. The Vintage Fire Museum has also expanded its public outreach to include having a safety education center at the Spring Street location to teach the public about fire safety in addition to fire service history.

Come see VFM this week, we look forward to meeting everyone. OPEN Tuesday thru Saturday 10 to 4.
09/01/2026

Come see VFM this week, we look forward to meeting everyone. OPEN Tuesday thru Saturday 10 to 4.

Come to our VFM 911 event, please share and we will see you there.
08/30/2026

Come to our VFM 911 event, please share and we will see you there.

Come see our beautiful art and Engines. Visit us today
08/25/2026

Come see our beautiful art and Engines. Visit us today

Visit the museum today, details around every corner.
08/18/2026

Visit the museum today, details around every corner.

We’re getting stuff together to sell at our muster on September 19th. However, we will have items on display for sale a...
08/15/2026

We’re getting stuff together to sell at our muster on September 19th. However, we will have items on display for sale any time before then when you visit the museum. Come check it out!

The 1st edition of Challenge coin for VFM
08/11/2026

The 1st edition of Challenge coin for VFM

This is the 2nd edition VFM Challenge coin Clapp & Jones Steamer. Available now $20 ,get one before they are gone.
08/11/2026

This is the 2nd edition VFM Challenge coin Clapp & Jones Steamer. Available now $20 ,get one before they are gone.

Visit us today, VFM can't wait to see you.
08/11/2026

Visit us today, VFM can't wait to see you.

Coming up September 10th is Give for Good Louisville. Great way to donate to the Vintage Fire Museum, pick VFM and anoth...
08/06/2026

Coming up September 10th is Give for Good Louisville. Great way to donate to the Vintage Fire Museum, pick VFM and another organization. 24 hour hour event, let's Give for Good! GiveForGoodLouisville.org

To our VFM friends and family, we have now kicked off our Capitol Campaign! Please join us in our mission! To donate, go...
07/29/2026

To our VFM friends and family, we have now kicked off our Capitol Campaign! Please join us in our mission! To donate, go to our web site; Vintagefiremuseum.org and click on the Campaign Banner, load the donation form, or stop by the museum to get a form. We appreciate each and everyone of you! Stop in soon to visit and experience our vintage collection.

Address

706 Spring Street
Jeffersonville, IN
47130

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

+18122824705

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