The Fire Museum of Maryland

The Fire Museum of Maryland One of the largest fire museums in the world showcasing over 250 years of urban firefighting in America. www.firemuseummd.org
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The Fire Museum of Maryland opened in 1971 as a private, non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation. It ranks as one of the finest fire fighting museums in the United States, and displays apparatus from 1806 to 1957. The Museum provides a variety of special events for children, fire fighters, and interested adults that introduces them to the history of fire fighting, antique fire apparatus and how it was us

ed, and related memorabilia. Over40 rigs are on exhibit, and are complemented by a broad range of special exhibits, including an 1871 fire house. Also there is a working fire alarm telegraph system, badge and uniform displays, and Baltimore’s High Pressure Pumping System. Through a variety of exhibits and audio-visual programs, the history of fire fighting is told. Videos on hand-drawn apparatus, the 1904 Baltimore fire, fire prevention, and technical subjects provide a diverse learning experience.

06/15/2026

Join the Fire Museum for our America 250 event on Friday, July 3, from 10 - 3. It will be fun for the whole family. But don't take our word for it - Ben himself has all the details: Greater Baltimore History Alliance Maryland 250 Commission Historical Society of Baltimore County

Mission BBQ is providing lunch for the fire service personnel here at the Museum today. We really appreciate their suppo...
06/13/2026

Mission BBQ is providing lunch for the fire service personnel here at the Museum today. We really appreciate their support. Thank you MISSION BBQ

06/13/2026

It’s always great to see our apparatus in our front lot. 1922 Ahrens Fox, the village engine is from about 1880. The American steamer is 1899. We’ll have them out till 2 today. Maryland State Firefighters Association Maryland 250 Commission Greater Baltimore History Alliance

06/13/2026

Fire service day is getting underway , with apparatus from today and yesterday filling our front lot. The event runs from 10-2. Lutherville Vol. Fire Co.

Saturday: June 13. 10 am - 2 pm. Fire Service Day here at the Fire Museum. Free admission for fire service personnel. Fo...
06/08/2026

Saturday: June 13. 10 am - 2 pm. Fire Service Day here at the Fire Museum. Free admission for fire service personnel. For the general public, the Fire Service Day events are included with your admission.
A big thank you goes out to our friends at MISSION BBQ, which is providing lunch for our fire service personnel. Maryland State Firefighters Association Maryland 250 Commission Baltimore County Tourism Baltimore County Professional Firefighters Association Baltimore County Fire Department Lutherville Volunteer Fire Company

Electrical work on our 1949 Mack is moving along. The next challenge will be under the dash, where all the terminations ...
06/08/2026

Electrical work on our 1949 Mack is moving along. The next challenge will be under the dash, where all the terminations go.

Summer is fast approaching! The Museum's Wednesday - Saturday Summer Hours start June 3. Tickets at the door. Summer hou...
05/19/2026

Summer is fast approaching! The Museum's Wednesday - Saturday Summer Hours start June 3. Tickets at the door. Summer hours run through August.
We also have a new event in June: Fire Service Day on Saturday, June 13, from 10 - 2. Free Museum admission for fire service personnel. To bring apparatus or a recruiting table, please contact Tom at [email protected]. Maryland 250 Commission Greater Baltimore History Alliance Baltimore County Fire Department Baltimore County Tourism Historical Society of Baltimore County Baltimore City Fire Department Anne Arundel County Retired Firefighters Maryland State Firefighters Association Office of the Maryland State Fire Marshal

We have a team at Canton’s Pier 13 today, helping celebrate Baltimore’s Maritime Industry, past, present, and future. S...
05/17/2026

We have a team at Canton’s Pier 13 today, helping celebrate Baltimore’s Maritime Industry, past, present, and future. Stop by and visit the Liberty Ship John W. Brown, and the NS Savannah. Till 3 pm.

Our crew brought the Stutz into town today for the 6th annual Fire Hero block party and chili competition, sponsored by ...
05/17/2026

Our crew brought the Stutz into town today for the 6th annual Fire Hero block party and chili competition, sponsored by Of Love & Regrets. Stop by and say hello. Proceeds benefit the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation. 3500 O’Donnell Street. Till 4 pm.

05/16/2026

The nice folks from the Chesapeake Chapter of the Antique Automobile Club of America are here at the Museum today ( May 16). Their show gets bigger every year! . They’re here till 2.

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1301 R York Road Rear
Lutherville, MD
21093

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Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday 12pm - 4am

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