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.

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.

We were happy to have had Scott Rollins of the Koorsen Fire Museum in Indianapolis visit us last week. The Koorsen Museu...
05/14/2026

We were happy to have had Scott Rollins of the Koorsen Fire Museum in Indianapolis visit us last week. The Koorsen Museum is pretty cool - check out this video they sent us, and be sure to visit next time you're in the Indianapolis area:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HkgzCo_jwYQ

Let three centuries of firefighting history spark your interest!Did you know one of the first ever motorized fire trucks was made right here in Indiana by th...

It's been a long project, but our updated website has now gone live! Thanks so much to for their help. Check out our ne...
05/12/2026

It's been a long project, but our updated website has now gone live! Thanks so much to for their help. Check out our new look:

Fire Fighting Museum in Lutherville, Baltimore County. Historic collection of fire trucks, memorabelia, Fire of 1904, tools, photos and research library. Tours

Back in March, our 1949 Mack Engine, "The Pride" was involved in a fender bender. Unfortunately, when you're dealing wit...
05/11/2026

Back in March, our 1949 Mack Engine, "The Pride" was involved in a fender bender. Unfortunately, when you're dealing with an antique Mack, a fender bender can be a big headache. At this point, we have sourced the parts and are working with the painting vendor to finish the fenders and bumper for installation.
While the unit is out of service, we are completely rewiring the 12-volt system. This involves removing all wiring, from the "battery to the bulb." The wire is cloth covered to match era specific, original Mack color coding from original schematics...and from the looks of it, not a moment too soon. We really appreciate everyone who has worked so hard on this project (that means you, Ed2). To support the Museum and our engine restorations, please go to www.firemuseummd.org/donate. SPAAMFAA Mack Trucks

That's a wrap for our Steam show, 2026. It was a big success, with over 500 visitors. Thank you to our staff, and mighty...
05/09/2026

That's a wrap for our Steam show, 2026. It was a big success, with over 500 visitors.
Thank you to our staff, and mighty crew of volunteers. Thank you to Benchfield Farms for the hose wagon rides, to Kona Ice Conrad's Crabs & Seafood Market -Parkville, MD & Smoke-N-Wheels BBQ, LLC. for all the great food. Thanks to Guilford Hall Brewery for brewing up some fine Paramedic Pilsner. Thank you to the Kiwanis Club of Towson-Timonium for sending an enthusiastic team of Key Club teens to help with the kids' activities. Thank you to Ben Franklin for joining us. Thank you to the Baltimore County Commission on Arts & Sciences for their support. And thank you to all our friends and neighbors, first-time visitors, and loyal supporters who turned out in droves to enjoy the day! Greater Baltimore History Alliance Maryland 250 Commission Baltimore County Tourism

05/09/2026

How hot is the Steam Show? Steaming hot, as you can imagine. We’ve got the 1899 Steamer fired up and pumping.

05/09/2026

The engines are ready, the food vendors are setting up, Ben Franklin has arrived. The Steam Show is underway. Free admission. The show runs till 2.

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1301 R York Road Rear
Lutherville, MD
21093

Opening Hours

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

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