Fire Museum of Memphis

Awesome place to take the family! The staff is amazing, helpful and very kid friendly.

This place was so neat! I loved it & it was great for kids! The staff there was also amazing. The older black gentleman was so kind & sweet & reminded me so much of my husband’s Papa. He walked around the museum with us & made sure our 3 & 5 yr olds got the full experience of the museum. Also, they have an amazing play area. The kids didn’t want to leave!

This place is awesome. $ 10 cover for myself and my five year old. You’re in and out in under an hour. Lots of old-​time fire trucks and equipment for the kids. Did I mention this place does birthday parties??? The staff is beyond friendly and accommodating, and there is plenty of space for the kids to run around. (NOTE) The upstairs portion of the museum was not open when we were there, and it was STILL fun.

Fire museum? Whhhaaaaat? Talk about a lil future firefighter’s dream museum!
I don’t have kids but if I did have kids, I would come here all of the time. But let me be clear — only come here if you have kids. Because let’s face it… you might be a wee disappointed since 90% of the displays are catered to kids.
That being said (and probably due to the fact that I am a giant kid), I had a blast. I got there early (9:00 am) on a Tuesday and since I was the first one on that freezing day, I had the pleasure of getting a private tour with Mr. Bobo (I hope I’m spelling that right). He was a delight! So informative and answered all my questions. Plus he thought it was funny that I wanted to push all the buttons on the displays like a kid… oh and I felt super safe riding in an elevator with him when I normally take the stairs because he was a firefighter… and they know how to get you out of stuck elevators. I know, it sounds crazy but I’m claustrophobic and usually take the stairs… I don’t care how many flights up.
My favorite thing? The firetrucks! I mean, firetrucks from the olden days! Firetrucks that make you wonder how they could even fight fire because they’re so pretty… and old timey. Did you know the first fire trucks were dragged by men? (Yikes, I wouldn’t want that job… because I could barely hold my backpack as a kid.) The kids will love the talking horse in the 100 year old firehouse (now museum) that also holds an interactive ambulance and fire truck. There is also a fire room that simulates what a house fire is like… scary!
The whole experience is very informative and interesting… kids need to learn this stuff — it can save lives!
Adults — $ 6
60 and over — $ 4
Ages 3 – 12 — $ 5
Ages 2 and under — Free
Family Pack — $ 20 for up to 4
Two for Tuesdays — 2 for 1 Admissions
Oh, and they’re pretty clear that children must be accompanies by an adult at all times.
They also have space for birthday parties, meetings, and private parties (of course you have to plan this ahead of time).