Boston Fire Museum — Attraction in Boston

My grandkids had a grandtime at this little museum. We did not plan to go that day but our other plans were cancelled and we happened to wander by the museum. How fortunate that we did because it was the experience of a lifetime for my grandson who is fascinated by fire fighters and fire fighting.

It is a small museum but it is packed with terrific artificts that the kids can touch and explore. That is so important for children I think. My grandkids (there were three around that day) loved climbing on the trucks and looking at all the stuff. There was even a nice dalmation dog there that day that my granddaughter particularly loved.

The best part is that there was something for everyone. There was history for me and my son and educational experiences for the kids. We all learned alot from the terrific volunteers. They managed to make it exciting but not overwhelming. One very nice gentleman whose name might have been Dale or Doug but I cannot remember was especially good with telling stories to kids. He must have kids or grandkids of his own because he was able to engage my grandsons who wanted to hear all about adventures and fire and also keep it safe for my granddaughter who is terrified of fire. My son was afraid that his daughter would come away with nightmares but could not stop talking about the dog and the hoses and the hats. She even said they were heros.

Another firefighter was kind enough to tell my son and I all about the history of Boston firefighting. It was very interesting and engaging to hear about how the force has adapeted to changes in architectural styles and culture. I think that my wife would have really loved that part. All the volunteers were terrific and seemed really happy to be there. You can tell a lot about a business or organization by the happiness and dedication of their employees or in this case volunteers. Those gentlemen seemed to care alot about their organization and their cause and that's number one on my book!

We made a donation but the museum is free. We were happy to help keep it going and to donate to the cause of helping sick firefighters. They have birthday parties for children there too which sounds like terrific fun. I highly recommend this place for kids and adults as well. I never knew it was there but I am happy...

Great little Museum we stopped into after visiting the Boston Children's Museum. Lot's of history in this beautiful building that has served the City well. Can become quite busy at times. They host Birthday Parties upstairs in the old Crew Quarters.

The folks that were manning the Station were Very nice and will give a little history lesson if you ask them. They have a spot where you can donate to help keep the Museum free to the Public. They also sell Shirts, Hats, Patches and more. They also are selling "Preston Strong" Shirts to help support Lt. Glenn Preston who is battling Cancer he got while on the Job.

If you are looking for something to do while visiting the City and Children's Museum, please stop in as it's just a short walk down Congress Street.

Thank you for showing my Wife & Daughters a great time and for giving this Ex-Vermont Firefighter a great history lesson. May God...

It's a small museum (about 40 ft by 20 ft, maybe), but they squeeze a lot into it. When we first walked in I wasn't expecting much, because it was so small and the biggest things in there are some old firetrucks and yes: things advanced from horses to motor vehicles, we all get it. But if you ask for one of the people running it to give you a tour and/or read all of the signs, there's a Lot to learn from their displays. I didn't know fire fighting grenades existed, or the origin of why hydrants are called "plugs". Some of the stories about some of the different ways fire was fought, from prior to 1792 to the present and various problems with the older systems were really cool to learn about. Definitely go if you have time on a Saturday (which is the only day they're open, at least according to the...