Alex Vega Key West Firehouse Museum — Attraction in Key West

I didn't have this museum on my radar, but my Dad (a newly retired firefighter) saw it on a map on our first day in town. We immediately added it to the list to do for the week and were not disappointed. The historic firehouse is a beautiful building and inside the museum is loaded with history, artifacts, relics of the past, photos, equipment, stories, and more. There is a guided audio tour via scanning a QR code. We were the only two people visiting when we went so just played it via speaker on the phone, but I would suggest earphones if there are others around. Jimmy, the gentleman who volunteers most days, was such a friendly guy and full of stories! He was happy to have visitors and we spent a long time with him before and after our visit. Definitely recommend - even if you don't have a...

This is a hidden gem in Key West! It’s a perfect spot to learn about Key West fire fighting history AND to sit on a couple of REAL fire trucks! The museum is staffed by retired firemen volunteers that know the history of not only the fire station, but also the island and neighborhood,. This is the most “kid friendly” museum on the island. My grandsons tried on boots and authentic fire helmets AND climbed all over 2 fire trucks . The museum has a self guided audio tour for the real history buffs . Admission helps to fund the upkeep of the museum and there’s even a cute gift shop. Enjoy a vintage key...

A MUST SEE in Key West. Run by the former fire chief of key west, who gave us a lovely guided tour of the grounds and both floors of the firehouse. Filled with history and memorabilia, fire trucks from different parts of history to climb through, videos and pictures of many of the former firemen and history of key west. This was one of the best places we visited while we were here. A little off the beaten path and out of the hustle and bustle of all the usual tourist traps, and only $10, with half off for military, police and fire and...