Los Angeles Fire Dept Historical Society — Attraction in Los Angeles

This is a totally awesome (and free!) place to visit if you or your kids have any interest whatsoever in the fire department / fire engines.

There is a beautiful memorial in the courtyard for L.A. firefighters who lost their lives while on duty.

The first floor of the museum is full of old fire trucks and fire engines.

The second floor has a few rooms, all with displays of historical items. Seeing as we went with our 2-year-old, spent the most time in the children's room where there is a corner with a bunch of fire-related (or at least red 😂) toys as well as a big plastic fire engine toy in the middle of the room that kids can climb in.

The building once served as an actual fire station, so it was cool to imagine the place being full of firemen back in the day. There are a few minutes throughout the building of what the particular room you're in looked like when it was in service.

In terms of parking, we found cheap metered two-hour parking on Cole Place.

It was pretty much empty when we visited on a Saturday morning, and they give free plastic fire helmets to...

Once the largest fire station west of the Mississippi. 5 fire poles to take the staff from the second floor dormitory to the fire trucks on the first floor. The first floor is filled with fire trucks and their equipment. The model T fire truck was great. Massive ladder trucks of different ages. Horse fire trucks and a steampowered one is also on display. Dozens of models of other fire engines and fire stations. See the kitchen and Captains office on the first floor as well. Up the elevator or stairs to the second floor to see the dormitory which is filled with fire hats from around the world. Large childrens play area and associated children's toys fill the old locker room.

Free to enter and parking on the street is free as well. Large bronze statue saluting the fallen fire fire fighter as well as the names of all Los Angeles firefighters who died due to...

Beautiful building and courtyard with LAFD map in cement. Interior spacious, ground floor full of fire engines through the years, all shiny and clean. Upstairs is a time travel of fire department related toys and tools over the years, with an expansive playroom with vehicles for kids while parents see exhibits. Went here for a memorial for a long-time fireman and lover of Griffith Park, Richard Gilmore. Didn't take any pictures. Lovely place open on...