Aurora Regional Fire Museum, Illinois, United States
4.5 (26 reviews) Tuesday: Spent Ranking #5 in Aurora Speciality Museums
Hot Hidden Gem in Aurora
The Aurora Regional Fire Museum is located in Aurora's old Central Fire Station. The museum is open to the public regular hours, and features a variety of interactive exhibits designed to educate and entertain children, families, and firefighters.The museum's primary exhibit, "Getting There, Getting Water, Getting Rescued" traces the evolution of the tools and technology used by firefighters. Visitors can pass a leather fire bucket from the early 1800s. See the horse stalls and the "real" fire horses. Discover what was found under the floor boards of the old central fire station. Marvel at the strange looking Vajen-Bader smoke mask. See and hear how modern fire apparatus clears the streets with sirens, air horns, and devices that change traffic lights green. Watch vintage film clips of firefighters and fire engines on one of five video touch-screens. All this in addition to five pieces of fire apparatus on display in a fully restored 1894 fire station.
Address
53 N Broadway, Aurora, IL 60505-3328
Mobile
Website
http://www.AuroraRegionalFireMuseum.org
Working hours
Monday :
Tuesday :
Wednesday : 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday : 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday : 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday : 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sunday :
Current local date and time now
Tuesday, May 14, 2024, 0:14
User Ratings
4.5 based on (26 reviews)
Reviews
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4Maureen E 5:00 PM Feb 7, 2020
Neat Museum
The downstairs has interesting, old fire trucks and information. We had toddlers with us, so we didn't spend much time in that exhibit (no touching or climbing on trucks). Upstairs there is a wonderful children's room! Our kids could have spent hours playing with the cars, trucks, books, puzzles, blocks, etc. and it was all firehouse themed! Only $5 per adult for entry and ages 2 and under are free. It isn't a large place, so it doesn't take a lot of time to go through. I would definitely recommend for all ages.
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4BillyMcGrew 5:00 PM May 23, 2016
Back in time
One of the old time firehouses redone with equipment and stories galore. Well educated guides to help out with questions or just to fill in the blanks.
