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Central Ohio Fire Museum

www.centralohiofiremuseum.com
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The Central Ohio Fire Museum is a firefighting museum in Downtown Columbus, Ohio, housed in the former Engine House No. 16 of the Columbus Fire …

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Sep 22, 2024
Great museum. Tours guided by actual firefighters from around the Columbus, OH area. Everyone was very personable and knowledgeable. Full review by Robert E
Sep 21, 2024
The museum was not on my radar, until my Lyft driver drove by it. I have visited the Art Museum, German Town, North Station, and other fun spots, but this tops it all! It would be fun for youngsters,… Full review by johngA6275MZ
Sep 19, 2023
Usual old apparatus, insurance badging, fire pictures, bell tower. The heartmobile was very unique. The best is the education section. The Burned Items Room and the Safety Kitchen was well done. The … Full review by msjulie22
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An Authentically Restored 1908 Engine House
Central Ohio Fire Museum is an authentically restored 1908 engine house featuring hand-drawn, horse-drawn & early motorized fire ap…
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A Fun and Educational Place to Be
Located in a restored early 20th-century engine house, Central Ohio Fire Museum is indeed a fun and educational place to be. Featuring ol…
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Central Ohio Fire Museum is an authentically restored 1908 engine house featuring hand-drawn, horse-drawn & early motorized fire ap…
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Central Ohio Fire Museum, located in a building included in the National Register of Historic Places, was opened in 2002, exhibiting a coll…
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Facts

Located:260 N. Fourth St., Columbus, Ohio
Area:Less than one acre
Construction completed:1908
Architect:A. C. Burley
Architectural style:Late 19th and Early 20th Century American Movements
Type:Fire museum

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Is it well heated in the winter time?
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It's a big old building, but the temperature seemed fine.
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Do you have to make an appointment? My wife and son who is 3 1/2 years old love fireman and fire trucks! Also his …
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Do you have to make an appointment? My wife and son who is 3 1/2 years old love fireman and fire trucks! Also his grandparents are visiting out of state this weekend.
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The museum is open daily Tues-Sat 10 to 4 with the last tour starting around 3 pm. No appointment is necessary and we start tours as needed. It is fun for the whole family and you will …
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The museum is open daily Tues-Sat 10 to 4 with the last tour starting around 3 pm. No appointment is necessary and we start tours as needed. It is fun for the whole family and you will learn history and important fire safety information. At 3 1/2 we will talk to the child's attention span and interest with touching fire tools and trucks and ringing bells. If they start to lose interest then we will proceed to the play area where children can drive a full size fire truck with light and siren, dress up in boots, coat and helmet, slide a real fire pole, play with hoses and drive a simulator aerial ladder from the rear using a video TV. Plan on a minimum of 30-45 minutes. A gift shop is available with child items and shirts. Free parking on our premises. $3 next door in the pay lot and .75 an hour on meters. Admission $4 child, $5 senior/military, $6 adults. For the best experience, call 614 464 4004 to see if there is a large tour or birthday party that day that would affect parking and maybe have a crowded play area at a certain time. I am not close to a schedule to check for you. We look forward to seeing you, and giving the little one a free helmet when they leave. Bill/Executive Director
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Answer by Richard B · May 17, 2016
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How much dose this cost
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Admission to the fire museum is $6 for adults, $5 for seniors and $4 for children not in strollers. We are open Tues-Sat from 10-4 pm with last tour starting at 3 pm. Free parking on our …
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Admission to the fire museum is $6 for adults, $5 for seniors and $4 for children not in strollers. We are open Tues-Sat from 10-4 pm with last tour starting at 3 pm. Free parking on our property and handicapped accessible. Group tours are $4 per person and are by appointment only. Call 614 464 4099 for information and scheduling
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