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Attraction >Museum
| New York City Fire Museum |
Address:
278 Spring Street, near Varick St.
| New York City | 10013
Region:
Greenwich Village
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Phone: 212-691-1303
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Description and Basic Information ::
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Just about every little (American) boy wants to be a fireman at some point in his life. Thus the New York City Fire Museum caters to the little and not-so-little boys who once had that dream.
The museum showcases a large collection of authentic firefighting tools, ranging from the eighteenth century to the present day. There is much to see, including hand-pulled and horse-drawn apparatus and other precursors to modern firefighting tools. Additionally, there is a bunch of fire-related artifacts such as toys, models, engine-lamps and photographs.
All this is interesting for an adult, but spellbinding to a child, and the experience is one that can be enjoyed by the whole family. Kids may not relate to art and photography, but firefighting? Well, that’s a whole other story.
To make matters even better for your tyke, the tours are given by actual firefighters. Meeting a real fireman is like meeting Batman when you’re seven years old, and the patience and professionalism shown by the guides goes a long way. Every question will get answered, and they might even scribble off an autograph or two. There is even a ''Fire Safety House,'' which identifies common hazards and how they can be prevented, so your family can learn safety lessons to take home.
The New York City Fire Museum is a surefire hit. |
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