Fire Services Museum

East Melbourne, VIC

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Address: 39 Gisborne St, East Melbourne VIC 3002, Australia _{How do we get there?} Number: 3 9662 2907

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Fire Services Museum

Australia's largest collection of fire fighting memorabilia offers over 20,000 related items and vintage appliances for perusal.

The Metropolitan Fire Brigade headquarters at Gisborne Street and Victoria Parade, East Melbourne, is one of the Fire Services Museum of Victoria's most significant collections of fire-fighting memorabilia. It is dedicated to safeguarding and exhibiting fire-fighting items from Victoria and around the world.

Volunteers run the museum today, each with a unique background in fire services; Some being former and present members of Fire Rescue Victoria, the MFB, Country Fire Authority (CFA), Department of Environment and Primary Industries (DEPI), and many other fire-related organisations, for example.

Visitors are also welcome in the restoration workshops where the exhibits are restored and maintained. There are fire fighting demonstrations and other special events worth noting held throughout the year.

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Directions

Corner of Gibson St and Victoria Parade.

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How much does it cost?

Adults

Donations Around $5

Children

Donations Around Around $2

Last Updates

2023

Fire Services Museum FAQ’s

Warn the kids it's not as hands on as they might like, interaction apparently only stretches to sitting the old engines.

A range of mini fire trucks, fire safety CDs, fire hats, tee shirts and other items just for kids. Reproductions of the historical Insurance Marks, fire patches, traditional helmets and other history related items are available too. Please note, the shop currently does not have EFTPOS or credit card facilities.

The Museum is an educational adventure for kids and teachers can easily integrate the Museum outing into their teaching curriculum.Bookings for group tours of the Museum and Newport Workshops can be arranged during and outside normal operating hours by making a booking with the Bookings Office