Long Beach Firefighter's Museum
1445 North Peterson Avenue, Long Beach, California 90813
About the Business
The Long Beach Firefighter's Museum, located at 1445 North Peterson Avenue in Long Beach, California, is a must-visit tourist attraction for history enthusiasts and firefighting aficionados. After a temporary closure due to Covid-19, the museum is now open for tours on the second Saturday of every month from 10 am until 3 pm, as well as every Wednesday from 8 am until 12 pm.
Housed in the historic old fire station 10, the museum showcases a fascinating collection of vintage Long Beach Fire Department vehicles, tools, and equipment, some of which date back over 100 years. Visitors can marvel at artifacts like the 1922 Ahrens Fox fire engine and learn about the rich firefighting history of the Long Beach area.
One of the highlights of the museum is the display of original firefighting equipment used by the Long Beach Fire Department, providing a glimpse into the past techniques and technologies of firefighting. Additionally, visitors can learn about the early ambulance service in Long Beach, including a 1955 Cadillac ambulance similar to those used in the 1940s.
A unique and heartwarming feature of the museum is the story of Sam, a stray cat adopted by the crew at station 6 in the 1950s. Visitors can watch a video of Sam sliding down the fire pole, showcasing the special bond between firefighters and their furry companions.
Don't miss the opportunity to explore the Long Beach Firefighter's Museum and discover the rich history of firefighting in the area. Visit us at 1445 Peterson Avenue and immerse yourself in the heroic world of Long Beach's firefighters.
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Reviews
"I went here before with my kids they loved and I took my cousins they loved to"
"We love this place Glen is amazing along with his guys"
"Small Museum but lovely staff. Please park inside of the Museum's parking lot. do not park in the residential neighborhood."
"Great place for kids."
"I don't have a thing for firefighters or firefighting equipment but I have a friend who does, so I end up visiting these kinds of museums across the country whenever we travel together. This museum is probably the second smallest with the least amount of stuff compared to the museums in Hollywood, San Francisco and Boston (smallest). As expected, there are old engines, facts and artifacts, technology and equipment, photographs and old films, and personal effects and knick-knacks. Similar to other fire and firefighter museums, this one is run by volunteer firefighters and have limited hours. You can probably see everything under half hour if you are thorough and if a firefighter decides to give you a quick tour. If you are in the area, this is an interesting and uncommon thing to check out but I probably wouldn't recommend making it the only thing you do while in Long Beach. Street parking can be tough but if you don't mind walking a few blocks or visiting on Wednesdays instead of Saturdays, you will have better luck. If you want to check out just one firefighter museum in your lifetime, I highly recommend the one in Hollywood instead. It is the biggest one that I have gone to, with more to see, plus a second story upstairs for little ones to get their little hands on everything. The coolest thing here is probably the piece of wooden water pipe. Doesn't sound like much but go check it out. Also interesting is an old machine that prints out a code for the fire department which a firefighter back in the day would decipher to locate the firebox from which an emergency call came. Ask a volunteer to show you how that works. Free admissions, but donations accepted. Open only on Wednesdays and certain Saturdays. Check the website and call ahead. If the front is locked go to the side/driveway on the right. Overall, very nice staff and an interesting place to kill a little bit of time."
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