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Denver Firefighters Museum

A 1909 fire station houses galleries & exhibits on the history of the Denver fire department.

17.5 mi From Centennial Airport
28 min Typical Drive
Denver Firefighters Museum
Photo: Anirudh Koul via Google
Denver Firefighters Museum
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Denver Firefighters Museum
Photo: Steve Lee via Google

Denver Firefighters Museum holds 4.6 stars across 616 Google reviews, which in a metro this competitive is earned, not given. Google's own summary calls it: "A 1909 fire station houses galleries & exhibits on the history of the Denver fire department.." It sits in Denver, about 17.5 road miles from Centennial Airport.

The Short Version

FactDetail
CategoryMuseums
Where1326 Tremont Pl, Denver, CO 80204, USA
Drive from Centennial Airport (KAPA)about 17.5 miles northwest, roughly 28 minutes
Google rating4.6 stars, 616 reviews

Getting There from Centennial Airport

The drive from the Centennial ramp runs about 17.5 miles northwest, call it 28 minutes when I-25 behaves. Denver Firefighters Museum is the kind of stop that slots neatly before a hotel check-in or after a morning meeting.

What Reviewers Keep Saying

“Highly recommend. My second time there and amazing to see the history in thr Denver Fire Department.”

Bruce Hale on Google, 2 months ago

“The museum is located in the former Fire Station # 1, which was built in 1909.”

Eduard C Hanganu on Google, 2 months ago

Hours and When to Go

Current hours are in the panel above, synced straight from Google, so holiday changes and seasonal shifts show up here without waiting on us.

What It Costs

Pricing runs mid-range relative to the metro. Check the official site for today's exact numbers; this page's hours and ratings refresh from Google automatically.

What Visitors Say

Pulled from Google reviews, unedited. We do not moderate or curate these — they are what the public left.

★★★★★ 3 months ago

Highly recommend. My second time there and amazing to see the history in thr Denver Fire Department.

Bruce Hale
★★★★★ 3 months ago

The museum is located in the former Fire Station # 1, which was built in 1909.

Eduard C Hanganu
★★★★★ 8 months ago

Fun little museum, includes two stories, with plenty of historic firefighter equipment, machines, and facts to learn from. Fun for younger children as well as adults. Has a firetruck to "drive" and other interactive features for all to enjoy.

Am Ming

Frequently Asked

How long does Denver Firefighters Museum take?
Plan two to three hours for the majors, longer if the special exhibition lands. Mornings midweek run quietest.
How far is Denver Firefighters Museum from Centennial Airport?
About 17.5 road miles northwest of KAPA, which works out to roughly 28 minutes by car outside rush hour.
What is Denver Firefighters Museum's Google rating?
4.6 stars from 616 reviews as of our last sync. The live number and recent reviews appear right on this page.
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