Reviews of North Charleston Fire Museum (Museum)

Pearl Montgomery

Nice place to take the kids

Michael Rogers

For the space, they can pack it in. The history of fire trucks and to see how beautiful they made them back when. To learn about fire and see ways to protect yourself, the best ways you can from it is always enlightening. They do a great job in showing what it means to be a fire fighter.

Greg Ballard

Great way to spend the afternoon!

KC Hazelwood

A great way to learn about fire safety and the history of firefighting. A unique experience.

Elton McMillan

The old fire trucks are amazing. My 13 & 8 year olds really loved it.

Riah Loveless

This place is really cool. The vintage trucks are beautiful and many of the exhibits are interactive.

Amy M Vaughn

If your a FD family you will love this place. The old Fire trucks are beautiful. There is stuff for the kids tyo do also.

Berto Cskyy

They have over 20 firetrucks in this building and u walk from oldest to newest. Its sweet seeing all that history right in front of you

Mark Tiroff Sr

Interesting! I highly suggest if you want to be pleasantly surprised by the level of dedication and bravery.

Jeffrey Miller

Beautiful American LaFrance collection.

Pamela McKinley

This is a nice place to take kids or if you’re into fire trucks. A lot of different styles of fire trucks displayed from throughout the last century. There are also some interactive activities for the kids. It’s nice they also have a Charleston visitor center in the same building.

Gloria Sluder

Beautiful restored Fire Fighting Equipment

Cindy Goldberg

Great for fire apparatus fans and kids alike. An amazing display of patches from around the world ... and American LaFrance fire engines over the decades. Great educational tools for kids. Well done and inexpensive.

Miss Officer

Was really nice. My 3 year old really enjoyed it!

Tomasz Mitrega

Nice place

Matt Parker

Pretty cool place if you're into fire fighting and it's history. You can probably get through the whole place in less than an hour, but there are some presentations available.

Wayne Garner

Fun for adults and children very educational for everyone and not just for kids.

Pedro Jimenez Jr

Awesome place for the kids and the kid in you

erica figueroa

Great museum! Come to learn! Love it!

Elizabeth Bishop

As soon as I knew there was a fire museum, I had to go. Being the daughter of a firefighter, I've always loved the trucks. The simulator is fun and we even found a Tennessee patch on the wall! I can't wait to take my son when he's old enough.

Claire B

My 3 boys love this museum. First of all, there are tons of different kinds of fire trucks to look at. There's a play area with a big slide and a fireman pole. There's a lot of interactive stuff including a fire truck simulator. There's a interactive video/ movie theater. It's very informative for both adults and children. And you can't beat the cost because kids under 13 are free! Adults only $6. At least that's been the price all the times we've gone.

Andy

Fantastic museum! Great collection, lots to see, tons of fun and educational too!

Anne Joseph

Loads of fun for all ages.

jenny

Took my 5 year old grandson and 2 19 year olds we all loved it

Belinda Syjud

Took my grandkids here, they love it but I was a little disappointed. I thought there would be more hands on stuff

Crystal Johnson

This is a great place! We Stopped here to take a break as we were driving to Florida. It's amazing inside they have a fire truck simulator, and a station to make your own firefighters badge. My 3 year old enjoyed sliding down the fireman's Pole and seeing all the fighter trucks. This place is worth the stop.

kerri varney

Fun and educational!

Sarah Taylor

This is so much fun for all ages. We had a group ages 18 to 57. We were not disappointed. Thank you to all the helpful and courteous staff.

TIFFANY PHILLIPS

This Museum exceeded what we expected! Definitely will come back with our children!

Mary Flores

We had a great time in this museum. The staff was very informative and made us feel welcome. We enjoyed seeing the different fire trucks and how beautifully they were restored.

Matt Dandridge

I come from a Fire/Police family, and this place is absolutely stellar. It has very informative displays for both childs and adults, and many restored fire trucks (they look brand new). Also a small play area, theater, and fire truck simulator. Here, I get the same kind of feel as when I go into a family member's fire house

Bretaigne Stroman

Great place

Debby Matthews

It fun there if like fire truck

Billy

Very cool place to take kids!

Frank Plate

Definitely worth the trip!

Roman Greer

Great museum had alot of nice old fire trucks. Was a great place.

Fusion Martial Arts

They have done a great job to this place. Love it

Chad Holland

As a 24 year veteran of the fire services and as a fire truck salesman, this was an excellent family experience. Not only for the history of the fire apparatus, but home fire safety education that was very interactive for kids. Never thought I would get the opportunity for my 10 year old to get to drive me in a fire truck emergency traffic. What an experience!

Felicity Duran

Cute museum. Some staff were sweet and helpful. Some were miserable and it showed. Definitely worth the very little money it costs. I would have paid more and still been just as pleased.

Russ Burt

Our visit was amazing, from the hands on displays to the playground. My kids had so much fun we went two days in a row

Robin Smith

I love this place! Extremely detailed & informative. I always learn something new when I visit.

Hawk Dobrich

Nice lay out of fire trucks . Small display and great for all ages .

John Hammock

Amazing museum and a truly amazing collection of fire apparatus.

Kelu Simpson

Great place, kids 5 and 2 loved it. Fire engine you could pretend to drive with moving screen and siren was the best.

DB Smith

My wife and I brought our two grandchildren ages 5 and 3 to the Fire Museum on a Thursday morning. We weren’t sure what to expect, but after spending two hours walking around the exhibits and viewing the dioramas we give the museum an enthusiastic 5 star rating. The exhibits of antique fire engines and antique and modern firefighting equipment are very well done. There are informative placards for all the exhibits, and although you can’t touch the immaculately restored fire engines you can get close enough to admire the craftsmanship that was part of their construction. The kids’ favorite parts were the fire engine simulator, the fire station pole and the household fire safety diorama. It is no exaggeration to say that the dioramas are done at the Disney park level or better. The staff were friendly and helpful. They gave the impression that they really like their work/service at the museum. We highly recommend a visit to the Fire Museum for young and old alike.

Marti Sebestyen

First time here today with my 2 kids and I highly recommend. Cheapest way to kill some time and to learn a lot at the same time. Their simulator is fabulous,my son ride it a few times, and the little show what they have about fire safety is amazing. We love it!

Michael Rhoads

Great day out $6 admission for adults 12+ free under that, play area in the middle with sides and poles. Educational exibits for both fire safety as well as fire engine technology. Bathrooms and parking were more than acceptable, modest good shop but did have stuff like bumper stickers and t shirts as well as other gifts.

Doug Gregory

Great place to bring the kids.

Dave Flagg

Very cool! Lots of old extremely well maintained engines. Lots of stuff to keep the kids entertained. There is a slide and fire pole to slide down.$6 per adult and kids under 12 free. Good couple of hours

Thomas O'Brien

My kids and I had a great time seeing how far the Fire Service has come along.

Mike Dower

Great place to visit and learn a little history about fire fighting. Would be very educational for young kids to learn about fire escape plans.

Trudi Sines

Some interactive not working

Dan Hetrick

Very cool display of historical fire engines. Lots of interactive learning displays for kids!

cynthia suggs

Great place to visit

Christopher Parks

Low priced. Great set up. Lots of info. Kid friendly. Neat experience.

Nathan Wells

I loved it.. I'm not sure what I enjoyed more the fire museum or the Yourk Town.... Hard choice. The fire trucks are so neat to look... Thrying to picture yourself driving or working the pump.

Lee Hulett

Great place with a good deal of history.

Marvin Greer

Great tribute to fire history and those who serve. Also , good education for safety.

Jelana Brown

Wish they just had a little more to do for like kids.. Had not changed in forever

Two Toned

Great for families of all ages. There are lots of old fire trucks to see. There is a slide for kids to play on as well as an interactive area for everyone.

K Lego

Awesome place to checkout while in Charleston. A great collection of American La France fire appartus. A lot of history about the fire service and fun for the whole family.

Sean

It was nice and quiet. Very informative with a couple of interactive exhibits. A simulator and some shows for the younger audience. Admission was reasonable at 6$ for an adult(don't have any type of heritage pass or anything when I went, they have special museum passes though) and I am overall quite glad I went.

Anna Pilkenton

Really fascinating and fun museum!! They have about 10 or so fire trucks from the entire last century, which are all very well kept. The staff is exceptional and the guide is very engaging and professional. I learned a lot that I would not have otherwise known. It's a pretty compact museum- I got through the entire museum in about 30 minutes. It would probably be great for a brief trip with the kids. There is a machine where you can build your own badge and a fire truck simulator- which are fun for everyone. It's very refreshing to get a quality history lesson without much controversy.

Fallen Mikey

Good place to teach children and good place for a quited place good staff if your new to SC

Robert Smith

Great educational experience for our kids.

Alan South

If you are a Firefighter it will take you back in time. Lot of history.

Ryan Trickel

Very cool museum. Several video displays and an awesome collection of fire engines through the years.

Todd Moore

Great collection of fire truck history. People were very knowledgeable and friendly.

Andrew Miller

Do you like fire trucks? How about old fire trucks? Do you have small children and want to take them someplace that's fun, educational and may just save their lives? Then visit here. It's worth it. They not only have fire trucks, but equipment from around the world. There's educational activities for the children, and even some for the adults.

Sudarshana Sharma

One of it's kind and very knowledgeable open minded guide helped us through the history of

Jacqueline Ackerman

We absolutely love visiting the museum! No matter what age you are you will love it! And don't forget your free fire helmet on the way out for the kiddos.

Sarah Zito

Great place to take the kids. The staff was very friendly. We spent hours there, even though it is a small facility.

Christine Gildersleeve

This is a great place to bring your budding fire fighters. My 7yo son loved it. I did too, we had a great time!

Kipp Valentine

Fun for children

John Crouse

While not as geared towards children as expected, this is a real journey through the history with lots of fun interactive exhibits including a firetruck driving simulation that my 2 year old loved.

Carissa Grow

Interactive exhibits, personalized stickers and a punch card quiz we're just a few of our favorite features of this museum! Very well done. My kids loved it and learned a lot!

Mark Robinson

Pretty cool if you're into firetrucks and the history of.

cynthia diton

Excellent place for kids and adults! Priced very reasonable.

Natanya Miller

Such a great, inexpensive, fun spot for kids.

George Haselden

Very nice.

Peter Ruth

Wonderfull place to learn about fire safety no o ly for the children but for everyone.

Catherine Murray

Lots of fire engine history and info. Loved seeing the old fashioned fire engines! For younger children, the slide and fire fighter pole were very popular.

Michelle D.

Great learning environment and entertaining for the kids

Arica Fishback

Great for family with young kids. Hands on activities. Fire prevention shows. Amazing collection of firetrucks. You really get to experience what it's like to be a firefighter. $6 per adult kids 12 and under free.

Sherrie Zabinski

Awesome place. Great place for kids. Educational and interactive activities.

Ryan B

Way better than i expected. Great fpr kids. Lots of hands on activities

J Davis

Inexpensive museum that was perfect for my toddlers, older child, and adults. Interactive and educational. I wish it was a little bigger. Definitely worth a visit and again great price!

Jodi Waterhouse

For toddlers go right at 4 before they do last admission. It will be quiet and u can do the simulator and touch screens as much as your tot wants! Otherwise it's better for older kids who can read.

jesse judy

One of my favorite places to adventure

Shawn Herr

This place is amazing ! Alot of history on fire trucks

Jackie Green

It is awesome, a wonderful place to go

MD P

Great location for kids to play indoors and very helpful staff

Steven Kenyon

Had a great time here. Very kid friendly with interactive displays and a simulator fire truck for kids to drive. Also very cheap to get in and awesome displays. The staff is very friendly, just an overall great time.

J Gainey

Kids loved it! Especially the simulator.

Carlo Emanuele Barbi

Very interesting and some good old fire trucks (nice & polished).

Matt Gordon

We went on Monday, it's now Thursday and the kids are asking to go back! Thefire trucks are beautiful, it's educational and teaches fire safety! There is also a simulator, fire pole, slide, and video.

Jessica Carstensen

This is a real treat for the kids. My twelve year old remained engaged through the interactive true/false “quiz” and my four year old loved everything- especially the fire pole. Our kids learned a lot while having fun. The price of entry made The Fire Museum a top choice on our trip. I would recommend this experience to anyone and everyone!

Larry Beldner

Fantastic collection of fire fighting equipment thru the years. Oldest: bucket brigade hand to hand passing buckets of water. Also, a very small, original looking, water box on wheels. Full of water, rushed to the fire and dumped on it. More trucks showing the evolving types, and animated house interior highlighting danger spots. Best is fire pole and giant slide. Also, Fire truck with guests inside, horns blaring, windshield film shows ride to the emergency buttons to push, wheel to steer. Super place!!

terry sims

Love coming here learned a lot about some old fire trucks

Joe Waytula

This is a great place to take young children. They have a fire truck simulator that the kids can drive. They can print out a sticker with their name for free. There is even a slide that they can go down.

Allison Fogle

Fun and educational. Friendly staff, clean facility. Recommended for any age!

Frieda Mackey

Had wonderful time with the grandkids. Lots of great info

Stephen Henry

Great experience for the family

Jeff Driesen

I had some good friends in town with their 2 kids. We took the kids here on a rainy day and they enjoyed it. They have some interesting things to look at for adults as well. After witnessing a family home burning to the ground, these guys will always get my support. I'll certainly go back next time we have some kids in need of activities!

Dan Leber

It was a great place, the staff were very friendly.

Bonnie Oliver

Great way to learn about fire saftey for kiddos, and the vintage trucks are fascinating for all ages. The Museum is small, but we still were there almost 2 hours.

Przemek Nowakowski

Great little museum for the entire family. Beautifully restored fire trucks from all eras and a lot of interactive fun for the younger ones (fire truck simulator!!!). Must-see for the firefighters fans.

Lydia Potter

Incredible museum full of firetrucks and learning all about the history of many fire related things.

Todd Ingram

Way cool

Tammy Lloyd

Went for a birthday party and had a blast.

Bobby Russell Jr

Very nice displays of some beautiful old fire apparatus

Suzie Brill

Super cool piece of history. Everyone should visit

Brent Tatum

Well kept museum and I would say worth going to for any age. I was kept interested by the various fire trucks on display and the history behind them. My 6 and 3 year old enjoyed the real fire truck you could get in, the fire pole and slide, as well as the interactive displays. We've been there a couple times and average about 2hrs there.

Torrey Blackmon

Fun for everyone. So many inter active activities for kids

Cody Stotts

Straight forward displays that engage children at every level.

Evan Jackson

Man this place was so good. Love that fire truck simulator.

John Kluttz

If your kids like fire trucks this is the place dating back into the 1920s . They have a simulation fire truck for the kids to drive . Several other things for knowledge on fire .

Preston Southern

LOTS of beautiful history here very neat for kids and adults, explains a lot about firefighting that your average person wouldn't usually know.

Melissa Beal

Very fun and educational experience

Kimberly Yohey

It's a really good place to take kids who are interested in firefighting and even adults who want to learn about firefighting history.

Becky Sparks

The best fire museum I've ever seen.

Kecr888 R

If you have any kids with an interest in firefighting/fire engines, this is a fun little museum located right by Tanger outlets in North Chas. Kids are free and adults are $6, so it's very inexpensive. Museum is basically one very large room with a chro logical history of various fire engines and examples of them. A couple o teractive exhibits and a large slide/ladder/pole in center keep active ones busy. Warning:. Since goal is fire safety, several of the interactive exhibits mimick fires breaking out in home and may be scary for younger ones-they have warnings posted and it's easy to walk away if it happens

C Wishard

if you are or were or wanted to be a firefighter this is one cool place the is alot of interactive exhibits and you can even "drive" a fire truck so grab the kids and bring a poncho as my nephew says wee oh wee oh s

psn lilrabbit83

My 6 year old has fun here every time we go

Thomas Bellamy

My children really enjoyed themselves there. They learned a lot. Now correct daddy on what they learned there

Summer Baker

The kids and I had so much fun. Love that they can make their own stickers. They really loved that play area and the simulator. Very clean & friendly guides.

Anthony Scoggin

This is a magical place!

Tyson Webb

fun and learn about fire safety.

Or Bar-Ziv

My 3 years old son loved it!! A great place to spend 1-3 hours. #Fire #fireman #museum

Jeff Palmer

Great place for a few hours of family fun. Great history of fire trucks. Our boys love it. Also has a nice private event area. Price is reasonable.

Devon Raby

Beautiful old fully restored fire engine. Cost $6 a person but worth it.

Jon H

I visited here with my family and everyone had a great time. The kids loved the badge maker and especially the virtual fire truck emulator. They played in it several times. They also enjoyed the playground in the middle of the museum as well. There are several fire trucks on display dating back to the 1800s. Lots of fun and leaning here plus it isn't super expensive!

kendrick Daniel

It was a great experience for me and the family

Brandon Fuller

Very cool little museum near the Tanger Outlet Mall in North Charleston. My four-year-old throughly enjoyed seeing all of the old firetrucks on display. There is also a slide and fire man pole to slide down inside. Would highly recommend this attraction!

Chandler Scott

Amazing place! My kids enjoyed it and learned a lot about fire safety! The collection and history of fire trucks is amazing.

Theodore Lu

Great educational place for kids. Super affordable and accessible.

James Roberts

Great museum, all types of fire engines throughout time.

Evan Guthrie

The North Charleston and American LaFrance Fire Museum and Educational Center is a great place to visit and learn about firefighting and fire safety. The museum has a lot of cool exhibits, place to play, and things to climb on. This is a awesome place for kids and adult kids to have fun and do something that will teach important lessons that could one day save many lives. I have had a great experience every time I have been here and look forward for the chance to come back again.