04/21/2012
07:21 PM
Nice Museum
TripAdvisor traveler rating: 4 of 5 stars
The staff has done a great job keeping the history of FDNY. Some great stories and apparatus. The early days of the fire department was heavily influenced by politics and insurance companies. I...
04/18/2012
05:08 AM
Small but nice
TripAdvisor traveler rating: 4 of 5 stars
The museum is rather small but is very nicely done. It offers old fire engines to look at, and a touching 9/11 memorial room. You can also try on some FDNY gear. Unfortunately, that was the only...
04/10/2012
08:37 PM
Must See
TripAdvisor traveler rating: 5 of 5 stars
Incredibile experience. Be prepared to shed a few tears.
02/11/2012
01:39 AM
Worth it
TripAdvisor traveler rating: 3 of 5 stars
Worth a trip and admission is $8. 911 exhibit is good and you can try on real FDNY clothing and fire hats. A shop with all your merchandise and tshirts. They are a little expensive and you can get...
01/30/2012
09:25 AM
Very interesting
TripAdvisor traveler rating: 5 of 5 stars
My husband and I were a little more interested than my 5 year old, but well worth the experience.
01/30/2012
07:37 AM
hands on museum
TripAdvisor traveler rating: 5 of 5 stars
really good museum dates the original start with plenty of engines tools and hats badges plenty of school children very sombre 9/11 display good shop for souveniers
01/28/2012
06:29 AM
Great look at FDNY past and present
TripAdvisor traveler rating: 5 of 5 stars
A small but nice museum. Got many old items and engines to do with FDNY which are very interesting. The staff are lovely and will answer any questions you may want to ask and you can even have a photo...
01/19/2012
02:39 PM
Nostalgiac but "dated"
TripAdvisor traveler rating: 3 of 5 stars
It was cool to see the old fire engines and read the history of NYC fire department, but there isn't anything engaging. I was disappointed in the 9/11 exhibit. There aren't really any interactive...
12/09/2011
08:59 AM
Perfect for the future firefighters!
TripAdvisor traveler rating: 4 of 5 stars
We went to the NYC Fire Museum with our boys who are 6. They LOVE all emergency vehicles. The museum is housed in an old firehouse on Spring Street in Tribeca area of the city. It is a small...
11/12/2011
06:41 AM
Absolute must do!
TripAdvisor traveler rating: 5 of 5 stars
Check out this museum! It's a jewel hidden in lower Manhattan. Give it an hour of your life, and you'll come out with greater respect for the rescuers doing an amazing job all over the world. Thanks!