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 interactive feature - it would have been nice if my son could actually climb on a fire engine (which you can do at... More

Incredibile experience. Be prepared to shed a few tears.

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 them cheaper elsewhere. However the most unhelpful male assistant can be found here which is worth a visit on its own.... More

My husband and I were a little more interested than my 5 year old, but well worth the experience.

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

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 in a firemans uniform. Nice little museum and cheap at only $8

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 exhibits. I think kids would be bored silly. But, it's only $8!

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 museum, but houses many old firetrucks and artifacts. I found the 9/11 tribute area very good. There is a wall of... More

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!