Entry No. 25 — the Memphis file — filed under: firefighting

Fire Museum of Memphis

A single obsession — fire and life safety — filling a still-active-looking historic firehouse, Engine House No. 1, with interactive exhibits staffed by actual Memphis Fire Department education specialists; last admission is cut off at 3:45pm sharp so nobody rushes the collection.

The move: Go on a weekday morning when it's quiet, work through the exhibits at your own pace, and see who can spot the oldest piece of Memphis firefighting equipment on display.

• 📍 Downtown Memphis
• 💸 $
• ⚡ Up for anything
• 🌗 Indoors

Where: 118 Adams Ave, Memphis, TN 38103

Hours: Added 2026-07-20 — confirm current hours before you go.

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Further reading: Official site

last checked: 2026-07-20