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  • Old sepia photo of horse-drawn fire vehicles.
  • Fireman's hose mounted on a bicycle.

Fire Services Museum of Victoria

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  • Culture

The Fire Services Museum of Victoria showcases Australia's largest collection of fire-fighting memorabilia.

The Museum includes over 10,000 fire-related items collected both nationally and internationally and including fire appliances, personnel histories, memorabilia and associated items.

Located in the original headquarters of the Metropolitan Fire Brigade, the museum is run by volunteers who all have a background with the fire services.

Hours

Day Times
Monday
  • Closed
Tuesday
  • Closed
Wednesday
  • Closed
Thursday
  • 9am - 3pm 9am - 3pm
Friday
  • 9am - 3pm 9am - 3pm
Saturday
  • Closed
Sunday
  • 10am - 4pm 10am - 4pm

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Fire Services Museum of Victoria
39 Gisborne St
East Melbourne 3002

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Contact details

  • telephone number: 03 9662 2907
  • email address: fsmvic@tpg.com.au
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