Jacksonville Fire Museum, Jacksonville

Name: Jacksonville Fire Museum
Address: Jacksonville, United States
Telephone: +1 904 630 0618

#46 among attractions in Jacksonville

Museum, History museum

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The Jacksonville Fire Museum is part of the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department's Fire Prevention Division. The museum is home to artifacts detailing the history of the fire service not only in Jacksonville, but the entire state of Florida. Exhibits include photos from and a diorama of the Great Fire of 1901, a fully restored 1902 LaFrance horse-drawn fire engine, and a 1926 American LaFrance fire engine. ()

Established: 1982 (42 years ago)Visitors per year: 12.7 thous.Coordinates: 30°19'30"N, 81°39'2"W

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Downtown JacksonvilleJacksonville United States

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+1 904 630 0618

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Jacksonville Fire Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Laura Street, EverBank Field, Jacksonville Landing, Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena.

0.5 miW
Shopping, Shopping district
Laura Street, Jacksonville
14 min walk • Laura Street is a north–south street in Jacksonville, Florida, United States, named for the daughter of the city's founder, Isaiah D. Hart. Historically, the downtown portion of Laura Street has been considered the financial district of Jacksonville.
0.8 miE
Sport venue, Sport
EverBank Field, Jacksonville
21 min walk • TIAA Bank Field is an American football stadium located in Jacksonville, Florida, that primarily serves as the home facility of the Jacksonville Jaguars of the National Football League.
0.5 miW
Shopping, Shopping centre, Neighbourhood
Jacksonville Landing, Jacksonville
14 min walk • Nestled along the Northbank of the St. Johns River, Jacksonville Landing was a bustling marketplace and a beloved social hub in Jacksonville, Florida. For years, it served as a go-to destination for both locals and tourists looking to enjoy shopping, dining,...
~1780 ftE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena, Jacksonville
9 min walk • VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena is a multi-purpose arena located in Jacksonville, Florida. It currently serves as the home arena of the Jacksonville Icemen of the ECHL, the Jacksonville Giants of the American Basketball Association, and the Jacksonville Sharks of the National Arena League.
0.5 miSW
Park
Jacksonville Riverwalks, Jacksonville
13 min walk • The Jacksonville Riverwalks are a network of multi-use trails and open space developments along both the north and south banks of the St. Johns River in Jacksonville, Florida.
0.5 miE
Sport venue, Sport, Outdoor activities
121 Financial Ballpark, Jacksonville
12 min walk • 121 Financial Ballpark is a baseball park in Jacksonville, Florida. It is the home stadium of the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp Minor League Baseball team, who play in the International League. The facility opened in 2003.
0.5 miW
Bridge
Main Street Bridge, Jacksonville
12 min walk • The Main Street Bridge, officially the John T. Alsop Jr. Bridge, is a bridge crossing the St. Johns River in Jacksonville, Florida. It was the second bridge built across the river. It carries four lanes of traffic, and is signed as US 1/US 90. A lift bridge, it opened in July 1941 at a cost of $1.5 million.
0.6 miNW
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville, Jacksonville
15 min walk • The Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville, also known as MOCA Jacksonville, is a contemporary art museum in Jacksonville, Florida, funded and operated as a "cultural institute" of the University of North Florida.
~1710 ftW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Concert hall
Florida Theatre, Jacksonville
9 min walk • The Florida Theatre is a historic American movie theater located in Jacksonville, Florida. Opened in April 1927, it was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places on November 4, 1982. On April 18, 2012, the AIA's Florida Chapter placed the building on its list of Florida Architecture: 100 Years. 100 Places.
0.5 miW
Event space, Social club
Wells Fargo Center, Jacksonville
13 min walk • Wells Fargo Center is a skyscraper in the downtown area of Jacksonville, Florida, at the southeast corner of Bay and Laura streets. Standing 535 feet tall, it is the city's second-tallest building. It was formerly known as the Modis Building until 2011, when Wells Fargo acquired the naming rights.
~1640 ftNW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
St. John's Cathedral, Jacksonville
8 min walk • St. John's Cathedral is a cathedral of the Episcopal Church in Jacksonville, Florida, U.S. One of the oldest congregations in Jacksonville, it became the seat of the Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Florida in 1951. The current building dates to 1906.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Jacksonville Fire Museum?

Nearby attractions include St. John's Cathedral, Jacksonville (8 min walk), Florida Theatre, Jacksonville (9 min walk), Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena, Jacksonville (9 min walk), Basilica of the Immaculate Conception, Jacksonville (11 min walk).

How to get to Jacksonville Fire Museum by public transport?

The nearest stations to Jacksonville Fire Museum:

Train

Riverplace (16 min walk)
James Weldon Johnson Park (17 min walk)

Bus

Bay S • Lines: 200, 4, 86, Nassau Express Select (19 min walk)
Bay P • Lines: 1, 17, 18, 3, 5, 5A, 5B (19 min walk)