Fire Museum of Texas, Beaumont

Name: Fire Museum of Texas
Address: 400 Walnut St, Beaumont, 77701-2344, United States
Telephone: +1 409-880-3927

#3 among attractions in Beaumont

Museum, Top attraction, History museum, Specialty museum

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The Fire Museum of Texas is located in a former fire station, the former Central Fire Station, in Beaumont, Texas, built in 1927. The building is a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark, and is an example of the Renaissance Revival. The building houses state-of-the-art interactive fire safety exhibits with a collection of antique fire equipment dating as early as 1856. It also has a two-story interactive playhouse for children to learn fire safety. Another feature is that "...the world's largest working fire hydrant...", a towering twenty-four feet tall, is in front of the building. In addition to the fire hydrant, the museum features the State of Texas Firefighter Memorial, a 9-11 Memorial, and a Firefighter commemorative walkway. ()

Built: 1927 (97 years ago)Coordinates: 30°5'10"N, 94°5'55"W

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400 Walnut StMartin Luther KingBeaumont 77701-2344 United States

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+1 409-880-3927

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Fire Museum of Texas open?

Fire Museum of Texas is open:

Monday 8 am - 4:30 pm
Tuesday 8 am - 4:30 pm
Wednesday 8 am - 4:30 pm
Thursday 8 am - 4:30 pm
Friday 8 am - 4:30 pm
Saturday closed
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Fire Museum of Texas?

Nearby attractions include Crockett Street, Beaumont (3 min walk), Edison Museum, Beaumont (3 min walk), Goodhue Building, Beaumont (4 min walk), Art Museum of Southeast Texas, Beaumont (6 min walk).