San Diego Firehouse Museum, San Diego

Name: San Diego Firehouse Museum
Address: 1572 Columbia St, San Diego, 92101, United States
Telephone: +1 619-232-3473

#172 among attractions in San Diego

Museum, Specialty museum

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San Diego Firehouse Museum (address: 1572 Columbia St) is a place located in San Diego (California state) and belongs to the category of museum, specialty museum.

It is situated at an altitude of 52 feet, and its geographical coordinates are 32°43'18"N latitude and 117°10'5"W longitude.

Planning a visit to this place, one can easily and conveniently get there by public transportation. San Diego Firehouse Museum is a short distance from the following public transport stations: County Center/Little Italy (light rail, 3 min walk), San Diego (train, 9 min walk), America Plaza (tram, 10 min walk), Broadway & Union St. (bus, 12 min walk).

Among other places and attractions worth visiting in the area are: Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church (church, 3 min walk), East Village (neighbourhood, 5 min walk), Sapphire Tower (skyscraper, 5 min walk).

Coordinates: 32°43'18"N, 117°10'5"W

Address

1572 Columbia StDowntown San Diego (Little Italy)San Diego 92101 United States

Contact

+1 619-232-3473

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San Diego Firehouse Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Maritime Museum of San Diego, Westfield Horton Plaza, Dolphin Cove, Star of India Ship.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is San Diego Firehouse Museum open?

San Diego Firehouse Museum is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday closed
Wednesday closed
Thursday 10 am - 2 pm
Friday 10 am - 2 pm
Saturday 10 am - 4 pm
Sunday 10 am - 4 pm

Which popular attractions are close to San Diego Firehouse Museum?

Nearby attractions include Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church, San Diego (3 min walk), East Village, San Diego (5 min walk), Sapphire Tower, San Diego (5 min walk), Amici Park, San Diego (6 min walk).

How to get to San Diego Firehouse Museum by public transport?

The nearest stations to San Diego Firehouse Museum:

Light rail

County Center/Little Italy • Lines: 510, 530 (3 min walk)
Santa Fe Depot • Lines: 510, 530 (9 min walk)

Train

San Diego (9 min walk)

Tram

America Plaza • Lines: Silver (10 min walk)
Civic Center • Lines: Silver (13 min walk)

Bus

Broadway & Union St. • Lines: 992 (12 min walk)
1st Avenue and Broadway • Lines: 901 (13 min walk)