Field Trips

Our interactive field trips are available for elementary children ages 4 thru 1st grade and 2nd thru 5th grade.
The Museum recently reopened after being closed for 4 years for the preservation of its historic home, “Old 7’s.” Opening in 1899, it is the oldest fire station still standing in Houston. Field trips include the history of the building and firefighting in Houston. Educational activities focus on learning fire prevention and safety tips for the home.
Times Offered:
Tuesday: 10:00AM and 1:00PM
Booking Info:
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A nonrefundable $25 deposit is required to book your spot. All children and adults in your group will need to pay admission upon arrival.
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Maximum of 16 children per group and a minimum of 1 adult for every 8 children.
4 years - 1st grade:
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Interactive tour of the Houston Fire Museum highlighting Historic Station No. 7. Featured items: horse drawn apparatus, 1934 American LaFrance fire truck, original fire poles, bronze firefighter statue (used to discuss firefighter's safety gear), and a walk through the playroom. (The field trip doesn’t allow time for the playroom but you may stay after the field trip has ended.)
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"Be Cool About Fire Safety" video followed by an interactive snack that highlights the importance of learning escape routes and a meeting place. (Please let us know if there are any food allergies.) A fire engine craft can be substituted for the snack.
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Bucket Brigade race showcasing the "old fashioned" way of fighting fires.
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Stop Drop and Roll activity.
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Fall and Crawl activity highlighting staying down low from smoke.
2nd grade - 5th grade:
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Interactive tour of the Houston Fire Museum highlighting Historic Station No. 7. Featured items: horse drawn apparatus, 1934 American LaFrance fire truck, original fire poles, bronze firefighter statue (used to discuss firefighter's safety gear), and a walk through the playroom. (The field trip doesn’t allow time for the playroom but you may stay after the field trip has ended.)
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"Be Cool About Fire Safety" video followed by an interactive snack that highlights the importance of learning escape routes and a meeting place. (Please let us know if there are any food allergies.) Unlike the younger group, there is not a craft substitution for the snack.
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Bucket Brigade race showcasing the "old fashioned" way of fighting fires.
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Obstacle course highlighting agility that firefighters need, stop drop and roll, and staying low when in a smoke-filled environment. This is on the second floor of the museum and can only be accessed by stairs. Please let us know if your group needs us to make special accommodations.
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Group reading games: Word Scramble and Crossword Puzzle activities related to fire safety and firefighters.