Guided Tours &
Field Trips

Tours for Children:
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Listed below are activities that may be featured on your tour. 
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• Tour of the Houston Fire Museum highlighting Historic Station No. 7 and description of what it was like to live and fight fires in 1899.

• Horse-drawn apparatus, 1934 American LaFrance fire truck, original fire poles, bronze firefighter statue, hands on experiences with historic fire equipment and turnout gear.

• "Be Cool About Fire Safety" video.

• Bucket Brigade showcasing the "old fashioned" way of fighting fires.

• Stop Drop and Roll activity.

• Obstacle course and movement activities highlighting the physical attributes needed to be a firefighter.

• Fire extinguisher activity.

• Fall and crawl activity highlighting staying down low from smoke

• An opportunity to slide down a child-size fire pole.

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Interactive field trips are ideal for children ages 4 through 1st grade. ​
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Tours for Adults:​

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The Museum’s most important artifact is its historic home “Old 7’s.” Built in 1899, it is the oldest fire station still standing in Houston. The Museum reopened a year ago after a four year period of preservation. Your group will enjoy touring the beautifully restored icon.
 
Tours include the history of the building and firefighting in Houston. It will be a great trip down memory lane as you hear about horse-drawn apparatus, call boxes, and fire marks to name a few. 
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Booking Info:

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• A nonrefundable $25 deposit is required to book your spot.  Each individual in your group will need to pay $10 admission upon arrival, including school chaperones.

• Additional fees may apply based on the tour content and activities.

• Ideal maximum number of guests per tour is 30. We can accommodate groups up to 90, but these tours need to be coordinated through our Director, Kate Ryther, who can be reached at kate@houstonfiremuseum.org or 713-524-2526.

 

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Times Offered:

Tuesday through Friday: 10:00AM and 12:30PM
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