The hottest historic attraction in Key West!
Explore Key West’s hottest (and coolest)historic attraction and discover the fascinating history of firefighting in the Florida Keys.
We are a hidden gem located just off the beaten path in Old Town Key West. Purchase tickets at the museum. We have over 4000 square feet of unique artifacts and exhibits in our air-conditioned historic firhouse. The Key West Firehouse Museum is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to preserving our island’s firefighting legacy. Please visit, donate, or become a member today.
Climb behind the wheel of our classic fire engine.
Hear the station’s vintage alarm sound.
See the 1906 cemetery fire bell.
We’re Key West’s Fun Museum!
Kids love climbing behind the wheel of our 1929 fire engine, trying on a real firefighter’s helmet, ringing the bells, and searching for the many Dalmatians hiding around the historic firehouse.
Adults love the unique exhibits and unusual Key West history.
Everybody loves the cold a/c and retired firefighters!
Stop in and see what all the fun is about!
Our Story
Since 1907, Old Firehouse # 3 was home to Key West’s Sunnysouth Engine Company and Tiger Hose Company No. 3.
Decommissioned in 1998, the building fell into disrepair. For many years, old firefighters who served here walked by shaking their heads, telling friends, “If these walls could talk you wouldn’t believe the stories.”
Today, those stories are alive, thanks to the tireless efforts of retired Captain Alex Vega and countless members of our island community.
The Key West Firehouse Museum boasts an incredible collection of artifacts from an island where fires changed the course of history.
The firefighters from Key West’s Tiger Hose Company # 3
The Old Firehouse Experience
Our 30-minute audio tour will guide you through the fascinating history of firefighting in Key West, as told through the station and its artifacts. Bring your smartphone and headphones, or use our MP3 players.
Historical artifacts & vintage fire gear.
The original bunk room.
The last remaining steamer coal pit in America.
Rare fire badges & antique call boxes.
The Wall of Chiefs.
1906 cemetery fire bell.
Chief Bum Farto’s desk and uniform.
9/11 memorials.
Photo ops behind the old jail cell door.
Key West Firehouse Museum shirts and challenge coins.
Tours led by retired firefighters are usually available on request.