American Museum of Firefighting

The American Museum of Firefighting preserves and displays over 300 years of firefighting history and is situated just outside of downtown Hudson, NY.

In the early 1900's, after a suitable facility was constructed, a group of volunteer fireman agreed to donate several items for a museum collection a fire engine built in 1725 in England, a Gooseneck, a piano-style engine, a double deck engine, and three additional fire trucks. Today the museum includes an interactive children's exhibit on the science of fire, the history of the steam engine, a memorial to the firefighters who died on September 11, 2001, and the history and evolution of firefighting.

The museum opens for visitors from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily. The museum only closes for Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter, Memorial Day, and Independence Day. The museum has a gift shop that sells their unique coffee table books along with other souvenirs. They also hold various special events during the year.

The American Museum of Firefighting is a great place to take the family or children. Kids are typically mesmorized by firemen and firefightig supplies. Pictures can be taken near the displays and group rates area available.