field trips and group Visits

The Denver Firefighters Museum is happy to accept reservations for group visits and field trips to explore the Museum and learn about the history of the Denver Fire Department and fire safety!

Groups MUST reserve ahead of time with the Education and Outreach Coordinator. If a group arrives at the Museum without a reservation, Museum staff reserve the right to turn that group away due to the capacity limitations of the Museum's historic building.

If you are interested in scheduling a group visit or field trip, please review the information below and contact the Education and Outreach Coordinator at educator@denverfirefightersmuseum.org to schedule your group visit or field trip.

Field trip and group tour information

Please reach us at educator@denverfirefightersmuseum.org if you cannot find an answer to your question listed below.

Scheduling

We schedule field trip and group visits during our regular museum hours: Tuesdays - Saturdays starting at 10:00 am and no later than 2:30 pm.
Please plan on 1-1.5 hours for your visit. If your group feels like they will need more time, please let the Education and Outreach Coordinator know.

Group Size

Due to the size of the historic building the Museum is housed within, Old Station No. 1, the maximum group size is 40 individuals (including all students, teachers, chaperones, etc.).
If a group is larger than 40 individuals, please let the Education and Outreach Coordinator know to discuss possible options.
In order to ensure a fun and educational experience for everyone, the Museum requires 1 adult (teacher or chaperone) for every 10 students on a field trip or group visit.

Group Admission Rates

The Museum offers discounted admission rates for groups who make their reservations at least two weeks ahead of time. The prices listed below are for the traditional self-guided museum experience. If your group would like a guided tour, please see that pricing information below.
- Required Chaperones: Free
- Tour Adults: $7.00
- Tour Seniors (65 years and older): $6.00
- Tour Children (ages 3-12 years old): $5.00
- Tour Children (1 - 2 years old): $3.00
- Tour Children (under 1 year old): Free
Guided Tours: additional $1 per individual (excluding required chaperones)
Please note: Library passes are intended for family-use only. The Museum will only accept one library pass (good for up to 4 people) per group.

Payment

The Museum prefers that field trips and group visits pay for their group when they arrive at the Museum for their scheduled time. This way we can ensure that organizations only pay for those who attend.
If a group needs to pay at a different time, please let the Education and Outreach Coordinator know to discuss options.

Experience

Field trips and group visits at the Denver Firefighters Museum are self-guided so that groups may explore at their own pace. If a group would like a guided experience, please contact the Education and Outreach Coordinator.
The Museum exhibits explore the history of the Denver Fire Department, firefighting generally, and helpful fire safety and prevention information.
There are several interactive areas for children to explore throughout the Museum. The Education and Outreach Coordinator will provide a Teacher's Orientation guide with the email confirmation for the field trip or group visit. This document offers ways for teachers and chaperones to facilitate each interactive with children so that they get the most out of their visit to the Museum.
Once a group arrives at the Museum, a Museum staff member will greet everyone. We ask that whomever is handling the payment stay at the admissions desk while the rest of the group heads to the Education Center at the back of the first floor. There a staff member will give the group some helpful information and the museum rules. Finally, we ask that groups of more than 10 people split up into smaller groups of no more than 10 people and start at different areas of the Museum to help with crowding. Museum staff are happy to help as needed to divide groups.

Parking

The Denver Firefighters Museum does not have a parking lot for visitors. The Education and Outreach Coordinator can provide a bus parking map with nearby paid parking lots for reference if that is helpful. There is on-street parking around the Museum as well.

Accessibility

The Denver Firefighters Museum has exhibit galleries on two floors and there is no elevator between the first and second floors due to the historic nature of the building. There are two sets of stairs connecting the floors.
The first floor gallery is ADA-accessible and has a restroom and water fountain.

Special Education Groups

The Denver Firefighters Museum is excited to welcome special education groups of all ages to the Museum. The Museum requires a ratio of 1 staff member/caregiver for every 3 special education visitors.
The special education group rate is $5.00 per person excluding staff members/caregivers (required staff member/caregivers receive free admission).
Guided Tours: additional $1 per individual (excluding required staff members/caregivers).
Please note: Library passes are intended for family-use only. The Museum will only accept one library pass (good for up to 4 people) per group.

Late Arrivals/Cancellations

If a group is going to be later than the scheduled time, please call the Museum at (303) 892-1436 to make Museum staff aware of your delay.
If a group is later than 30 minutes from the scheduled arrival time, Museum staff may need to adjust the tour time or activities to accommodate other tour or field trip groups that day.
If a group needs to cancel a field trip or group tour, please call the Museum at (303) 892-1436 at least 24 hours ahead of the scheduled time to cancel or reschedule.

Museum Rules

Field trip and group visit visitors must be supervised by a chaperone at all times while at the Museum.
There is not space to have lunch at the Denver Firefighters Museum. We cannot allow food or drink in the Museum, with the exception of closed water bottles, in order to protect our priceless collection of artifacts.
Please only touch objects when there is Squirt the Fire Dog on them. All other displays are for eyes only.
Please use indoor voices and walking feet while exploring the Museum.

Field trip add-ons

Art in the Firehouse

Choose from our selection of hands-on crafts to add a creative element to the beginning of your field trip experience!

Pricing: All craft add-ons to field trips or group visits are an additional $2 per person (not including required chaperones)

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Add-On Classes

Art in the Firehouse

Enhance your class' experience with fire safety! Choose from one of our interactive and engaging classes that teach appropriate and life-saving fire safety behaviors at developmentally appropriate ages. Click the button below to explore your options!

Pricing: Any class add-on is an additional $2 per student (not including required chaperones)

** Field trip add-on pricing is separate from pricing for public classes **

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Guided Tours

Art in the Firehouse

Guided Tours

Need an upgrade to your field trip? Reach out to our Education and Outreach Coordinator to schedule your guided field trip or group visit! Guided tours typically last 45 minutes to an hour and can be customized based on the interests and age level of the group!

Pricing: Guided tours are an additional $1 per person (not including required chaperones)

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Field trip and group tour information

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Art in the Firehouse

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Guided Tours

Art in the Firehouse

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