field trips and group Visits

The Denver Firefighters Museum is happy to accept reservations for group visits and field trips of ten (10) people or more to explore the Museum and learn about the history of the Denver Fire Department and fire safety!

Groups of ten or more people 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 9:30 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 a guided museum experience.
- 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
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.
Please note: All invoices must be paid within 2 weeks of receipt date or there will be a 10% penalty fee added for each outstanding day.

Experience

Field trips and group visits at the Denver Firefighters Museum are guided by staff or volunteers to give all participants a better understanding of the history of the Denver Fire Department. If a group would like to add-on a lecture, craft, or class to their field trip, 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. Your guide will help you explore several interactive areas during your tour. Depending on the length of your visit, your group will have time to explore the interactive areas again before you leave.
Once a group arrives at the museum, a museum staff member or volunteer will greet everyone. We ask that whoever is handling payment stay at the admissions desk at the front of the building while the rest of the group heads to the Education Center at the back of the first floor for a fire safety video and quick orientation. Museum staff are happy to help as needed to divide groups. Once groups are divided, guides will take each group to start their tour. If your group added on a craft or class, we will begin with the craft and then start the guided tour.

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.
The DFM also can provide a social narrative, available for guests to become familiar with the museum and areas where sensory input could affect the museum experience. Read more about our Accessibility options here.

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).
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 and Group Visit 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! Staff can facilitate seasonal or fire-themed crafts for your students to take home with them.

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 or fire science! Choose from one of our interactive and engaging classes and workshops to supplement a guided experience of the museum. It's a great way to fill up a morning or afternoon. 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 outreach classes **

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Adult Gallery Talks

Art in the Firehouse

Adult Gallery Talks

Need an easy upgrade to your DFM group visit? Select the option in our booking form or reach out to our Education and Outreach Coordinator to schedule one of our gallery talks. Gallery Talks typically last 30 minutes and can be customized based on the interests of the group!

Pricing: Gallery Talks are an additional $1 per person (not including required chaperones)

** Group visit add-on pricing is separate from pricing for outreach presentations**

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Adult Gallery Talks

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