1 / 2Nassau County Firefighters Museum and Education Center
📍 Uniondale, NY
Interactive fire safety museum in Uniondale featuring real fire trucks, horse-drawn steamers, and vintage engines visitors can climb and drive. Dedicated play areas for toddlers and a meaningful 9/11 memorial.
Really neat place to bring my 5 year old son. This place has really cool fire trucks and memorabilia as well as an incredibly meaningful 9/11 memorial wall. The play place for kids is good for really young kids and even my almost 6 year old had a great time playing with the fire truck toys and checking out all the cool exhibits, as well as climbing in the old fire trucks. I would definitely come again.
🏆 Family Action Verdict
Best for families with children aged 2–6 who respond to hands-on, climb-on exhibits. Older kids remains engage with the vintage apparatus and 9/11 memorial. Staff enthusiasm consistently elevates the visit beyond what the compact size might suggest. Check whether your local library offers free museum passes before paying admission.
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💬 What Families Are Saying
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Robert Reynolds
2 years ago
“Really neat place to bring my 5 year old son. This place has really cool fire trucks and memorabilia as well as an incredibly meaningful 9/11 memorial wall. The play place for kids is good for really young kids and even my almost 6 year old had a great time playing with the fire truck toys and checking out all the cool exhibits, as well as climbing in the old fire trucks. I would definitely come again.”
Nona Chen
4 weeks ago
“Great exhibit of firehouses with a play area for toddlers and another spot with toy firetrucks for the kids to play with. Tons of placards teaching fire safety. Great place for you little one to visit and burn off some energy! See if your library will offer a free museum pass!”
Aleli Na
7 months ago
“Small museum but full of history! The kids loved learning fire safety in a fun way, and seeing the old fire trucks and dalmatians was such a treat. Great quick stop for families—educational and enjoyable! 🚒🧯👨🚒”
Yuezhe Li
3 months ago
“Cool collections. Helpful staffers. Family friendly. My toddler had fun here. I will come back again when he’s a bit older so we can learn more about fire safety.”
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Overview
The Nassau County Firefighters Museum holds fire apparatus spanning 1834 to the present day — horse-drawn steamers, vintage engines, tank cars, and cabooses that visitors can climb and drive. Interactive fire safety exhibits walk families through alarm activation and firefighting scenarios. A dedicated play area with toy fire trucks suits toddlers. A 9/11 memorial adds depth for older children. Staff are enthusiastic and knowledgeable, often guiding visitors through the exhibits personally.
