Feuerwehrmuseum (Firefighting Museum)

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Photo by Ilia Gutu
Free entry
Budget
Preschoolers (3–6)
Teens (13–17)
Adults
Restrooms
Guided tours
Self‑guided
Audio guide
Group tours
Wheelchair accessible
Step-free access
Accessible restroom
Groups
School groups
Indoor
Rain or shine
Public transport
By car
By bike

Description

Water on! 🚒 The firefighting museum at the headquarters of the world's oldest professional fire department offers families an exciting glimpse into more than three centuries of firefighting history.

In eight display rooms historical uniforms, equipment, photos, and documents are shown—from medieval wooden box pumps to modern protective gear. Especially impressive are exhibits about deployments such as the Ringtheater fire, the Rotunda, and the Palace of Justice fire. As a service, a free audio guide is available as an app.

Free admission and free tours for children and youths. For some fire stations, free tours for children aged 6 and up can also be organized. 👨🚒🧯

Suitable for children and youths: ages 2–6, 6–10, 10–12 and from 12 years.

  • Eight thematic display rooms with uniforms, equipment, photos and documents.

  • Free audio guide as an app (Hearonymus).

  • Special exhibition "Die Wiener Freiwilligen Feuerwehren" with original documents and historic photos.

  • Display depot of historic vehicles at the Floridsdorf main fire station—from horse-drawn wagons to vehicles from the 1970s.

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Working hours

Closed
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
14:00 - 17:00
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
Closed
Friday
Closed
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
09:00 - 12:00

Details can change — please confirm important info with the venue.