We had such a great time at the Los Angeles County Fire Museum in Bellflower! From the moment we walked in, we noticed how incredibly clean and well-kept everything was. The exhibits are organized beautifully, and you can tell they take a lot of pride in maintaining the space. The staff was so friendly and welcoming. They were happy to answer questions and shared interesting details that made the experience even more special. It didn't feel rushed at all, just a warm, inviting environment. It's also located right in the middle of a nice little downtown area, which makes it perfect to visit and then grab a bite or walk around after. Such a hidden gem! We'll definitely be back and highly recommend checking it out. $5 a person and children 12& under are free. read more

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This is a small museum but it's full of interesting displays of fire trucks and ambulances, each with their own unique history and perfectly preserved and polished and restored. We came here with my daughters and their family. The children were very entertained and learned so much about firemen and firehouses and fire engines and ambulances. This is a must visit museum. The veteran firefighters were very friendly and helpful. We thanked them for what they did to keep our community safe! read more

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Our homeschool co-op had the opportunity to visit the fire museum and it was great! Children 12 below are free, 13+ is $5. We booked a docent led tour and learned a lot of Information of the history of fire fighters. We saw fire trucks that dated before the civil war. Bob and John who led the tour were very kind and informative. I would definitely recommend this tour to people of all ages. read more

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The good: It's free for kids under 12 years old! Adults are $5 per person. The back area has a kids table for coloring as well as a fire truck playground structure with firefighter clothes kids can try on. My kid colored around 12 papers of fire trucks and ambulances. The vehicles inside are kept meticulously clean and shiny. It was really cool to see the history behind these cars and some notable people in the LA fire fighting world. The photo op in the back where you could look like a firefighter saving a baby was cool. There were also nice mini replicas of all the different firehouses in the LA area. They had free Starbursts for kids and informational magazines with history. I found free street parking outside. The bad: It would've been cool to have firefighter hats as well for kids to try on. It's not a kid centric museum per se but it was still fun for my kids. I had to keep reminding kids that they cannot touch anything here. The interesting: Their lobby sold kids toys and clothes related to firefighting. read more

Ok, this place is great. Five stars for preservation, cleanliness, knowledgeable docents. BUT I wouldn't recommend this for small children. There's no touching, which is hard for most kids I know. The docent said there was a kids area in back, and I was relieved, but it's one toy truck and a dress up jacket. Doesn't hit the mark for a kids excursion. Beautiful facility. Easy to find. Bring your grandpa. read more

Absolutely gorgeous collection. Very knowledgeable docent ( David Martinez) who showed me all kinds of really cool things! read more

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My 7 and 5 year old kids love it here! There are volunteers (retired firefighters) that walk you through the charming museum and share a few insights and fun facts. The kids corner with coloring pages and play firetruck is a nice bonus. read more

Ample free parking across the street. I reserved free passes with my LA County Library card through their Discover and Go program, but admission isn't that expensive. Not huge but it is a fantastic place for kids and adults that love fire trucks! Plenty to look at with some amaIng details up closem. The volunteers seemed to mostly be retired firefighters that are truly passionate about their carefully curated collection. One guy said they work on restoring other fire engines at a place nearby. It was a wonderful experience and I loved seeing all the different fire engines. Very welcoming and educational! read more

Several years ago, I first visited this museum when it was in the "shop" which is a nearby building where some of the equipment is refurbished. Now they have moved into a new modern building that serves as an excellent place to house the fire equipment on display. The new building quite nice. The only parking option that I saw was street parking. Inside the building in a bright and clean space are all of the old fire engines and trucks of the LACFD that have been restored along with other fire apparatus and equipment that is all in mint condition. Of particular note are the "stars of the show" from the old TV show Emergency. Both of the Station 51 fire engines are here along with the iconic Squad 51 which I understand is still driven in parades, etc. The TV show introduced to the nation which was then a radical new experiment that California was trying. Training firefighters to be paramedics and applying emergency first aid in the field before transporting was radical at the time and used lessons learned from the Vietnam War. The paramedics had equipment and drugs that with consultation of doctors over a two way radio allowed them to save many lives before their arrival at the hospital. Today we take this for granted but then it was all new. After seeing "Emergency" many local governments investigated this new tactic and incorporated it into their emergency services. This is a nice museum to visit for anyone interested in the fire service. The volunteers have done a great job in maintaining the vehicles and other items for display. Suggested donation is $5 and I would budget 45 minutes to visit. read more

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I brought my two kids here a few weeks ago and had a pleasant experience. Ladies in the front were friendly and kids 12 and under were free. It only cost $5 per adult. Great photo opportunities with various cool fire trucks. I would definitely recommend for anyone interested in cars and trucks and automobiles in general. read more

Los Angeles County Fire Museum - Museums Near Me - Bellflower, California

Beautifully maintained fire vehicles from past to present. There is a small area for children: a coloring table and a big pretend play fire truck with a couple of children fire fighter costumes. My kids liked the pretend play the most. The musuem is not that big though. Very clean and well maintained. Not busy at all. We went on a Saturday morning and there was only one other family there. If you happen to be in the area I definitely recommend. I am not sure about driving far to visit this museum though...unless you make a day of it by visiting other places around the area. read more

Calling all units! Report to the Los Angeles County Fire Museum and prepare to fight some fires...or better yet, check out some cool fire trucks and fire station memorabilia! Parking is free at the Bellflower parking structure located across the street and the museum is free for children 12 and under, adults are $5 which is also considered a donation. There you will meet retired firefighters that serve as docents and can answer any of your fire related questions. The museum is located on the first floor and a banquet area is located on the 2nd floor. Museum hours are Wednesday to Saturday from 9 am -2 pm. There is a photo op to pose as a firefighter, located to the back of the museum. There is a children's area which has a table for coloring and a fire truck where you can play and pretend, as well as put on the jacket and pants (to go along with the free fire helmet they receive when entering the museum). If you are a fan of the NBC TV show from the 1970s called "Emergency!" which I used to watch as a kid when it was in syndication, this is where you will find the original fire truck from station 51 as well as props from the show. It was great to see how the fire trucks evolved from the 1800s to now, very cool to see everything up close and have plenty of photo ops. So if you are looking for a fun and educational activity for your child, or the child within, then go to the Los Angeles County Fire Museum in the city of Bellflower, and put out that fire! read more

Awesome visit!! The ladies who greeted us were welcoming and friendly, the docents were all helpful with the greatest personalities! I recommend this museum to anyone but to all firefighters young and old. They have a beautiful collection to include the vehicles from the popular TV show Emergency but also a new (1903) rig that was originally in service to the Sacramento Fire Dept. They have 1 of the 2 Granite Mountain Hotshots buggies also on display as a memorial to the 19 who passed. read more

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This place is awesome. Located in Downtown Bellflower, this museum pays homage to Paramedics John Gage and Roy DeSoto who put the word paramedic into our vocabulary. The docents are phenomenal as they are all former LA County Firefighters who risked their lives daily to save lives. There are lots of different fire trucks and equipment from different eras and each one is spotless and shiny. Definitely worth a quick trip. Plan on spending 60-90 minutes and take time to talk to the docents. They make it much more interesting. Tip-if you have a LA county library card, sign up for Discover and Go and reserve passes for free if they're available. Definitely worth the trip to Bellflower. read more

Fans of the old TV show "Emergency!": You must visit this place! Free street and lot parking behind this big new large beautiful building, dedicated on January 24, 2018. ADMISSION Children 12 and under are free. Plus they are offered a black firefighter hat and a very cool badge sticker. There is a coloring table and a small metal fire truck for them to climb in. Adults are $5 per person. In the past they were open only once per month, but that has changed! SUMMER HOURS (as of 8/3/19): Wednesday-Friday 9AM-2PM Saturday 9AM-3PM Call ahead of time or check their website. In agreement with all of the other reviewers - the collection of historical firetrucks is amazing... and over time there may be more memorabilia added and/or swapped from the old building and other storage facilities. According to one docent, Mr. Ernie Ramirez, the children's space got nixed. He hopes that now he is on the board, though, that future plans will allow for its actualization. This doesn't deter me from 5-starring the place. Thank you firefighters and their families in Los Angeles County and everywhere. Y'all are aces. read more

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What a nice surprise find! I didn't expect to find something like this close to home. On the surface, the museum itself is pretty simple. Lots of fire and rescue vehicles parked together in a warehouse setting. However, as you learn more about each of the machines, you can start to see that each one is also a sentimental piece as well. Many are memorials to fallen firefighters in some respect. There was only one other family when we visited on a Saturday morning. Firefighter Pat gave us a tour and we ended up chatting with him for over an hour on about pretty much anything firefighting related. We talked about the politics of firefighting, climate change, suburban sprawl, firefighting on TV and whatever else came into my brain during that time. I definitely learned a lot, and it was interesting to hear the perspective of a real firefighter. Logistically, I'd say you can visit whenever. Be sure to enter on Oak St to access the parking lot behind the building. Per pandemic times, they weren't strict with face masks for toddlers and my 2 year old didn't wear one. read more

This museum is amazing! When you go through each display, make sure to take the time to read its history. The staff are all very kind and professional. They have someone to guide you and talk about the history of L.A. first responders. read more

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Love this museum. People are knowledgeable about each of the items displayed. They are very hospitable and understanding of the kids who likes to touch things. I came here to have my kids see trucks but as an adult felt line I was transported back in time for history. read more

What a great place! Everyone is super friendly and knowledgeable, and their vehicles ads superb! Truly fantastic museum pieces that are almost all in mint condition. I definitely want to gone back again. My main purpose was to see the vehicles from the 1970's show, "Emergency!," however I found everything in the collection interesting and amazing. Highly recommended read more

Los Angeles County Fire Museum - Museums Near Me - Bellflower, California

We loved this museum! It's close to home and the kids had a ton of fun. My son wants to be a firefighter( which I hope he keeps that's spirit as he gets older) so he loved seeing all the trunks and meeting the firefighters. They gave us a tour and we got to ask so many questions. They looked like they really enjoyed what they were doing. They still had that spark of excitement when asked about their service. We really enjoyed ourselves. Kids under 12 are free. $5 for everyone else. read more

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Real retired firemen interacted with my 4 year old, it was so cool and they were so kind. That said there's not a ton of hands on things there for kids but there is a cool coloring station we're my son spent much time. Overall well worth it :) read more

I agree with a prior reviewer (Nate H.): Although this is a pretty cool museum, it isn't all that great for toddlers. You'll want to bring your children who are appropriately aged to enjoy museums for their historic value and story telling. You can walk this museum in a slightly disappointing 15 minutes, and they do heavily encourage a $5 donation per adult. I do feel like it was more of a donation to maintain the trucks housed in this old firehouse. It's easy to find via googlemaps. Plenty of street parking during the weekend. It's in an old part of Bellflower that is slowly being revived with newer and "hip" businesses. The ladies at the front were very kind. They handed the kiddos little hats and stickers as they happily collected the $5 per adult "donation". You walk in and there are at least 12 relic firetrucks.. great for photo opportunities.. lots of screaming at the toddlers to not touch stuff. The temptation to touch everything is great even for adults. Nice little memorial to the firefighters who have passed.. to 9-11 (they actually have a fire hydrant saved from ground zero).. a bunch of cool replicas of LA County Fire Stations.. and a drool worthy collection of metal fire truck toys. There is a small little play firetruck with play jackets and a coloring table.. not that much to hold their attention beyond five minutes of play. There was no one else in the museum when were there and the docents were more interested in their lunch than our family visiting. They did say hi at least.. but they didn't seem too "kid friendly". All in all: if you want to spend $5 donation to support maintenance of old but pretty cool looking fire trucks.. come for a quick photo opp with your kiddo. It's highly unlikely folks return.. I recommend going down to the Pirate Park near by to play.. and say hi to the folks at the Sheriff Station. They'll recommend that you go to the actual firehouse (not this museum) to say hi to the firemen. read more

Pat Kelly, a docent & retired firefighter, made it extra super fun & interesting - my husband took me for my birthday weekend because we love the 1970s Emergency! show. read more

A very worth while stop if you have any interest in Fire/EMS or if you want to see Squad 51. Everyone was more than friendly and willing to chat with us. read more

Saw a couple of kids wearing a fire truck shirt or fireman costume for this month's open house. Somehow, a reference to first responders from a former fire chief led my 6 year old to the topic of 9/11. I was shocked to realize that the latter had never heard of it. We had to explain the attack ("because they could," I said, but the man started to describe that there was evil in this world). This was one of the local museums recommended by the school district for summer enrichment. read more

Correct phone number is 5623253069 Please update YELP. Thank you! Tim McIntyre (Board Member) read more

The staff was so kind and accommodating. Very knowledgeable and educated us on all the trucks and the history behind each one. My kids are 2 and 4 and enjoyed the place. Probably a bit more driven for older kids but my kids loved it! They loved their sticker and hat upon arrival. Parking is free in back. We're happy we made the trip there. read more

A fantastic collection of historical firetrucks. The vehicles start in the era of hand-pulled or horse-pulled carts and progress up through recent history. Highlights include the actual firetruck and rescue vehicle used in the television series Emergency! and an old firetruck owned by Disney animator Ward Kimball which he often drove through Disneyland performing with his Dixieland jazz band, Firehouse Five Plus Two. Tours are by appointment or by coming to their monthly open house day. Info can be found on their website. read more

I really appreciated the kindness and warm welcome that my two year old son received during our visit today. He is still wearing his hat and sticker hours after our visit. I appreciated the patience demonstrated by the team as my son ran circles of excitement and tried to climb everything. They smiled and shared history with me as they allowed him to be a kid and enjoy his experience without breaking major rules. We will definitely be back. Well worth our donation. read more

Los Angeles County Fire Museum - Cute play kid area - Museums Near Me - Bellflower, California

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For $5 we were treated to an excellent tour of a great part of the history of Los Angeles firefighting. The "Emergency!" Vehicles were a particular treat. Well worth a couple of hours of your time. Particular shout out to our docent Brian read more

This is an interesting little museum. Not that great for kids. They have a little coloring table and a small play firetruck. Beyond that everything is "Do Not Touch". I'd recommend they designate one of the more modern engines as a "hands on" engine. Kids want to sit in the driver seat, touch the hoses, and stand in the bumper. The people there were great and had a ton of knowledge about the engines that my wife and I found pretty neat. But a toddler couldn't care less about facts. Conclusion, if you are an adult with an interest in firefighting or history you will likely enjoy this. Kids almost certainly won't. If your kid loves firetrucks, bring them to your local station with some treats. They will probably get a more personal and hands on experience. read more

Great little museum to take the kiddos, interesting stuff for adults too. We were fortunate enough to have a couple retired firefighters educate us and indulge us in some stories about attaining some of the older engines. Coloring station and little play truck for our little firefighters. read more

This place is awesome it shows the history of the firefighter and really makes you appreciate what they do. It's a great way to honor them the staff here are very friendly they only ask for a donation so I'm always really to help out. They got a couple of old restored fire trucks there pretty cool check this place out and bring a little cash to help show support for these Heroes. read more

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Lovely little museum. Staff (volunteers) were amazing. We got a personal tour and they treated my kids as if they were VIPs. Suggest they update their website and try and look for some (free) advertising opportunities. More people need to know about this place. Educational, fun, interesting. read more

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Love it for what it is and not for what it isn't. Yes they have weird hours. Yes it is in a small warehouse in a rough neighborhood. What we experienced was a group of hard working volunteers with a love for fire trucks and the history of firefighting. There were at least 5 volunteers that walked you through the apparatus and the history room. Plus they have the squad and both engines from Emergency! Need I say more? Don't forget to put your donation in the fire boot so these folks can continue to restore fire history. read more

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If you are looking to see vintage fire engines dating back to the 1860's this is the place. If you are looking to see the world famous engine(s) and squad 51 from the tv show "EMERGENCY!" this is the place. If you are looking for a marble floored, sterile museum then this is not the place. These fire engines are on display in a 10,000 square foot warehouse. If you are looking for a inexpensive way to spend the first saturday of the month then this is it. They are a non profit, volunteer organization and the docents are active or retired firefighters. All in all, great bang for your buck (they say that a $5 donation is appreciated but you will not get pressured to make that donation). They also have a display with a fire hydrant removed from the rubble of the wolrd trade center. read more

Los Angeles County Fire Museum - Museums Near Me - Bellflower, California

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We spent about an hour at this small museum and enjoyed it enough that we will likely be back. The docent was friendly and very knowledgable. We learned a good deal of interesting history and got to see some beautifully restored fire fighting equipment. read more

We love this place. These Men (Volunteers) give their heart. We enjoy coming here often. They are maintaining history. Thank you! read more

Los Angeles County Fire Museum - He is a big Emergency & LACoFD Fan! - Museums Near Me - Bellflower, California

The museum has a great collection of 19th and 20th Century fire engines and firefighting equipment. The modest admission charge was a nice bonus. Former firefighters volunteer and answer questions related to the collection. My son enjoyed checking out the trucks (and the replica helmet that he was given). The museum would be a bit more toddler friendly if they had more hands on exhibits, but I still found it to be very worthwhile. read more

Great experience volunteer retired fire fighters have so much experience and very friendly if you like to show emergency 51 you have to go thank you to everyone who volunteer at the fire museum read more