San Antonio Fire Museum

About San Antonio Fire Museum

San Antonio Fire Museum occupies the historic Central Fire Headquarters, built in 1938 near the Alamo, where visitors explore firefighting history through audio and visual displays, apparatus, equipment, and photographs. The museum traces the evolution of firefighting techniques and equipment from early San Antonio's era of hand-operated water pumpers and heavy leather hoses to modern methods. Docents assist visitors in understanding the role firefighters have played in the community. The museum draws approximately 10,000 annual visitors including school children, tourists, civic groups, and residents, supported entirely by over 50 volunteers and 500 members. A visit suits families, school groups, and anyone interested in local fire service history. The museum is located in San Antonio, Texas. Bexar County residents receive free admission on the first Tuesday of each month, according to sanantoniofiremuseum.org.