Super grateful for the on duty staff that showed us around today!! Really went out of their way and were Extremely knowledgeable about everything in the Museum!! Thanks again from your Dallas friends!!!

This was a great little museum to go to. I am visiting Columbus and this popped up as a site worth checking out. I spent a good 3 hours in there because the owner and his son gave me a good rundown of the history of the building and answered my many questions I had.The entire tour however shouldn’t take more than 1 hour to visit. They have several firefighting vehicles through the years along with boards explaining the different aspects of firefighting and its history.I would recommend making a stop here if you have time.

My boys learned a lot of new and interesting things on our visit. Definitely glad I took them.

We found this gem on Google Maps.... Staff was friendly. Our tour guide was amazing, knowledgeable, and humorous. She was very interactive with the kids. I would definitely recommend this Museum.

Love the historical aspects of the building and the fire service in Central Ohio.

We have been to a lot of Fire museums both nationally and internationally and this was the a very nice little museum. A firefighter will take you through to your the few tricks they have and let the kids ring the bells for fun. There is also a nice interactive exhibit of a burned room, which is educational and teaches kids the importance of fire safety. The play area is clean and well maintained, with a fire pole and two different tricks to pretend to drive. I also liked the interactive fire hydrant, the first we have seen. Plenty of free parking in the driveway but also paid street parking is available. All in all it is a good activity and I would say good for anywhere from 45 minutes to 2 hours.They also offer group discounts and birthday party options.

Really awesome history of firefighters and equipment. Need to make it a stop when nearby!

We had a great time! Learned a lot of history!

Great place to visit. Very informative.

A lot of great pieces, amazing historical building, guide Clement was amazing, friendly, and knowledgeable

Awesome place with some not frequently known facts!

Really cool place. Attended a birthday party here and it worked out really well. A lot of neat historical fire fighting equipment and the goddess were very knowledgeable and friendly. Would definitely recommend it.

Excellent guided tour! Kids love it!

Great place to visit with guided tour. If you have kids then they work great with them as well. Highly recommend this for a visit!

We not only had one but three guides, each telling us different parts of history. Very nice tour

A perfectly restored history trip.

I was a chaperone for a field trip so my pics are limited but these kids had so much fun & learned a lot about fire safety

Support preservation of Ohios firefighting evolution. Worth your time.

Walking inside this museum has a special feeling.

I visited the Central Ohio Fire Museum recently [10-24-2019] during a leisurely afternoon stroll between Italian Village and Franklinton.I had arrived at the Central Ohio Fire Museum about twenty minutes before they would be closing so the guy at the entrance let me in for free. Actually, I probably would have spent only about twenty minutes there anyway.I had been able to see, during my brief visit, several things that I clearly remember from my childhood [for example, a former black-and-white embossed City-of-Columbus street sign design that is no longer used and a former yellow telephone call box, to be mounted on a telephone pole, that is no longer used].The Central Ohio Fire Museum building is historic because it had served for many years as a Columbus Fire Department fire house. The No. 16 ENGINE HOUSE words are clearly visible on the front wall of the building above the large doors.The OSU-Michigan football rivalry had been clearly evident at the Central Ohio Fire Museum. The horse for a horse-drawn fire truck in the center of the room had been wearing both a University of Michigan cap [on the right side of its head] and a The Ohio State University cap [with only the word THE visible on the front] [on the left side of its head].

This was fun for my 3+ year old son but he has quite the imagination and loves fire trucks. Play area is small and its mostly a museum, and exhibits are not that interactive. But for interaction you have firefighters leading tours and answering questions, a huge plus! On the whole we had a great time in our 90 minute visit but I dont think its anywhere close to worth the cost, thats why Im ranking it only three stars.

This place is very informative. Everyone is very friendly. Took my little boy there, and he loved it.

Great place

Really enjoyed going here with my daughter and grandson. Though he didnt have much interest in looking at all the fire engines and other antiques, he did have a great time with the kids version of a fire truck front. He enjoyed playing with the toy firetrucks and sliding a down the pole. Very friendly staff and white knowledgeable. The one gentleman that showed us some things is a retired fireman. I enjoyed reading and looking at everything. Go check it out!

Very informative place to visit, great history about our city, very friendly staff

Best fire museum and education center that I know of

A nice museum in an old firehouse from the horse drawn era. The real asset is Sue who is very passionate about fire safety and the items and rooms with actual fire damage so people can see the effects of fire. Well worth the low admission price. What you learn may save your life.

This place was great also great history. Our guide was great we enjoyed our visit.

Very Nice food, bit too crispy fries apart from that I enjoyed the meal

Small town but interesting things to see from horse drawn fire trucks

This small museum is a good afternoon activity for the family. Historic fire trucks and equipment are on display and retired firefighters provide tours and local lore. The childrens play area will be the highlight for little ones.

Great place for fire fighting history super knowledgeable staff. 7 year old loved it!

Very interesting place! I would definitely go back. Sadly we had a time crunch n had to leave after 2 hrs which wasnt enough time. I took 4 10-12 year olds and they learned a lot and liked it

Amazing place and fantastic people who know the history of the facility. Was here for a birthday party and had a wonderful time. Would love to come back and spend more time exploring.

Worker was passionate about the museum and the museum itself is an old firehouse so a lot of the old systems are in place. They are currently trying to restore the 2nd floor too

Great place to step back in time. There are lots of antique piece of equipment. Books, fire pole, emergency lights, and costumes for the little ones to make believe. There is also a fire safety class plus a small gift shop.

The staff welcomed us at the door and let the kids ring a 100 year old bell! The fireman dressed in his gear and explained how it protects him. They had a great display of a home and fire hazard. They kids loved the play area and books about firetrucks. The Museum offers birthday party options too.

Cool place to visit and see history on the fire department and fire safety. My kids had fun

The old guy volunteering was super nice and knew a TON about the history of firefighting. Small, but nicely laid out museum. Kids got to play a lot with the lights and little fire pole. Worth the very reasonable price of admission.

Wonderful. My husband was a retired firefighter from Columbus and worked the heartmonile. E joyed seeing it.

Great people great tour!

Amazing authentic fire equipment from several eras! Great museum for fire fighting history in America!

We went here for the first time with our boys a couple of weeks ago. I cant say enough good things about the musieum and the firemen that work there. The history in that building is so amazing, plus there is play space for the kids, they do demos and education. Well be back.

Costs too much for as little as the facility is, $30 for 2 adults and 2 kids under 10, for a ten minute walkthrough

Great place for kids and adults

Little place. Lotta fun. Interesting and informative.

Very fun experience

Great place to visit and learn about the history of firefighting, especially for little ones.

Wonderful exhibits and great hands on area for kids. Very educational.

I pretty much grew up in this Engine House as it was being restored. My dad is currently the President and was the previous Columbus fire historian (until he retired from the Columbus Fire Department). This place is a gem and definitely worth a trip. The volunteers will take you on a guided tour and answer any questions you have. There’s a play area for kids and display rooms that show what items look like after a fire. They go all out for birthday parties and receptions held here. I really can’t say enough about this wonderful place. I may be a bit bias, but I know how much love has gone into the restoration of this museum and think everyone should visit at least once!

Very interesting history.

The tour guides are really knowledgeable about the fire trucks and equipment!

Cool place for kids. Not very big but good Enough for younger kids.

Great to see how they did things with the horses

Bord out of my mind it sucks

Play corner for thd kids which included a real fire truck cab with lights for playing. A lot of history here and really knowledgeable staff

Great peice of History right here in town. Happy Valentine Day

History, fun, and amazing volunteers. We are from phoenix arizona and this was our top priority to see. It exceeded our expectations

Lots of artifacts inside a beautiful old firehouse.

Really cool!

We had an awesome time investigating the place

Really cool place with passionate staff. Take your kids and learn some cool things!!

The tour was great and interesting. The tour guide knew what he was talking about and kept us engaged.

Took students here on a field trip, had a great experience. Know how to make the experience age appropriate and fun.

Our tour guide was amazing!!!

Tried taking a small group there today. Worst experience ever. I will not go back again nor would I ever take my kids. It was very embarrassing.

Excellent for all ages.

Interesting historical great guide. Bringing the kids next time.

Very nice museum! It is not very big so no need to plan a whole day...

Kids had a great time.

Great for the family!

Great place for that nostalgia. Only bad part was the parking

Had a great time, very interesting fire history..... must see!!

Didnt enjoy

Honor to be there

Excellent

Amazing

Great to see

Gong therte today 10/9/2012 . ill let you all know!