Central Ohio Fire Museum, Columbus

I was concerned that as a history based museum there wouldn't be enough to engage my 2 year old grandson. Goodness! We could have stayed all day putting out fires in the play area. My grandson LOVES firetrucks, firefighting books, and everything related. We will go back! The staff was knowledgeable and very kind and kid-friendly. I was happy to learn some interesting history about the station and firefighting in Central Ohio.

Very nice small museum! I was in town for a convention and had some time to kill and I was staying just down the road so I thought I'd stop in and check them out and I am very glad that I did. This is a great place to go if you are just interested in a little fire history and Columbus history, and would be a very good place to bring your kids or a school group, because not only do you learn about the history but they teach a little fire safety as well. The displays were great and the staff was even better, I'm so glad that I decided to swing by!

This place was awesome. They weren't even open and still invited me in because I was only there for one day. Their tour was amazing and their collection wonderful. The guy even took me into the behind the scenes area. I loved it and learned so much. Definitly visit the museum when in the area.

Amazing experience! The people volunteering are retired fire fighters and provide great educational experience. They had a lot of insight on recent history do Columbus fire fighting. We thought this would be a quick walk through but ended up spending nearly two hours.

We go to the Central Ohio Fire Museum every year as a homeschool field trip. The fire fighters are very knowledgeable and friendly. Each time we go through the guided tour, I learn a new tidbit of history. Today the children enjoyed the Safe Bedroom exercise, the Safe Kitchen, ringing the firehouse bell and playing fire fighter with costumes to match! We did miss the fire fighter presentation with the fire fighter putting on all the gear worn in a real fire. Overall, another great field trip!