905 N Florida Ave (0.3 km from Tampa Firefighters Museum)
Floridan Palace Hotel is perfectly located for both business and leisure guests in Tampa (FL). Featuring a satisfying list of amenities guests will find their stay at the property a comfortable one.
601 North Florida Avenue (0.4 km from Tampa Firefighters Museum)
Centrally located in Tampa Florida this hotel features an on-site fitness center. It is just 2789 feet from The University of Tampa. A flat-screen cable TV and small refrigerator come standard in each room at Le Méridien Tampa hotel.
325 N Florida Avenue (0.5 km from Tampa Firefighters Museum)
Hyatt House Tampa Downtown offers a restaurant outdoor swimming pool a fitness facility and bar in Tampa. This 3-star hotel features an ATM and luggage storage space. Free WiFi is available and private parking can be arranged at an extra charge.
101 East Tyler Street (0.6 km from Tampa Firefighters Museum)
This hotel is located 6 miles from Tampa International Airport. It has an outdoor pool with sun-lounger terrace and offers spacious suites with free Wi-Fi and fully-equipped kitchens.
102 East Cass Street (0.6 km from Tampa Firefighters Museum)
The Florida Aquarium is 1.5 mi from this hotel in Tampa. The hotel features an outdoor pool and a fitness center while guest rooms include flat-screen cable TV and coffee facilities.
1155 East Kennedy Boulevard (0.7 km from Tampa Firefighters Museum)
Boasting a terrace Hampton Inn Tampa Downtown Channel District is set in Tampa in the Florida region 1312 feet from Cruise Line Terminal and 0.9 mi from Amalie Arena.
200 North Ashley Drive (0.7 km from Tampa Firefighters Museum)
This waterfront hotel in Tampa is 4 blocks from the Tampa Convention Center. The hotel includes big accommodations on-site dining and an outdoor pool with views of the Hillsborough River.
100 West Kennedy Boulevard (0.7 km from Tampa Firefighters Museum)
Offering an outdoor pool this Tampa hotel is located along the Hillsborough River and is 2110 feet from the Tampa Museum of Art. Features include a restaurant and rooms with free WiFi.
The Tampa Firefighters Museum in Tampa, Florida is a unique and informative destination for anyone interested in the history of firefighting. The museum was founded in 1981 to preserve and protect the history of the Tampa Fire Department, which has been serving the city since 1887. Visitors are invited to explore a variety of interactive exhibits and displays, showcasing firefighters’ tools, equipment, uniforms, photography, memorabilia, and more. The museum also houses educational programs and tours for adults and children alike.
Visitors to the museum can discover the impressive array of equipment used by early fire departments including leather buckets, axes, ladders, hoses and hand-drawn pumps dating back as far as 1773. They can also view an exhibit dedicated to the first African-American firefighters in Tampa who served during segregation in 1961. Additionally, visitors will find an array of historic photographs featuring scenes from early fires as well as modern day engines and buildings.
In addition to its permanent collection that includes antique helmets from around the world and a gift shop with souvenirs items such as shirts, hats and books about local firefighting history; the museum offers special events throughout the year such as lectures featuring local fire chiefs or historians speaking on topics related to fires past or present. The museum also hosts various family-friendly activities like movie nights or ‘fire safety days’ where kids can learn important lessons about how best to stay safe during a fire emergency.
The Tampa Firefighters Museum is truly an invaluable resource for anyone interested in learning more about Tampa’s rich firefighting heritage or curious about how local departments have evolved over time. For those looking for a unique experience when visiting this vibrant city, this museum is certainly worth a visit!