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Visitor Information - Hours and Directions

The New York City Fire Museum is located at 278 Spring Street between Varick and Hudson Streets in Manhattan’s Soho district.

Hours of Operation
The Museum is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10:00AM to 5:00PM and on Sunday from 10:00AM to 4:00PM. We are closed every Monday and major holidays (New Year’s Day, Easter Sunday, July 4th, Thanksgiving and Christmas Day).

Directions and Parking

Via Public Transportation
To reach the Museum by subway, take the “C” or “E” train (8th Avenue Local) to Spring Street. Walk west 1 ½ blocks. Alternatively, take the “1” or “9” train to Houston Street. Walk south along Varick Street for 4 blocks (to Spring St.) Walk west ½ block. To reach the Museum via bus, take the M10 or M21 to Spring Street.

Local Map of NYC Fire Museum

Directions to the Museum by Subway Only

Directions to the Museum by Bus Only

Directions to the Museum by Walking

Via Car
Visitors come from all over to see the Museum. If the directions below are not specific enough for your needs, we recommend you visit www.mapquest.com for exact directions from your location.
From North: Take Varick Street (7th Avenue) south to Houston; make a right on Houston, left on Washington, left on Spring.
From West Street: Traveling south, make a left on Clarkson, right on Washington, left on Spring. Traveling north, make a right on Spring (street after Canal)
From Brooklyn Bridge, cross n Chambers to West Street (see above).
From uptown, take Houston across to Washington, left on Washington, left on Spring.

A pay parking lot (Edison Parking) is located next door to the Museum.

Admission Prices
Suggested prices for general admission to the Museum are as follows:
Adults $5
Seniors/Students $2
Children under 12 $1