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Small fire brigade museum in the former Senningen fire station, with historical equipment, a hose tower and activities for children.
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About the museum
The museum opened on June 28, 2017, in the former fire station of Senningen. The building, dating from 1928, was originally a dairy; it became a fire station in 1947, then served the Neibaach fishing club before standing empty. From 2014 it was renovated together with the municipality of Niederanven.
It began with the collections of former fire chiefs Pierre Rach and Gilbert Sauber of the Oberanven fire brigade. After their pieces were shown at the cantonal fire brigade conference and interest grew, the museum was created to preserve the history of firefighting in Luxembourg.
It sees itself as a teaching museum: the permanent exhibition of historical firefighting equipment is combined with educational material on fire prevention, explained in an age-appropriate way, mainly to school classes, showing how to avoid fires and accidents. There is a partnership with the fire museum in Hermeskeil, Germany.
Highlights
- Former hose tower of the fire station, where hoses still hang to dry
- Historical fire pumps of the Senningen and Niederanven fire brigades from the late 19th century
- Uniforms, work equipment and fire extinguishers from Luxembourg’s firefighting history
- Remains of civil air-raid protection from World War II
- Room for the youngest visitors with model vehicles, helmets and craft materials
Permanent exhibition
- Luxemburgische Feuerwehrgeschichte – Historical uniforms, work equipment, fire extinguishers and fire pumps of the Senningen and Niederanven fire brigades, plus a room for training and children.
- Founded
- 2017
Admission & discounts
| Groups | –Guided tours are free. |
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The museum does not publish admission prices; guided tours are free.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom: no information
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome: no information
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
- Family tours & workshops
One exhibition room is aimed at the youngest visitors: model fire engines, firefighter helmets and material for crafting and coloring. In the training sessions, children learn about firefighting and the basics of fire safety through play.
Getting there & parking
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Amenities & dining
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Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | Guided tours are offered on request, free of charge, in German, Luxembourgish, French and English. The museum offers fire safety training for school classes. |
