Centrum Edukacji i Historii Warszawskiej Straży Pożarnej
Free centre in a former fire brigade barracks from 1878, with 15 exhibitions on the history of the Warsaw fire brigade, open to groups by registration.
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About the museum
The Centre for Education and History of the Warsaw Fire Brigade is located at ul. Marcinkowskiego 2 in Praga-Północ, in a historic building erected in 1878 for the barracks of the Warsaw Fire Brigade. In recent years the building was thoroughly renovated, and the 30-metre tower and garage were rebuilt. Next to it, Rescue and Firefighting Unit No. 5 of the Warsaw Municipal Headquarters of the State Fire Service continues to operate.
The centre is a non-commercial venture aimed at organised groups; its activities are supervised by the Organisational Department of the Municipal Headquarters of the State Fire Service. On two floors with a total area of about 1,000 m², 15 exhibitions have been set up, showing the history of the Warsaw fire brigade from its founding to modern rescue operations. Visitors see historic fire engines and equipment, a restored forge and stable, and interactive presentations.
An educational trail is integrated into the whole, designed to shape proper attitudes and behaviour towards threats to life, health, property and the environment. In the rooms visitors encounter effects such as loud sounds, changing light and theatrical smoke. Classes are free of charge and take place after prior registration; the centre is usually opened to individuals during the Museum Night.
Highlights
- 15 exhibitions on the history of the Warsaw fire brigade on about 1,000 m²
- Historic fire engines and firefighting equipment
- Restored forge and stable in the barracks from 1878
- Educational trail on threats to life, health and property
- Free classes for organised groups
Permanent exhibition
- Historia Warszawskiej Straży Pożarnej – Fifteen exhibitions on two floors of the historic barracks on the history of Warsaw firefighting, fire equipment and rescue operations.
- Founded
- 2018
- Operated by
- Komenda Miejska Państwowej Straży Pożarnej m.st. Warszawy
Admission & discounts
Admission is free.
Educational classes and visits are free of charge.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible: no information
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom: no information
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
Guide dogs may be taken into the building. Information about accessibility for wheelchair users should be arranged by telephone when registering the visit.
Kids & families
Great for kids & familiesRecommended for ages 10+
| Time needed | approx. 1.5 hrs |
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- Family tours & workshops
- Hands-on stations
The minimum age for visitors is 10 years due to the nature of the exhibitions. The educational trail is interactive and aimed mainly at school groups.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
Marcinkowskiego · 2-min walk
Tram: Marcinkowskiego stop (lines 4, 13, 23, 26); bus: Targowa-Ratuszowa stop (lines 135, 169, 170); metro: Dworzec Wileński station (M2).
On ul. Marcinkowskiego you can park at the kerb.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Coat check
Cloakroom on the ground floor with open access, unsupervised; eating and drinking are not allowed in the building.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| School programs | yes |
| Photography | Photography is free of charge, and photos may be used for private purposes only; any other use requires the written consent of the Municipal Commander of the State Fire Service. |
| Good to know | Visits take place in a group under the supervision of the class leader and accompanying adults. Children and young people must be under the care of adults. The rooms include effects such as bangs, strobe flashes and theatrical smoke. |
