Museo de Bomberos de Madrid
Free municipal museum next to Fire Station No. 8, with vehicles from the 19th and 20th centuries and the history of the Madrid fire service; guided tours only.
Have only individual sections read aloud
About the museum
The Museo de Bomberos de Madrid opened in 1982 in a building next to Fire Station No. 8 (Parque de Bomberos número 8) in the Puente de Vallecas district. It belongs to Madrid City Council and, after a complete refurbishment, tells the story of the city in parallel with that of its fire brigade.
The route is chronological. It begins with the so-called “matafuegos de la Villa” (early fire-fighting equipment) of the 16th and 17th centuries, passes through the founding of the corps as such in 1894 and reaches the present day. Panels with texts, illustrations, maps and photographs accompany the vehicles and display cases, and several videos feature testimonies from veteran and young firefighters.
One of the great attractions is the collection of 19th- and 20th-century fire-fighting vehicles, which includes hand-operated pumps drawn by animals, hose carts, wooden ladders, cranes, command cars and emergency vehicles. The display cases hold helmets from the 19th century onwards, demolition and rescue tools, fire extinguishers, communications equipment and personal protective equipment.
The museum also includes an area recreating the training gym of a fire station, interactive resources and virtual recreations on the causes of fire and prevention, a space devoted to major disasters and a tribute to firefighters who died in the line of duty. An exhibition from the corps’ archive displays documents such as the act of creation and the fire and switchboard operator logbooks.
Highlights
- Collection of 19th- and 20th-century fire-fighting vehicles
- Hand-operated pumps drawn by animals and old wooden ladders
- Chronological route from the “matafuegos de la Villa” to the present day
- Interactive resources on the causes of fire and prevention
- Archive display of the corps and tribute to firefighters who died
- Founded
- 1982
- Operated by
- Ayuntamiento de Madrid (Cuerpo de Bomberos)
Admission & discounts
Admission is free.
Admission is free, but booking is compulsory and must be made for each visitor. Groups of more than 10 people request the visit by email at least ten days in advance.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- 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
The facility is accessible to people with reduced mobility. If people with special needs attend, it is advisable to mention this when booking. Only guide dogs are admitted.
Kids & families
Recommended for ages 8+
- Hands-on stations
- Stroller-friendly
The museum recommends the visit from 8 years of age. Baby pushchairs are allowed, and children must always remain with their responsible adults. There are interactive resources on fire prevention.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
Buenos Aires
Metro: line 1, Buenos Aires station. EMT buses: lines 141 and 143.
Amenities & dining
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Events & venue rental
- Spaces for rent
Multi-purpose room that can be used for talks, meetings and other cultural activities.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
|---|---|
| School programs | yes |
| Photography | Photographs without flash are allowed, as long as they do not obstruct movement. |
| Good to know | Recommended age: from 8 years. Due to high demand, visitors are asked to cancel their booking if they cannot attend. Touching the exhibited objects, eating and drinking are not permitted. The museum’s educational group organises school visits, practical demonstrations and prevention talks. |
