ANNUAL EVENTS
When:
Sun Feb. 8, 2026
1pm - 4 pm
History Ablaze!
Immerse yourself in the history of one of Baltimore's most important stories. Join the Fire Museum of Maryland and guest speaker Charles B. Duff for an in-person presentation at the museum about the fire that destroyed Baltimore's inner Harbor in 1904 .
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Please call the museum or click on the links below in order to purchase tickets. $20 for Members of the museum, $25 for non-members.
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When:
Sat May 9, 2026
10am - 2pm
Annual Steam Show (FREE) (Click photo to see video)
Hose Wagon rides, Demonstrations with hand-drawn and horse-drawn apparatus. Working steam engines. Antique models. Kids' activities. Working draft horses. Food vendors. Fun for the whole family
When:
Sat Sept. 12, 2026
10am - 3pm
Honoring our Heroes Motor Muster
Our annual salute to fire, police, EMS, and military personnel, with antique fire engine demonstrations and rides. Sponsored by Seagrave Corporation and the citizens of Baltimore County, Honoring our Heroes is a great way to say "Thank You" to all of our community members in uniform. Check back soon for additional information regarding registration.
When:
Sat Oct. 24, 2026
6pm - 8pm
Lantern Night
A family-friendly Halloween. See fire apparatus in a new light: etched glass signal lamps and kerosene lanterns; also visit with reenactors in period attire.
Antique Car Show
Each year the Chesapeake Region of the Antique Automobile Club of America (AACA) puts on an antique car show at the Fire Museum. Featuring classic and custom vehicles, trucks, motorcycles, police and military vehicles.
When:
Sat May 16, 2026
10am-2pm
2025 Living History Day
The Fire Museum of Maryland is happy to announce that we will be repeating our Living History Day in 2025. Come visit and see history come to life with both people and activities from our past.
Family Safety Day (FREE)
This is certainly an occasion that your family should not miss! Families and children can learn about fire safety from a variety of different vendors that will be present at the museum. Children will also learn about different First Responders careers that are available to them. A day full of both learning and Fire Safety fun!
Free admission to the museum that day
When:
Sat March 7 2026
10am-4pm
Holiday Train Garden
Watch as O-scale trains wind through a 20th-century town.
On Opening Day, snap a selfie with Santa, from 11 am until 2 pm on Nov. 29th.
When: 2026
Santa: November 28, 11 AM-2 PM
Open: Saturdays: Dec 5, 12, 19, 26 10am-4pm
Open: Sundays: Nov 29 Dec 6,13,20, 27 noon-4pm
Open: Holiday Week, Mon Dec 28- Wed Dec 30 10am-4pm, Sunday Dec 27th noon -4PM
Summer Hours Start (Wed-Sat)
Need a place to bring the kids now that School is over, bring them to the Fire Museum of Maryland. The museum will be open Wednesday through Saturday 10am to 4 pm from June 1st until until September 1st. The museum not only will be open but will have Fire Safety Fun activities on Wednesdays, Fire Rescue Game on Thursdays and Story Time on Fridays, all at 11am!
When:
June 3, 2026 - August 29, 2026
10am - 4pm Wed, Thur, Fri, Sat
250th Anniversary Celebration
Meet Ben Franklin, Family Friendly activities included with your paid admission to the Museum. Our Engine 8 façade will be decorated to look like it did during the 1876 centennial of the united states.
When:
Friday July 3, 2026
10am - 4pm
When:
Friday August 28 2026
10am - 1pm
