The Fire Museum of Maryland Events
Summer Hours Start (Wed-Sat)
Looking for a fun summertime activity for the kids? Bring them to the Fire Museum of Maryland. The Museum is open every Wednesday through Saturday, 10 am – 4 pm, through the end of August. In July and August, look for kid-friendly activities every Wednesday through Friday at 11 am. The activities are included with your admission to the Museum.
250th Anniversary Celebration (FREE)
250th Anniversary Celebration
July 3, 2026. 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Meet Ben Franklin. Kids are invited to raise the flag at 10:45. Take a ride on a horse-drawn fire hose wagon (11:00 am – 2:00 pm). Food trucks. Family friendly fun. Free admission thanks to the support of the Baltimore Community Foundation and the Citizens of Baltimore County. Our Engine 8 façade will be decorated to look like it did during the 1876 centennial of the United States.
2026 Living History Day
The Fire Museum of Maryland is happy to announce that we will be repeating our Living History Day in 2026. Come visit and see history come to life with both people and activities from our past.
Honoring our Heroes Motor Muster (FREE)
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.
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.
Holiday Train Garden
On Opening Day, snap a selfie with Santa, from 11 am until 2 pm on Nov. 29th.
Watch as O-scale trains wind through a 20th-century town.
