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Perth Fire Station Museum

📍 25 Murray Street, Perth WA 6000
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★★★★☆

Quick Facts

Location
Australia, Perth
Category
Museum
Duration
About 1-1.5 hours
Address
25 Murray Street, Perth WA 6000
Coordinates
-31.9525, 115.8565

Introduction

The Perth Fire Station Museum is housed in the historic Perth Central Fire Station (dating from around 1900) and operates as the DFES Education and Heritage Centre. It showcases historic documents and several well-preserved vintage fire engines from the early days of emergency services, making it a popular family outing. It opens on select weekdays and Saturdays, closes on public holidays and over the Christmas/New Year period, and entry is free with donations welcome.

✨ Highlights

1
Century-old station
Housed in the historic Perth Central Fire Station built around 1900.
2
Vintage fire engines
Displays several early iconic fire engines.
3
Historic documents
A collection of archives from the early years of emergency services.
4
Family friendly
Interactive and engaging, well suited to families.
5
Free entry
Free admission with voluntary donations.

🛈 Practical Info

→Best time to visit:Seasons are opposite to the Northern Hemisphere; check local weather and events. For outdoor sites, mornings or late afternoons are often more pleasant.
→Transport:Australia is vast; most attractions suit self-driving or local day tours. For city sites, check public transport timetables in advance.
→Climate & dress:UV is strong; bring sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat, stay hydrated, and beware of insects. Inland areas may have large diurnal temperature swings.
→On site:Follow on-site signs, do not feed or disturb wildlife, protect nature and heritage, and stay on designated trails in national parks.
→Accessibility:Some natural attractions have uneven paths or steps and may challenge those with limited mobility; check accessibility services in advance.
→Transportation:Centrally located on Murray Street, Perth, reachable on foot

Ticket Information

Ticket Information
AdultFree

Free; donations welcome

💡 Tips

• Tickets, opening hours and tours may change; confirm on official channels on site. Queried opening hours: Open Tue-Thu and on the first and third Saturday of the month for part of the day; closed public holidays (check official notice); admission: Free; donations welcome.
• Australia has strong sun; protect yourself with sunscreen, hydration and insect repellent, especially outdoors.
• Respect local culture, wildlife and natural park rules; never feed animals or leave designated trails.
• Plan alongside nearby sights, using self-driving or local day tours to link your route.

FAQ

How much is the admission for Perth Fire Station Museum?

Adult: Free; Free; donations welcome

Any practical tips for visiting Perth Fire Station Museum?

Tickets, opening hours and tours may change; confirm on official channels on site. Queried opening hours: Open Tue-Thu and on the first and third Saturday of the month for part of the day; closed public holidays (check official notice); admission: Free; donations welcome. Australia has strong sun; protect yourself with sunscreen, hydration and insect repellent, especially outdoors.

How long should I spend at Perth Fire Station Museum?

A typical visit takes About 1-1.5 hours.

This entry is compiled from public Australian and international travel sources. Tickets, opening hours and transport may change; please confirm with official sources on site.