Admission Ticket Fire Brigade Museum

The International Fire Brigade Museum Rijssen is a unique and interactive museum where you can learn everything about the history of the fire brigade. You'll find an impressive collection of old fire engines, helmets, uniforms, and historic firefighting equipment from both the Netherlands and abroad. This gives you a great overview of how firefighting used to be done and how techniques have evolved over the years.

The museum was founded in 1996 by fire brigade enthusiast Dirk Vlot. What started as a personal collection grew into an internationally renowned museum with special items from, among others, Japan, South Africa, and China. Think of historic parade helmets, old breathing apparatus, and even a leather fire bucket from Buckingham Palace dating from 1830.

What makes the museum extra fun is that you can not only look but also experience all sorts of things yourself. Take a virtual ride in a fire engine, try extinguishing a fire yourself, or discover how fire investigation works. Especially for children and young people, it is both an educational and fun experience with a focus on safety and emergency response.

In addition to the permanent collection, the museum regularly organizes activities and events, such as open days and summer museum days. This makes the museum a great outing for both fans of historic vehicles and families looking to do something educational. The Fire Brigade Museum is therefore a unique place where history, experience, and education come together.

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For more information, visit the Fire Brigade Museum website