Museum of Fire
If you are looking for an affordable, educational and genuinely fun day out with the kids in Western Sydney, the Museum of Fire in Penrith is one that deserves a spot on your list. Packed with interactive exhibits, hands-on activities, fire engine rides and a large outdoor picnic area, this is a day out that delivers well beyond its price tag.
What Is the Museum of Fire?
The Museum of Fire is Australia’s largest firefighting museum, located in Penrith in the heart of Western Sydney. It houses one of the most impressive collections of historic and modern fire engines in the country, along with uniforms, firefighting equipment and exhibits that tell the story of firefighting in Australia from its earliest days through to the present.
The museum is well laid out, clean, easy to navigate and genuinely interesting for all ages and plenty of space for prams and wheelchairs. Whether your kids are obsessed with fire trucks or you are looking for something educational during the school holidays, this one ticks every box.
What’s Inside
The collection is impressive and covers everything from the earliest hand-drawn fire engines through to the modern fleet used today. All exhibits are clearly labelled and informative, giving both kids and adults a real sense of how firefighting has evolved over the centuries.
Highlights include:|
– Hands-on activities designed to make the experience educational and fun
– A large collection of historic and contemporary fire engines, all displayed and accessible
– Uniforms and firefighting equipment from different eras
– A dedicated kids’ area with interactive fire trucks to climb on and explore
– Clean play areas with toys in both corners
The Fire Engine Ride — A Must Do
One of the biggest highlights at the Museum of Fire is the fire engine ride — and it is exactly as good as it sounds. Hop aboard a vintage fire engine complete with sirens and lights for a ride the kids will talk about for weeks. It is an experience that genuinely sets this museum apart from anything else in Western Sydney.
Next Fire Engine Ride Day: Friday 8 August 2026, 10:00am – 2:00pm
Fire Engine Ride Price: $3.50 per person (museum entry not included)
Ticket Prices
Family Ticket (2 adults + 2 children): $40.00|
Adult: $17.00
Child: $8.50
Fire Engine Ride: $3.50 per person (additional, museum entry not included)
At $40 for a family ticket, the Museum of Fire is one of the most affordable family day out options in Western Sydney. Factor in a packed picnic lunch and this is a genuinely budget friendly outing.
Opening hours
Opened 7 days a week from 9:30am – 4:30pm
To check out the fire engine ride schedule and contact us at (02) 4731 6468 or 0459 893 925 for more information
Address – 1 Museum Drive, Penrith
