The Oklahoma State Firefighters Museum in Oklahoma City tells the story of firefighting through antique apparatus, restored trucks and historical artifacts. It’s about 24.9 miles from a hotel in Guthrie, making it a regional outing to plan alongside time in Oklahoma City.
- Address: 2716 NE 50th Street, Oklahoma City, OK 73111-7202
- Collection: Antique equipment, a dozen restored fire trucks and artifacts spanning firefighting history
- Regular hours: Open Tuesday to Saturday; closed Sunday and Monday
- Admission: Rates vary by age; check before visiting
What the museum is and where it is
The Oklahoma State Firefighters Museum is at 2716 NE 50th Street in Oklahoma City, and the Oklahoma State Firefighters Association owns and operates it. Its history at this address dates to a groundbreaking ceremony on April 6, 1967; the building was completed in 1969.
The museum’s exhibits cover firefighting history from the 1730s to the present. That broad span gives the collection a historical focus, from early fire-service equipment to artifacts connected with more recent events.
What can you see at the Oklahoma State Firefighters Museum?
The collection includes antique fire apparatus and equipment dating to the mid-1700s, along with a dozen restored fire trucks. The oldest of those trucks dates from the very early 1900s. The museum also displays the first fire station built in what was then Oklahoma Territory, in 1869.
Other exhibits include artifacts from the London Fire Brigade and the Ben Franklin Collection, which represents the birth of the oldest fire department in the United States. The displays also include the world’s largest fire department patch collection, the mural “The Last Alarm,” and a memorial to the Murrah Building bombing.
How do you get from Guthrie to the museum?
The museum is in Oklahoma City. Use a current map to plan the drive from your starting point, and confirm the museum’s address before setting out.
If your plans include other Guthrie stops, a one-day Guthrie itinerary can help you organize time in the city separately from your Oklahoma City visit.
Hours, tickets and access
Opening hours
- Tuesday to Saturday: 9 AM–4:30 PM
- Monday and Sunday: closed
Last checked November 2026. Hours can change on holidays and for special events.
Admission is $6 for adults, $5 for seniors age 55 and over, $3 for children ages 6–12, and free for children under 6. Prices may change without notice. The museum is ADA compliant, accepts credit cards and has a gift shop. Bus and motorcoach parking and group rates are available as group amenities.
Before you go: Hours, prices and access details can change, so check the Oklahoma State Firefighters Association’s official site before you go.
FAQs
Where is the Oklahoma State Firefighters Museum?
It is at 2716 NE 50th Street, Oklahoma City, OK 73111-7202.
What is the museum’s main focus?
Its exhibits trace firefighting history from the 1730s to the present, with antique apparatus, restored fire trucks and other artifacts.
Is the museum open on Sunday or Monday?
Open Tuesday to Saturday; closed Sunday and Monday. The museum has no regular opening hours on either day. Check the Oklahoma State Firefighters Association’s official site before planning a visit.
Does the museum have parking for groups?
Bus and motorcoach parking and group rates are available.