Address
Friendship Firehouse Museum
107 S. Alfred Street
Alexandria, Virginia 22314
The museum is located in Old Town Alexandria, near many shops, restaurants, and other museums and historic sites. Visit The Lyceum at 201 South Washington Street, two blocks from Friendship Firehouse, and park for free in their parking lot while visiting both museums, or use metered parking on the street.
107 S. Alfred Street
Alexandria, Virginia 22314
The museum is located in Old Town Alexandria, near many shops, restaurants, and other museums and historic sites. Visit The Lyceum at 201 South Washington Street, two blocks from Friendship Firehouse, and park for free in their parking lot while visiting both museums, or use metered parking on the street.
Hours of Operation
Museum
Open one Saturday per month, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
- Saturday, October 12 (Fire Prevention Week)
- Saturday, November 9
- Saturday, December 7
- Saturday, December 28
Museum
Open one Saturday per month, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
- Saturday, October 12 (Fire Prevention Week)
- Saturday, November 9
- Saturday, December 7
- Saturday, December 28
Friendship Firehouse Museum
The Friendship, Sun, Relief, Hydraulion and other local volunteer fire companies served the community, and some of their stories and equipment are preserved today in the Friendship Firehouse Museum. The Engine Room houses fire-fighting equipment, while the Meeting Room displays ceremonial objects used by these community organizations.
Virtual Tours
Go inside on the Google 360 Virtual Tour (2017).
Plan Your Visit
Event Tickets
To purchase tickets to events at the Historic Alexandria Museums and to shop online, visit The Alexandria Shop. Visit the Historic Alexandria Calendar for a full list of events.
Admission
Free admission for Alexandria residents.
General Admission: $2.00 per person
Free admission is also available to American Alliance of Museum members (AAM), Virginia Association of Museums Members (VAM), Veterans and Alexandria City Employees.
Group Services
Group programs consist of an intro/orientation, followed by a self-guided visit facilitated by a staff member who is available to answer questions. There is a fee of $3.00 per person/$40 minimum per program. For group tours at Friendship Firehouse Museum, call 703.746.4994, or contact Alexandria History Museum at The Lyceum for more information. If your group would like to arrange to visit more than one Alexandria museum please see Scheduling an Education Program with Historic Alexandria.
Accessibility
The museum is wheel-chair accessible. The City of Alexandria complies with the terms of ADA. An individual with a disability who wishes to request a reasonable accommodation may contact the Museum at 703.746.3891.
Guest Expectations
At all Historic Alexandria sites, we do not tolerate racist or derogatory jokes, comments, or harassment from our guests or staff. We value the dignity of all people who enter our sites. We are committed to creating an environment where together, we can explore Alexandria’s complex history in a manner that is respectful for all. Violators of this policy will be asked to leave the premises.