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Musée Des Sapeurs Pompiers

The Fire Brigade Museum of the City of Geneva (Musée des Sapeurs-Pompiers) is located in Geneva, Switzerland, in the Jonction district. It traces the evolution of the firefighting profession through its technical resources, equipment, vehicles and outfits, with collections covering a period from the 18th century to the present day. The museum is housed in a welcoming building built partly from wood recovered after hurricane Lothar, and features vehicles, pumps, helmets, fire suits and reconstructed scenes across several floors. It also hosts changing temporary exhibitions and retrospectives.

Families and Kids

The museum welcomes children and families, and school visits are possible from age 6. Volunteer guides, former firefighters, accompany visitors and share their experiences and anecdotes.

Information

  • Visit duration: 90min
  • Barrier free: Yes
  • For rainy days: Yes
  • Free entrance: Yes
  • Price range: $
  • Topic: History

    • Guided tours: Yes

    • Children experience: Child friendly
    • Children age group: 6-12, 12-18
    • Children activities: Tours and demonstrations

Opening hours

Open on Wednesdays and Sundays from 10:00 to 12:00 and from 13:30 to 16:00, closed on public holidays, year-end holidays, and in July and August.
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
10:00-12:00 / 13:30-16:00
Thursday
Closed
Friday
Closed
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
10:00-12:00 / 13:30-16:00

Admission fees

0 CHF
Adult admission

Contact

Webpage
mspg.ch
Email
contact@mspg.ch
Address
Rue du Stand 1Bis, 1204 Geneva

Access

Nearby stops

  • Genève, Palladium100 meters walking distance

Travel duration

From
Travel time
Genève
12m
Lausanne
57m
Martigny
1h 59m
Sion
2h 15m
Neuchâtel
2h 15m

FAQ

  • Is the museum open during school holidays?
    No. The museum is open on Wednesdays and Sundays outside school holidays, and is closed on public holidays, year-end holidays, and in July and August.
  • How far in advance should I request a group visit?
    Group visit requests should be sent approximately 3 weeks in advance.
  • Is there a minimum age for school visits?
    Yes, the minimum age for school visits is 6 years.
  • Are guided tours available at the museum?
    Yes, two volunteer guides, former professional firefighters of the Geneva Fire and Rescue Service, accompany visitors and answer their questions.

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