Fire Hall Museum and Education Centre

08/24/2026

The Fire Hall Museum & Education Centre is proud to be a member of the Fire Museum Network - an association of museums located around the world about firefighting. Currently, the Fire Museum Network is showcasing the Fire Hall Museum & Education Centre on their webpage.

And if you're travelling ... look to see if there's a firefighting museum where you are visiting! They'd be glad to welcome you!

https://www.firemuseumnetwork.org/showcase?currency=CAD

08/19/2026

08/17/2026

Catastrophe & Courage – Disasters and first response in Cambridge - On exhibit through December 5, 2026

The Fire Hall Museum shares photographs of disasters and tragedies that have impacted the community throughout the city’s history. On exhibit in the Museum’s outdoor courtyard on Saturdays from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm. Admission is Free!

08/13/2026

There was quite the racket around Cambridge Civic Square and the Museum Thursday as the City of Cambridge staged Racquet in the Square! The day-long event transformed Civic Square into a vibrant hub of sport, recreation and community connection, showcasing a variety of racquet sports. Visitors of all ages had the opportunity to try sports like squash, pickleball, badminton, ping pong, and tennis. Over the course of the day the Museum welcomed more than 180 visitors Museum Chair Rob and Beeper, the Cambridge Fire Department fire safety mascot tried their hands at table tennis with Beeper coming out on top. “Beeper’s got a mean swing,” admitted Rob after their game.

08/05/2026

Because the first time HAUNTED us! Paranormal Night at the Fire Hall Museum is BACK!

Four tour times on Saturday, September 12, 2026:
6:30-7:45 pm
8-9:15 pm
9:30-10:45 pm
11 pm-12:15 am

Tickets are available on Eventbrite. $35 + Eventbrite fee per person.

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/paranormal-night-at-the-fire-hall-museum-cambridge-tickets-1996422752194?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

And so it begins...

The first event of many this upcoming spooky season.

08/04/2026

Make a RACKET on Dickson Street - The City of Cambridge invites everyone to come make a racket in downtown Cambridge at Racquet in the Square at Civic Square in front of City Hall. Try different racquet sports - tennis, pickleball, squash, table tennis, and tennis. Connect with local clubs & enjoy a friendly match. The Fire Hall Museum will be open too with badminton nets set up outside our front doors. The fun takes place on Thursday, August 13 from 11 am to 7 pm.

08/01/2026

Several youngsters received their Junior Firefighter Academy Certificate this morning at the Fire Hall Museum - after completing the final "tests". Here are some Junior Firefighters learning about home escape plans, and myths & facts about fire. The fun continues the next two Saturdays in August, and if you missed one of the earlier tests, don’t worry. We’ll help children of all ages catch up toward receiving their Certificate.

07/27/2026

Junior Firefighter Academy - Fun activities at the Fire Hall Museum on Saturday mornings this summer for kids of all ages. Join us on August 1, 8 and 15 for Tool Match and Fire Myth vs. Fire Fact.