-Welcome to the Elgin Fire Barn No. 5 Museum-
Elgin Fire Barn No. 5 Museum, Elgin, IL.
The Elgin Fire Barn No. 5 Museum houses the Elgin Fire Department's most prized artifacts. Among the museum's collection are photos, helmets, various badge types, uniforms, a hand-drawn hose cart, an 1869 horse-drawn Silsby Steamer, several motorized vehicles and much, much more.
Hours of Operation
We are supported and run
by volunteers.
We are mainly open when our
volunteers are available.
Check here or our Facebook
page for hours. You can also call our
number: 1-847-697-6942
It will go to voicemail, we will get back to you as soon as we can. Thank you.
Museum Admission fee
Adult: $2.00
Children 5+: $1.00
Under 5: Free
Open:
Sunday July 30th: 1 pm to 5 pm
Tuesday Aug 1st: National Night Out 5 pm to 8 pm
Sunday Aug 6th: 1 pm to 5 pm
Sunday Aug 20th: 1 pm to 5 pm
Sunday Sept 3rd: 1 pm to 5 pm
Sat/Sun Sept 9/10: Elgin Historical House Walk
Saturday September 16th: Open House/150th EFD
Sunday Sept 24th: 1 pm to 5 pm
Sunday Oct 1st: 1 pm to 5 pm
Sunday Oct 15th: 1 pm to 5 pm
Sunday Oct 29th: 1 pm to 5 pm
Information:
WOW !!!! What a 4th of July parade!! BEST PARADE EVER!!! Pulled by a team of horses, once again the
1869 Silsby Steamer rode around Elgin and thru the parade, followed by Our 1929 engine, Our 1954 engine
and Our 1948 engine, manned by Our Elgin EFD Retiree's!!! A special thanks to Pack 1855
Scouts and leaders who walked with us in this parade and handed out flyers!! Special thanks to all who made this all possible. Great way to kick off the 150 EFD Year!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Mark your calendars for August 1, as we will be participating in National Night Out, from 6 pm to 8 pm,
held here at the Museum. More to come...............
Our next Open House will be held Saturday, September 16th. We are holding this on the same day the Elgin Fire Department celebrates their 150th Anniversary. More to come....................
We are looking for Volunteers, if you are interested please contact
James at 224-588-2967. Thank You!
For questions, call 847-697-6242
Contact Information
Elgin Fire Barn No. 5 Museum
533 Saint Charles Street
Elgin IL 60120
1 (847) 697-6242 (voicemail is checked on the weekends)
efb5m@outlook.com Emails are checked DAILY !!!!
Free Parking: On street parking is available on Arlington and Saint Charles Street.
Visitors may also park on the museum's front driveway.
Hours of Operation
We are supported and run
by volunteers.
We are mainly open when our
volunteers are available.
Check here or our Facebook
page for hours. You can also call our
number: 1-847-697-6942
It will go to voicemail, we will get back to you as soon as we can. Thank you.
Museum Admission fee
Adult: $2.00
Children 5+: $1.00
Under 5: Free
Open:
Sunday July 30th: 1 pm to 5 pm
Tuesday Aug 1st: National Night Out 5 pm to 8 pm
Sunday Aug 6th: 1 pm to 5 pm
Sunday Aug 20th: 1 pm to 5 pm
Sunday Sept 3rd: 1 pm to 5 pm
Sat/Sun Sept 9/10: Elgin Historical House Walk
Saturday September 16th: Open House/150th EFD
Sunday Sept 24th: 1 pm to 5 pm
Sunday Oct 1st: 1 pm to 5 pm
Sunday Oct 15th: 1 pm to 5 pm
Sunday Oct 29th: 1 pm to 5 pm
Information:
WOW !!!! What a 4th of July parade!! BEST PARADE EVER!!! Pulled by a team of horses, once again the
1869 Silsby Steamer rode around Elgin and thru the parade, followed by Our 1929 engine, Our 1954 engine
and Our 1948 engine, manned by Our Elgin EFD Retiree's!!! A special thanks to Pack 1855
Scouts and leaders who walked with us in this parade and handed out flyers!! Special thanks to all who made this all possible. Great way to kick off the 150 EFD Year!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Mark your calendars for August 1, as we will be participating in National Night Out, from 6 pm to 8 pm,
held here at the Museum. More to come...............
Our next Open House will be held Saturday, September 16th. We are holding this on the same day the Elgin Fire Department celebrates their 150th Anniversary. More to come....................
We are looking for Volunteers, if you are interested please contact
James at 224-588-2967. Thank You!
For questions, call 847-697-6242
Contact Information
Elgin Fire Barn No. 5 Museum
533 Saint Charles Street
Elgin IL 60120
1 (847) 697-6242 (voicemail is checked on the weekends)
efb5m@outlook.com Emails are checked DAILY !!!!
Free Parking: On street parking is available on Arlington and Saint Charles Street.
Visitors may also park on the museum's front driveway.
