-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:
Saturday June 24th: 12 pm to 4 pm
Sunday June 25th: 1 pm to 5 pm
Tuesday July 4: Elgin Parade 9 am to 12pm
Sunday July 16th: 1 pm to 5 pm
Sunday July 30th: 1 pm to 5 pm
Tuesday Aug 1st: National Night, Out 5 pm to 8 pm
Sunday Aug 13th: 1 pm to 5 pm
Saturday September 16th: Open House/150th EFD
Information:
Excellent turnout for the EFD Memorial held Saturday, May 13th. EFD and surrounding area Fire Service came here to the Museum, and a crowd of 130 attended the ceremony. Thanks to all who helped setup and take down. This is held every 2nd Saturday in May. Mark your calendars to attend this event each year!
Join us at the Elgin 4th of July Parade, 9 am Douglas Street. We are inviting all Elgin EFD retiree's to come and ride on one of our three Trucks in the parade. Our 1869 Silsby Steamer will lead us off!
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:
Saturday June 24th: 12 pm to 4 pm
Sunday June 25th: 1 pm to 5 pm
Tuesday July 4: Elgin Parade 9 am to 12pm
Sunday July 16th: 1 pm to 5 pm
Sunday July 30th: 1 pm to 5 pm
Tuesday Aug 1st: National Night, Out 5 pm to 8 pm
Sunday Aug 13th: 1 pm to 5 pm
Saturday September 16th: Open House/150th EFD
Information:
Excellent turnout for the EFD Memorial held Saturday, May 13th. EFD and surrounding area Fire Service came here to the Museum, and a crowd of 130 attended the ceremony. Thanks to all who helped setup and take down. This is held every 2nd Saturday in May. Mark your calendars to attend this event each year!
Join us at the Elgin 4th of July Parade, 9 am Douglas Street. We are inviting all Elgin EFD retiree's to come and ride on one of our three Trucks in the parade. Our 1869 Silsby Steamer will lead us off!
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.
