Friendship Firehouse, Alexandria: Photos, Reviews & Location

Museum honoring Alexandria's first fire company (founded in 1774) with displays dating to the 1700s.

At a glance

#30 of 60 Tourist attractions in Alexandria #8 of 12 Museums in Alexandria

LocalGuideWorld score: 4.64

0.0 km from the center of Alexandria

Rating breakdown

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4 ★21%
3 ★7%
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107 S Alfred St, Alexandria, VA 22314, United States

alexandriava.gov

+1 703-746-3891

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Quick facts

What is the rating of Friendship Firehouse?: Friendship Firehouse is rated 4.6 out of 5 based on 28 reviews.
How does Friendship Firehouse rank in Alexandria?: Friendship Firehouse is #30 of 60 Tourist attractions in Alexandria by LocalGuideWorld score (rating weighted by number of reviews).
Where is Friendship Firehouse located?: 107 S Alfred St, Alexandria, VA 22314, United States — 0.0 km from the center of Alexandria.
How can I contact Friendship Firehouse?: Phone: +1 703-746-3891 · Website: alexandriava.gov

Reviews (8)

Julie Anne Harris 2023 Aug 12

A pleasant little museum with some cool artifacts from the history of the place as a firehouse and general civic organization. It takes about 10 minutes to go through everything, so the collection is small, though it is unique as well. I'd give them another star if they were ever actually open. I just happened to catch them during a festival, or I still wouldn't have seen them despite living in the neighborhood for months.

Zachary Hottel 2023 May 28

I stopped by the museum during a weekend trip to Alexandria.

Unfortunately, it was while they were closed for some renovations. However, I did enjoy seeing the historic station from the exterior and reading the interpretive signs. It's a great, and unique, historic site.

I hope to return once they are finished with renovations and reopen.

Michael Valdivielso 2023 Feb 18

Small museum open once a month. Alexandria residents can enter freely otherwise they ask for a couple of dollars. Two floors, lots of interesting items and lots of information. Tiny gift shop and a public restroom.

Junxiao Shi 2022 Nov 13

This museum is not open every Saturday like Google Maps days. It's only open one Saturday every month. Their website lists specific opening dates.

Inside the museum there are two pieces of fire fighting apparatus and a few other tools. The volunteer guide has limited knowledge but could pass your question to a local historian if needed.

Kiffa Shirley 2022 Apr 30

The hose transport was just returned after 2 years of being refurbished. An amazing skill set by a true trade craftsman. Check out the hand pump before it starts to get refurbished by the same craftsman.

M. Blair Linn 2021 May 11

Quaint, little museum. A quick fun experience. The gentlemen working there are friendly ;) and ready to answer your questions. If you're in Old Town stop by! Your "entrance fee" (a couple of bucks for 7.of us) and gift shop purchases help keep all the museums in Old Town running and preserved! We ❤️ Old Town!

Ted Kidwell 2020 Jan 27

Just went to day for 5th time great place to visit. Visting time now sat and sun 1 to 5:30pm become c19. Hope they be able to open more offen soon as weather getting nicer this a good place to go to learn some good history and to see lot nice things. Come on out and check it out great for the hole family you will like it we did i would highly recommended this as a place to go to when in old town Alexandria just little off king street signs show you the way.

May May 2018 Jul 13

A nice little hidden gem in Alexandria containing a rich history with amazing and well detailed, original and replica, artifacts; all in great condition. The curator or meseum guide was extremely friendly, knowledgeable, as well as informative about other historic and worthwhile nearby museums and exhibits.

There is a whole lot to see in this little building! Definitely check it out while in Alexandria.

They also have cute little fun things for children so definitely bring along your child/children especially if they are into firefighters, firehouse, firefighter gear.