Memorabilia, memories and history of the most loved body in the world: the Firefighters. A place of wonder and memory where you can retrace the 213 years of the body and rediscover in their deeds their goodness of mind and loyalty towards uniform, something that is perfectly reflected in the care of the museum and in the enthusiasm of telling the audience.
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The Museum Route
Thanks to MuseoCity, a non-profit association, it is possible to visit the Historical Museum of Firefighters, the same one that opens its doors to the public for the first time.
The museum tour allows enthusiasts and non-enthusiasts to discover a fascinating private treasure that traces, through the story of the body, the history of Italy.
Inside the museum you can “touch” with your hands everything that has to do with the Fire Fighters: from work tools to means of transport, from uniforms to communication devices. And everything that runs parallel and collateral to them: from the health care service (active until the early 1900s) to the gymnastic body (where Carlo Galimberti was active, to whom the Milan Sports Group is now dedicated, award-winning Firefighter and champion Olympic, who lost his life heroically in the exercise of duty).
Firefighters: Knights and Heroes
This historical and cultural journey tells of men and women where the firmness of the spirit is equal to that of the ancient medieval knights. Those who made honor, courage, loyalty and mercy their principles.
Heroes who, when we are in trouble, are always the first to intervene. To have a word of encouragement and show us the way to resist.
The museum in every object, in every word of its guides and in every detail taken care of transmits the love that these men and women have for the Firefighters. And as the prayer of Saint Barbara , patroness of the body says: “A day without risk is not lived, because for us believers death is life, it is light: in the terror of collapses, in the fury of the waters, in the hell of the pyres. “
Info Point
Museo Storico dei Vigili del Fuoco di Milano
Via Messina, 35
20154 Milano
For info: 02-3190376
Mommy Sigrid
It has been a while since we visited any museum because of the pandemic. This one is really interesting. I am not sure if my little one would not find this creepy though because of the figures.
Ntensibe Edgar
(Clap) (clap)!!! This is so beautiful and thoughtful of you, to have their memories preserved here, forever!
Garf
Those are pretty classic cars. I like visiting museums.
Emily
I’d love to visit! looks like a great way to spend the day learning.
Steven Morrissette
Wow, this is so cool I would love to visit this firefighter museum. The old fire truck is nice would love to have a picture with it.
Yudith Napitupulu
This is so fascinating, there is so much history behind the firefighters. This is really good idea to bring kids to visit this museum.
Nikki
Wow the fashion of firefighters is pretty cool. I had no idea this museum existed, I also did not get to Milan when I went to Italy though.
Neely Moldovan
Oh wow what an interesting museum. I have never heard of it.
Yeah Lifestyle
I have been to Milan once before but missed this wonderful place. I am definitely adding the Historical Museum of Firefighters to my itinerary when I am able to travel again
Joanna
What an interesting museum. I don’t think I have ever heard about a museum of the firefighters before. I’d like to visit next time I’m in Milano.
Mosaic Murals
oh wow, the place is awesome!!! I would love to see it for real, that would be amazing.
Lavanda Michelle
My uncle was a firefighter. I have a warm spot in my heart for all this related to their honor.
Angela
Honestly, the museum is my favorite place. Because it’s all about the history of the country. Thanks for sharing.
Ashley t
My husband is really into things like this. Would love to be able to take him to see this museum one day.
Kait
What an interesting museum! I always love exploring the history and culture when I am in a new city, and this museum looks like a fun place to visit.
Bryan Carey
I love a great museum! There is always something new to learn and discover. And I like that this museum lets you touch things.
Dan "Jay" Reyes
Nice! Firefighters deserve our respect.
Cinny
That’s pretty cool that there’s a firefighting museum. What a fun way to check out history!
Tara Pittman
What a cool place to visit. My middle son was huge into fire trucks when he was younger.
Surekha
I had no idea there was such a rich history behind firefighting. I would love to explore that museum and learn about how firefighting has changed over the years in Milan.
Colleen
I’d love to visit this museum with my kids. It has so much history and cultural significance. It’s perfect.
Claudia Blanton
How beautiful! I love museums but sadly have been staying away from them since that virus thing happened. Not worth risking it, but I sure do miss walking through those aisles and reading up on history and art! Milan sounds like such a beautiful city and is surely on my bucket list for travel, now I have another reason to go – blessings!
Jen @ JENRON DESIGNS
Wow this is a lot of cool stuff in one spot, what a fun tour, thank for the sharing.
Jessica
Oh wow this is so cool Iโve always loved learning about history even since I was a little girl . I find it all so fascinating!
Mi Fernandes
This is truly amazing! I lived in Milan for over 3 years and have never heard of this Museum, which is sad cause I LOVE Museums. I will definitely add this to my list next time I make my way to my favorite city in the world!
Amber Myers
How cool! I always love checking out museums. This museum looks like a fun one to explore.
Digitaldaybook
So beautiful! I love when places pay tribute to our heroes. In Armenia for example there is a museum for our fallen soldiers of Artsakh