Museo Parque de Bombas, Firefighting museum in Plaza las Delicias, Ponce, Puerto Rico
Museo Parque de Bombas is a firefighting museum in Ponce featuring a striking red and black striped exterior with Gothic architectural details. The building houses two side towers and displays vintage fire engines along with historical rescue equipment.
The building was constructed in 1882 as an exhibition pavilion and later served as a fire station for decades. It was converted to a museum in 1990 to preserve the city's firefighting heritage.
The building holds memories of firefighters who protected the city during a major fire. Visitors can see how these rescue workers carried out their duties in the past.
The museum sits directly behind the Cathedral and is open daily. The location is easy to reach and offers free admission.
The building features a striking cast iron central staircase that rises to a mezzanine level. This upper area once functioned as the administrative workspace during the fire station years.
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