Musée des sapeurs-pompiers de Lyon, Firefighting museum in La Duchère district, Lyon, France.
Description
Musée des sapeurs-pompiers de Lyon is a firefighting museum in the Duchère district that displays over 100 fire trucks, equipment, helmets, and rescue materials spanning more than 250 years of firefighting history. The collection shows how equipment and techniques evolved over time, documenting technological and operational changes across different eras.
History
The museum was established in 1971 and received official recognition as 'musée de France' in 2005, marking its importance in preserving national firefighting heritage. This designation allowed the institution to expand and protect its collections under national standards.
Culture
The space honors firefighters through a display of commemorative flags and trophies that reflect generations of service. These objects show how the profession has been valued and recognized in society over time.
Practical
The museum opens on Wednesday afternoons and during the first weekend of each month, with extended hours during school vacations. Check ahead for current schedules since opening times can shift with the seasons.
Did you know?
The collection includes a national selection of firefighting helmets from the early 1800s along with pumps dating back to 1732. These unusually old objects demonstrate how long people have been developing organized systems to fight fire.
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