Visit + Experience at the Historical Museum of Firefighters and the Italian Red Cross

About this tour

Explore Italy's largest fire museum across 2,500 square metres of exhibits spanning firefighting history through 3,000+ artefacts and interactive displays. This 2–3 hour guided tour combines traditional museum walkthrough with virtual reality fire simulations, hands-on fire extinguishing practice, and dedicated play spaces for children. The experience works equally well solo, as a couple, or with family, concluding with complimentary refreshments in the café.

Highlights

• 3,000+ historical firefighting artefacts and equipment on display
• VR fire simulation experiences throughout the museum
• Practical fire extinguisher training for all ages
• Children's play area with themed games and inflatable section
• Guided tour with expert commentary on emergency services evolution
• Complimentary coffee or tea in museum cafeteria
• Take-home cardboard fire ladder model for kids

What to expect

You'll start with a structured guide leading you through the sprawling exhibition, stopping at stations where virtual reality headsets transport you into realistic fire scenarios. The tour moves at a leisurely pace, allowing time to absorb the displays and ask questions. Midway through, you'll participate in a supervised fire extinguisher demonstration where you'll actually operate equipment—surprisingly grounding after the VR sequences. If you're with children, they'll peel off to the dedicated play zones with arcade games and an inflatable firefighter course. Everyone reconvenes for the practical extinguishing test before finishing at the café.

Good to know

The entire venue is wheelchair accessible with level surfaces throughout. Prams and strollers are welcome. Allow extra time if visiting with young children—the play areas often run over. Service animals permitted. No lunch included, though the café serves light snacks beyond complimentary drinks.