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Tampa holiday party venue

  • LOGISTICS & LOOK
    The Museum’s Exhibit Hall is about 5,000 square feet with three original, working bay doors and many restored historic features. The cement floor still shows marks from horse hooves, and the brick walls were made from the same bricks that rebuilt Ybor City after early 1900s fires. With an industrial Downtown Tampa style and romantic large arched windows, the space feels cozy and can be adapted for a variety of events. Old horse-drawn fire equipment is now replaced by exhibits telling the history and heroics of the Tampa Fire Department and the evolution of firefighting in America.

    EVENT DETAILS
    The Exhibit Hall holds up to 120 people for standing cocktail events. The daytime museum feel makes space for a swanky vibe evoked by soft lighting, music from Bose speakers, and The Station Bar serving drinks to guests at high tables adorned with simple centerpieces and candles.

    BEST USE OF SPACE
    The first floor works great for brand launches, judge investitures, casino nights, organizational/corporate meetings and live music events. With three shiny antique firetrucks now housed at each bay, weddings downstairs are limited to 50 guests or fewer.

  • LOGISTICS & LOOK

    Measuring apx 2,500 square feet, The 1911 Ballroom has been beautifully restored with original wood flooring in a rich walnut tone. Large windows flank two of the walls, which provide guest with views of the city at night. There is also an additional 1,200 square feet of pre-function space that we call THE LANDING. on the 2nd floor, including a private room for the bridal party.The second floor ballroom, named for the year the firehouse was built, can accommodate up to 150 people seated with a dance floor, 180 seated without a dance floor, and up to 200 for a standing cocktail-style event.

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Event Rental FAQs

Here are some of the most frequently asked questions we receive about hosting a special event at the Tampa Firefighters Museum. If you cannot find the answer that you need, please call the Museum at (813) 964-6862 ext 4 or email: events@tampafirefightersmuseum.org.

  • There is NO SMOKING allowed inside the Tampa Firefighters Museum. Also we do not allow the use of open-flame candles inside the Museum.

  • While we have a spacious kitchen area on the 2nd floor, it is not a licensed commercial kitchen, thus you can not cook food on site.

    • There is no stove or oven.

    • You can, however, use covered buffet trays with Sterno to keep hot food warm prior to serving.

    • We also have a commercial refrigerator that you may use to keep chilled foods cold until serving.

    • The caterers on our Preferred Vendor List are familiar with our kitchen set-up and layout.

  • While it is not required to use one of the vendors on our Approved Vendor List, it is strongly recommended.

    • If you choose a different vendor, we will need to meet with them to assure they are licensed and understand how to safely use this historic building.

    • They will be required to fill out our Event Vendor Application.

    • They will be required to submit provided proof of state and local licenses, Food Manager Certification, and insurance in order to provide catering services for your event.

  • Yes. In order to host an event at the Tampa Firefighters Museum, you will be required to purchase a liability policy that covers any building damage or injuries resulting to guests. Purchase event insurance here: Event Insurance - No Deductible - Official EventHelper.com (theeventhelper.com)

  • The Tampa Firefighters Museum has some available parking at the Museum.

    We also share a 45-vehicle parking lot with the City of Tampa that guests of the Museum may use outside of business hours- weekdays after 6 and weekends.

    There is also ample streetside (metered) parking and nearby private parking lots. These lots are free for 4 hours to guests that display their handicap tags.

    Click here for a downloadable parking PDF to distribute to your guests.

  • The building rental fee includes the use of the facility, plus the use of our tables, chairs, and black tablecloths.

    • Alcohol service is available for an additional fee.

    • Basic set up and breakdown of tables.

    • One attendant to monitor museum and venue.

  • The Tampa Firefighters Museum is a historical building and events are subject to the following restrictions:

    • The use of fog machines is not allowed.

    • Taping or hanging items on the walls is not allowed.

    • Open-flame candles are not allowed.

    • Confetti and/or Glitter is not allowed.

  • For events scheduled through the year 2024;

    • Licensee must pay a deposit of half of the rental rate upon signing of contract and to hold space.

    • If Licensee cancels this License by notifying Licensor in writing at least NINETY (90) days prior to the License Date, then Licensee shall be refunded fifty percent (50%) of the amount of any Licensee Fee already paid.

    • If Licensee cancels this License within NINETY (90) days of the License Date, then Licensor shall retain the full amount of the License Fee.

    • Balance of rental fees is due no later than 30 days prior to event.

    • Guest count and payment for all services are due 2 weeks prior to event.

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Contact Our Event Manager

(813) 964-6862

events@tampafirefightersmuseum.org

720 E Zack Street
Tampa, FL 33602
Tampa Firefighters Museum

“This historic venue was the perfect place for our wedding! The original brick walls were the most beautiful backdrop for our ceremony and the reception hall upstairs was the perfect size for our 100+ guest wedding.”

-Kirstin S.