Rent the Firehouse
Make our history a part of yours. Celebrate your next special event at the Museum and see why we’re home to the hottest events in Tampa.
Historic Event Space
The Tampa Firefighters Museum offers one of Tampa’s most unique event rental spaces. Our Museum is housed inside a fully restored 1911 firehouse, the original quarters for Tampa Fire Station No. 1. This 2-story building can accommodate up to 150 guests and is a perfect venue for all kinds of special events including weddings, rehearsal dinners, anniversaries, graduations, and non-profit fundraisers.
The Tampa Firefighters Museum has been designated a “local historical landmark” by the City of Tampa Historic Designation Division. The entire museum is wheelchair-accessible and ADA-compliant.
More About Our Venue
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Our Musuem’s exhibition hall can accommodate up to 150 people for a standing cocktail-style event.
Measuring approximately 5,000 square feet and still has the original concrete floors. Horse-drawn steamers and ladders of the early 1900s are replaced by exhibits showcasing the rich history of the Tampa Fire Department.
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The second-floor special event gallery can accommodate up to 150 people seated with a dance floor, 180 seated without a dance floor, and up to 150 for a standing cocktail-style event.
Measuring approximately 2,500 square feet, our special event gallery has been beautifully restored with original wood flooring in a rich walnut tone. There is also an additional 1,200 square feet of carpeted pre-function space on the 2nd floor, including a private room for the bridal party.
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 or email concierge@tampafirefightersmuseum.org.
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There is NO SMOKING allowed inside the Tampa Firefighters Museum. Also we do not allow the use of open-flame candles inside the Museum.
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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.
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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.
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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. (Can be bought online, and costs typically about $150).
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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.
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The building rental fee includes the use of the facility, plus the use of our tables, chairs, and linens.
Alcohol service is available for an additional fee.
A cleaning fee will be assessed and invoiced after the event.
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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.
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For events scheduled through the year 2024;
Licensor must pay the Licensee Fee in full to Licensor at least NINETY (90) days prior to the Event.
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.
Event Gallery
“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.