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WELCOME TO THE NEW BERN FIREMEN'S MUSEUM
WINTER RECESSS
The Museum will be CLOSED
for General Admission
from January 1st to March 5th
We will still provide prearranged Group Tours
of 6 or more during the recess
To arrange a tour call 525 636-4087 and
leave a detailed message
The Museum will reopen on
March 6th with our Normal Schedule
Volunteer Tour Guides Needed
We are looking for individuals that can commit 5 hours per week, 10AM - 3PM on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday or Saturday to guide groups of people through New Bern's unique and colorful Fire Department history.
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Click on VOLUNTEER below and Get in Touch by phone or email your contact information.
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THE PERFECT PLACE FOR EVERYONE TO HAVE FUN AND LEARN A LITTLE HISTORY.
JUST TWO BLOCKS FROM TRYON PALACE.
Established in 1955, the New Bern Firemen’s Museum is a unique experience! Bring the kids for an educational and fun day of learning! Find out about New Bern’s fire history and special programs. Learn about the oldest fire company in the state, experience the Great Fire of ’22 which destroyed over 1,000 buildings in downtown, talk to Fred, the beloved fire horse, and be part of something unlike any other!
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