Perry Fire Department Museum

More Than 100 Years of Firefighting History in Perry, NY

Step into more than 100 years of local firefighting history at the Perry Fire Department Museum in Perry, New York.

Located at the far end of Perry Village Park on Lake Street, this unique local museum gives visitors an opportunity to get up close to antique fire trucks, historic firefighting equipment, memorabilia and other artifacts connected to the Perry Fire Department and the community it has served for generations.

For families, history enthusiasts, fire-service buffs and anyone fascinated by vintage machinery, the museum offers a chance to see firefighting equipment from another era and learn more about the history of a community volunteer fire department.

Discover Perry's Firefighting Heritage

The Perry Fire Department is more than a century old and has been led by 55 chiefs and responded to more than 7,000 fire calls throughout its history. The department has answered calls ranging from serious barn, business and house fires to automobile accidents, while also playing an important role in the broader Perry community.

The museum helps preserve that history through its collection of historic apparatus, equipment and memorabilia.

Visitors can see:

• Antique fire trucks
• Historic firefighting equipment
• Fire department memorabilia
• Artifacts representing more than a century of local fire-service history
• Historic equipment and apparatus
• Stories connected to the Perry Fire Department and community

For children who love fire trucks, the museum provides an especially fun opportunity to see historic apparatus up close, while adults can appreciate the evolution of firefighting technology and the role volunteer firefighters have played in Perry.

A Small Museum With a Big Local Story

The Perry Fire Department Museum isn't a massive traditional museum — and that's part of its charm.

This is a community collection built around a very local story: the people, equipment and history behind the volunteer fire department that has protected Perry for more than 100 years.

It offers visitors a chance to experience a piece of Wyoming County history that they might otherwise drive right past.

If you're interested in local history, historic equipment, small museums or authentic community stories, the Perry Fire Department Museum is a worthwhile stop while exploring Perry.

Located in Perry Village Park

The museum is located within Perry Village Park, giving families an opportunity to combine a little local history with recreation.

The park features a seasonal Splash Pad, playground, sports courts and fields, picnic pavilions, restrooms and a paved half-mile walking and biking loop.

During the summer, families can visit the museum and then cool off at the Perry Village Park Splash Pad, making the museum an easy addition to a larger family outing.

The park is also conveniently located near Silver Lake and downtown Perry, while the village itself is just three miles from the Perry entrance to Letchworth State Park.

Make It Part of a Perry Adventure

The museum makes a great addition to a day exploring Perry, Silver Lake and Letchworth State Park.

Visit the museum to discover local firefighting history, spend some time in the park, explore downtown Perry, enjoy the nearby Silver Lake area or continue on to Letchworth's waterfalls, trails and scenic overlooks.

For families, it's particularly easy to combine the museum with the Perry Village Park Splash Pad during the summer.

Highlights

• More than 100 years of firefighting history
• Antique fire trucks
• Historic firefighting equipment
• Fire department memorabilia
• Local Perry history
• Volunteer fire department heritage
• Located inside Perry Village Park
• Seasonal Splash Pad nearby
• Playground nearby
• Picnic areas and pavilions
• Walking and biking loop
• Family-friendly attraction
• Great for children who love fire trucks
• Interesting for history enthusiasts
• Near Silver Lake
• Near downtown Perry
• About 3 miles from Letchworth State Park's Perry entrance

Location: 120 Lake Street, Perry, NY 14530
Phone: (585) 237-6373

Current Museum Hours: Saturdays, June through August, 10 a.m.–noon. Because this is a small community museum with seasonal hours, visitors should confirm hours before making a special trip.