4. The New York City Fire Museum 278 Spring Street

The Friends of the New York City Fire Department Collection was created for the purpose of renovating the former quarters of Engine Company No. 30 into a museum. In 1987, the New York City Fire Museum opened its doors in this 1904 Beaux-Arts firehouse on Spring Street.

The collection tells the story of the FDNY from the colonial Dutch days to now, covering the evolution from volunteer to paid municipal departments, with a permanent 9/11 Memorial as well. Read more about its collection here.