Plan Your Visit


Address
53 N Broadway, Aurora, IL 60505
 

Hours

Wednesday - 10am-4pm

Thursday - 10am-4pm

Friday - 10am-4pm

Saturday - 10am-4pm

Admission
$5 per person ages 3 and up
Children ages 2 and younger are free

*Open Tuesdays Memorial Day to Labor Day.

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Directions

The Aurora Regional Fire Museum is located at the corner of E. New York Street and N. Broadway (Rt. 25) in the heart of downtown Aurora, located 35 miles west of Chicago in the western suburbs. Approximate travel time by road or rail from downtown Chicago to the museum is one hour. 

By car:
Aurora is located just off a major highway. The museum can be accessed via E. New York Street or N. Broadway to Spring Street. Free parking is located directly behind the museum building on N. LaSalle Street.

By train:
Aurora serves as the end terminal for the Metra BNSF commuter rail line. The museum is located 2 blocks south of the Aurora train station. Tickets can be purchased in advanced for a discounted rate using the Ventra app, at a station location, or using cash on the train. Visit the Metra website for schedules and fares.

Aurora Downtown
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The City of Aurora, IL is home to 200,000 residents and has an active art, culture, and music scene. The museum is located within a few blocks of the Paramount Theater, Aurora's RiverEdge Park outdoor music pavilion, the Hollywood Casino (Aurora), the scenic Fox River, three other museums, and a host of restaurants. Visit the Aurora Downtown website for specifics and the latest calendar of events.

Visiting from out of town? Check out the Aurora Area Convention and Visitors Bureau web site for information on area accommodations, restaurants, and other museums and attractions.


Contact Us

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