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Australia’s largest collection of firefighting memorabilia, says the city.

Fire Services Museum of Victoria · East Melbourne

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About this place

The city’s East Melbourne guide identifies this museum’s firefighting memorabilia collection as the country’s largest.

The record

Comparison: Collections of firefighting memorabilia in Australia.

Collection size is the reported record, not building area. Confirm opening and exhibition access before visiting.

Visiting

Check the linked visitor information for current access, opening and any booking requirements.

Access arrangements should be checked with the operator before travelling. Occasion tags are editorial suggestions. They do not certify accessibility or opening hours.

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Sources

Sources checked 23 September 2026. A publisher’s claim is attributed; it is not a complete independent survey.