Fire Hall Museum and Education Centre

09/06/2026

Saturday was an exceptional day at the Museum as we welcomed more than 240 visitors along with our new mascot, this five-foot tall goose. It was masterfully painted by our very talented volunteer Marley who took time off work to get the job done in order to have it ready for us on Sept. 5. Our next challenge is to find a fitting name for our new feathered friend. A naming contest about to begin.
Here are the first round of possible names. Let us know in the comment what your favourite is.
Commander Gander
Captain MacGander
Alexgander the Great
Marley
Captain A goose
Gloria Ganderbelt
Gus the Goose
Gabriel the Goose

09/01/2026

Doors Open Waterloo Region - Doors Open Waterloo Region returns to the Fire Hall Museum & Education Centre in 2026 on Saturday, September 19 from 10 am to 4 pm. It's a day of discovery at the Fire Hall Museum, as well as at the 26 other local destinations throughout the region - noteworthy buildings, interesting places and heritage sites. Admission to all Doors Open sites is FREE!

08/24/2026

The Fire Hall Museum & Education Centre is proud to be a member of the Fire Museum Network - an association of museums located around the world about firefighting. Currently, the Fire Museum Network is showcasing the Fire Hall Museum & Education Centre on their webpage.

And if you're travelling ... look to see if there's a firefighting museum where you are visiting! They'd be glad to welcome you!

https://www.firemuseumnetwork.org/showcase?currency=CAD

08/19/2026

08/17/2026

Catastrophe & Courage – Disasters and first response in Cambridge - On exhibit through December 5, 2026

The Fire Hall Museum shares photographs of disasters and tragedies that have impacted the community throughout the city’s history. On exhibit in the Museum’s outdoor courtyard on Saturdays from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm. Admission is Free!

08/13/2026

There was quite the racket around Cambridge Civic Square and the Museum Thursday as the City of Cambridge staged Racquet in the Square! The day-long event transformed Civic Square into a vibrant hub of sport, recreation and community connection, showcasing a variety of racquet sports. Visitors of all ages had the opportunity to try sports like squash, pickleball, badminton, ping pong, and tennis. Over the course of the day the Museum welcomed more than 180 visitors Museum Chair Rob and Beeper, the Cambridge Fire Department fire safety mascot tried their hands at table tennis with Beeper coming out on top. “Beeper’s got a mean swing,” admitted Rob after their game.

08/05/2026

Because the first time HAUNTED us! Paranormal Night at the Fire Hall Museum is BACK!

Four tour times on Saturday, September 12, 2026:
6:30-7:45 pm
8-9:15 pm
9:30-10:45 pm
11 pm-12:15 am

Tickets are available on Eventbrite. $35 + Eventbrite fee per person.

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/paranormal-night-at-the-fire-hall-museum-cambridge-tickets-1996422752194?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

And so it begins...

The first event of many this upcoming spooky season.