Engine House No. 5 Museum

Engine House No. 5 Museum Engine House No. 5 originally constructed in the city of Grand Rapids in 1880. Torn down in 1981 and reconstructed as a Fire Museum in 1984. Adults $5.

Engine House No 5 was originally constructed in 1880 on the banks of the Grand River in downtown Grand Rapids Michigan on the corner of Leonard and Monroe Streets. This historic station served the Grand Rapids community for 100 years. In 1980 she was slated for demolition in order to make way for a brand new fire station to be located in her footprint. A deal was negotiated and the building was pu

rchased for $1.00

Beginning in the fall of 1980 (on the station's 100th birthday) the building was disassembled brick by brick, transported to its currant location in Allendale and put in storage. The process took 10 weeks and 2 days. Plans were finalized for the fire museum and reconstruction began in 1981. Construction was completed and the museum was officially opened to the public in May 1986. Open Saturdays 11am to 3pm Closed Christmas Day and New Years Day. Children $3

12/13/2025

We apologize but due to furnace issues the Engine House is closed today December 13.

12/06/2025

Stop in and see us and our holiday village and train display! Open Saturdays in December, 11am to 2pm

12/03/2025
Thank you to all who came out to see Santa and to all of the hosts who opened their driveway to the Engine House No. 5 S...
11/23/2025

Thank you to all who came out to see Santa and to all of the hosts who opened their driveway to the Engine House No. 5 Stuff The Firetruck event. It was an amazing evening. And thank you to Santa for giving up an evening during his busy season to spend the afternoon with us and all of his helpers including the Ottawa County Deputy who traveled around Allendale with us.

11/22/2025

Santa is on his way. Track him here

Santa would like to share my location with you. Click here to see live updates.

Santa’s route for tomorrow night!
11/21/2025

Santa’s route for tomorrow night!

Thank you Honor Credit Union for hosting Santa and the Engine House No 5 Museum's Stuff a Firetruck ~ Food and Essential...
11/21/2025

Thank you Honor Credit Union for hosting Santa and the Engine House No 5 Museum's Stuff a Firetruck ~ Food and Essentials Drive
If you missed us, we will be out touring the town tomorrow night.

Stop by Honor Credit Union and visit Santa today until 5:00! Lots of activities and snacks for the kids
11/21/2025

Stop by Honor Credit Union and visit Santa today until 5:00! Lots of activities and snacks for the kids

Huge THANK YOU to Consumers Energy for their support of the Engine House No 5 Museum's Stuff a Firetruck ~ Food and Esse...
11/20/2025

Huge THANK YOU to Consumers Energy for their support of the Engine House No 5 Museum's Stuff a Firetruck ~ Food and Essentials
The energy efficiency team dropped off bags of goodies to share this morning.
Stop by Honor Credit Union tomorrow between 4:00 and 5:00 to get yours. Visit Santa and bring an item or two from the wish list to donate.

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6610 Lake Michigan Drive
Allendale, MI
49401

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