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Old Central Fire Station & Heritage Centre

Updated 2026-08-05 · 2,217 reviewed · 130 listed · Scored from 168 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.7(168) 85 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
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Old Central Fire Station & Heritage Centre
Services
Infant & Toddler Nursery Care, Learning Center, Education Center
Reviews
168
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What recent reviews say

Families and school groups visit for free access to preserved fire engines, hands-on dress-up experiences, and stories about Perth's fire service evolution. Staff and volunteers consistently make visits memorable, though the centre's part-time schedule means checking before you go.

Most suited to children aged two to early school years who enjoy tactile exhibits and themed role-play. A one-hour visit covers the museum floor; many come for birthdays or educational outings. Free entry removes financial barrier, and no charge for sitting in real fire engines or trying on uniforms.

Praised for
  • free entry
  • engaging hands-on exhibits
  • knowledgeable helpful staff and volunteers
  • educational fire service history
Watch-outs
  • inconsistent opening hours
  • can be closed unexpectedly
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Best for: Young children learning fire safety history through hands-on exhibits and role-play.
Think twice if: Visiting without checking opening hours first, as the centre is not open every day.

Strengths

  • free entry
  • preserved fire engines and tactile exhibits
  • volunteer staff attentive to families
  • rich local fire service history

Worth knowing

  • real fire engines available for children to sit in
  • fireman uniforms provided for dressing up
  • typical visit takes one hour with young children
  • staff named Suzette, Nidal, Meg, and Dan mentioned for going extra mile
  • volunteer-staffed operation

What reviews say by service

Infant & Toddler Nursery Care
Two-year-olds engaged by fire engines and dressing up; hands-on activities suit toddlers.
Learning Center
Educational visits about fire service history and fire safety praised; guided tours informative.
Education Center
School groups and individual visits celebrated for learning outcomes; history-rich exhibits.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.7 against a 4.51 average across the 58 education center businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 95% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Our Rubric
Star rating 79
Review volume 97
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 68
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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Common questions

Is there a cost to visit?
No, entry is free.
What should I bring for young children?
Children can sit in real fire engines and dress up in uniforms. Plan about one hour for a full visit.
Should I check before visiting?
Yes, the centre is not open every day, so confirm opening hours before you go.
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Last updated 2026-08-05