Discover the Rich Heritage at the Reading Area Firefighters Museum

Getting There

• Walking

  If you're starting from the Reading Public Museum located at 500 Museum Rd, Reading, PA 19611, walk south on Museum Rd towards the intersection with Penn Ave. Turn left onto Penn Ave and walk for about 0.6 miles until you reach S 5th St. Turn right onto S 5th St and continue walking for another 0.3 miles. The Reading Area Firefighters Museum will be on your left at 501 S 5th St.

• Public Transit - Bus

  From the Reading City Hall, located at 815 Washington St, you can catch the BARTA bus route 1 (towards Wyomissing) at the nearest bus stop. Ride the bus for about 10-15 minutes and get off at the stop near S 5th St and Franklin St. Walk south on S 5th St for about 0.2 miles, and the Reading Area Firefighters Museum will be on your right at 501 S 5th St.

• Biking

  If you have access to a bike, start from the Riverfront Park located at 200 S 2nd St. Head north on S 2nd St until you reach Washington St. Turn right onto Washington St and continue until you reach S 5th St. Turn left on S 5th St and bike for about 0.5 miles. The Reading Area Firefighters Museum will be on your left at 501 S 5th St.

• Rideshare

  You can use rideshare services like Uber or Lyft. Simply input 'Reading Area Firefighters Museum, 501 S 5th St, Reading, PA 19602' as your destination. The drivers are familiar with the area and can drop you off directly in front of the museum.