New York City Fire Museum
Project Title
In support of curatorial and programming initiatives
Date
Sep. 12, 2024
Duration
12 months
Description
Founded in 1985,the NYCFire Museum (NYCFM) is aself-sustaining, non-profit organization.With more than10,000 objects in its collections, it isresponsible for archiving, maintaining, restoring and exhibiting historic artifactsand ephemera related to the history of the FDNY. It alsoprovidesa robust Fire Safety Education Programs forpublic and private school students, and the museum’s facilities are available for educational tours. On May 11, 2024, the NYCFM was forced to initiate an unplanned closure following crane operations on Spring Street that led to concerns about our building’s structural integrity. With Corporation support, the NYCFM will continue to address mission-critical issues including the remediation and care of its collections. The curatorial team will continue tooffer programming outside the Museum’s walls including special events, fire safety programs for New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) personnel to help mitigate lithium battery fires caused by e-bikes, and community outreach through various city-sponsored activities and fairs.
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Project Title
For general support
Date
Mar. 10, 2022
Duration
12 months
Description
Founded in 1981, the New York City Fire Museum preserves the historic artifacts of the Fire Department of the City of New York, the roots of which can be traced back to the eighteenth century. The museum’s collections consist of more than 10,000 objects and an archive of photographs and books. In addition to preserving and honoring the history of firefighting in New York City, the museum also serves as an educational facility featuring programs developed by the Fire Department of New York’s Fire Safety Education Unit and other educational experts. The programs are offered to public and private school students, and the museum’s facilities are available for educational tours. With Corporation support, the museum will sustain its fire safety education program, launch new exhibitions, and resume programs that were interrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic.