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Greater Hanover Area Fire Department Museum

134 East Hanover Street

Hanover, Pennsylvania 17331

Phone: (717) 637-6674 

The Hanover Fire Department Museum is currently open for visiting and tours the following days:
Wednesdays 9AM to 3PM and the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of each month 9AM to 3PM.
Private Tours available by requested appointment only.
Closed Major Holidays

Directions From Eastern Pa On Route 30: Take Route 30 West through Lancaster, York and Abbottstown  towards  New Oxford, turn left on the Carlisle Pike (Route 94 south) into Hanover. Proceed to Hanover going all the way through town, passing through the downtown area known as the square. Pass through the square and turn left at the second traffic light onto East Hanover Street. Go a few blocks and the museum will be on your right. Limited parking available to the rear of the museum as well as parking on the street.  The mileage from route 30 & 94 is 5.8 miles to East Hanover St.

Directions From Western Pa On Route 30: Take Route 30 East through Gettysburg traveling approximately ten miles to New  Oxford, go through New Oxford roundabout (traffic circle) proceeding to the 2nd traffic light, turn right onto the Carlisle Pike (Route 94 south) into Hanover.  Proceed to Hanover going all the way through town, passing through the downtown area known as the square. Pass through the square and turn left at the second traffic light onto East Hanover Street. Go a few blocks and the museum will be on your right. Limited parking available to the rear of the museum as well as parking on the street.  The mileage from route 30 & 94 is 5.8 miles to East Hanover St.

Directions From Pa. Turnpike: Take the Gettysburg Exit (Exit 236) onto US Route 15 South. Stay on Route 15 south until York Springs Pa. exit (Route 94). Take exit and turn left onto Route 94 south. Travel Route 94 south proceeding to Hanover going all the way through town, passing through the downtown area known as the square. Pass through the square and turn left at the second traffic light onto East Hanover Street. Go a few blocks and the museum will be on your right. Limited parking available to the rear of the museum as well as parking on the street. The mileage from route 30 & 94 is 5.8 miles to East Hanover St.

Directions From Baltimore / Washington Dc area: I-95 to I-695 to I-795 to Maryland Route 30 North. Travel Maryland Route 30 into Pennsylvania. Once in Pennsylvania, travel into Hanover passing through ten (10) traffic lights turning right onto East Hanover Street. Go a few blocks and the museum will be on your right. Limited parking available to the rear of the museum as well as parking on the street. We’re located 6.7 miles from the PA/MD state line.

 
 Donations Gratefully Accepted
Private Tours Available Upon Request

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