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Haute-Savoie Departmental Firefighters Museum
At the Domaine de Guidou in Sciez, the Departmental Fire-Fighters' Museum of Haute-Savoie retraces more than a century of fire-fighting and rescue: hand pumps, period engines, uniforms, videos and the testimonies of the soldiers of fire.
At a glance
Type
Fire-fighter heritage museum
Access
Paid entry
Price
€5 adult · €3.50 child
Duration
1 h to 1 h 30
Best season
May-Sept · July-August daily
Parking
Free on site
Animals
Not allowed
Stroller / Reduced mobility
Accessible
Town
Sciez (Domaine de Guidou)
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Price
Adulte
5,00 €Plein tarif
Enfant
3,50 €Enfant
What is Haute-Savoie Departmental Firefighters Museum
The Haute-Savoie Departmental Firefighters Museum is housed at the Domaine de Guidou on the heights of Sciez, on Lake Geneva. Run by the Haute-Savoie Firefighters Union (UDSP 74) in partnership with the SDIS 74, it traces over a century of fire and rescue equipment and the rescuers who shaped the local memory.
The collection covers the 1900s to today: 19th-c. hand pumps, historic fire vehicles (pump trucks, tankers), period uniforms (copper helmets, jackets, breathing apparatus), extrication tools, extinguishers, hoses. Adult €5, child €3.50. Check opening days on the UDSP 74 website.
Activities
What you can do here
Practical
Practical information
Address
217 route du Moulin de la Glacière, Domaine de Guidou, 74140 Sciez View on map
Coordinates
46.33298° N — 6.380353° E
Altitude
approx. 420 m
Opening hours
May, June, September: Saturday and Sunday 2 pm-6 pm. July and August: every day (public holidays included) 10.30 am-7 pm. Verified 10 June 2026.
Phone
+33 (0)4 50 72 39 68
Official site
sdis74.fr and museesapeurpompier74.fr
Access / Parking
Free parking at the Domaine de Guidou. From Thonon-les-Bains (approx. 10 min) or Geneva (approx. 30 min) via D1005. Access via route du Moulin de la Glacière.
Visit duration
approx. 1 h to 1 h 30 (museum) · allow +1 h for the Domaine de Guidou park
Booking
No booking for individual visits. Group bookings via the museum.
Pets
Not allowed in the museum. Accepted on lead in the outdoor areas of the Domaine.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Departmental Fire-Fighters' Museum of Haute-Savoie cost?
The Departmental Fire-Fighters' Museum of Haute-Savoie costs €5 for adults and €3.50 for children. Group rates on request on +33 (0)4 50 72 39 68. Verified 10 June 2026.
What are the opening hours of the Departmental Fire-Fighters' Museum of Haute-Savoie?
The Departmental Fire-Fighters' Museum of Haute-Savoie is open in May, June and September on weekends 2 pm-6 pm, and every day (public holidays included) 10.30 am-7 pm in July-August. Verified 10 June 2026.
Where is the Departmental Fire-Fighters' Museum of Haute-Savoie?
The Departmental Fire-Fighters' Museum of Haute-Savoie is at the Domaine de Guidou in Sciez (74140), 10 min from Thonon-les-Bains. Address: 217 route du Moulin de la Glacière.
What is there to see at the Departmental Fire-Fighters' Museum of Haute-Savoie?
The Departmental Fire-Fighters' Museum of Haute-Savoie displays 19th-century hand pumps, historic fire engines, copper helmets, period uniforms and archive videos of major interventions.
Is the Sciez Firefighters' Museum suitable for children?
Yes, particularly. The Departmental Fire-Fighters' Museum of Haute-Savoie at Sciez is a great hit with children: real pumps, helmets, red engines. An ideal family outing.
Is there a car park at the Departmental Fire-Fighters' Museum of Haute-Savoie?
Yes. The Departmental Fire-Fighters' Museum of Haute-Savoie has free on-site parking at the Domaine de Guidou. Easy parking in any season.
How long should I plan for the Departmental Fire-Fighters' Museum of Haute-Savoie?
Allow 1 h to 1 h 30 to visit the Departmental Fire-Fighters' Museum of Haute-Savoie, plus 1 h to enjoy the Domaine de Guidou park (ponds, trails, lake view).
Can I combine the Sciez Firefighters' Museum with the beach?
Yes. The Departmental Fire-Fighters' Museum of Haute-Savoie is 5 min by car from Sciez beach on Lake Geneva, perfect for a full-day family outing.
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Sources
Sources & verification
- SDIS 74 — Le Musée (officiel)
- UDSP 74 — Musée Départemental
- Musée Sapeurs Pompiers 74
- Haute-Savoie Tourisme
Multi-source verification at publication. Information may change — confirm with the official operator before travelling.
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