The Genesee Chapter of the Society for the Preservation and Appreciation of Antique Motorized Fire Apparatus in America (SPAAMFAA) will have their restored firefighting equipment on display for visitors to enjoy. Resplendent in bright red paint and polished metal work, these vintage vehicles will delight visitors and bring back memories of times past. Discover the difference between a “fire truck” and a “fire engine,” and find out why firemen wear red suspenders!

Dads and Granddads can enjoy a vintage trolley ride...and do it for FREE when accompanied by a youth age 3 - 12 at the New York Museum of Transportation, Fathers Day Sunday, June 15. That's right, we're so happy to have Pop and the kids teaming up to discover transportation history together we're letting the old guy in with free admission. Open 11 to 4.

The Strong invites guests ages 55+ to enjoy unique, educational presentations featuring the museum’s world-class collections and expert insights, with a 40-minute talk followed by a Q&A in the museum’s Paychex Theater. All presentations begin at 11 a.m. in the Paychex Theater. Tickets are $17 and include museum entry and access to the Dancing Wings Butterfly Garden. The Strong welcomes guests of all abilities and is committed to providing quality, accessible experiences. Most areas of the museum are wheelchair and walker accessible. A limited number of wheelchairs are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Scale models and the enthusiasts who build them will be on hand Sunday August 3, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., when the New York Museum of Transportation hosts members of the ROC City Scale Modelers. The work on display will include planes, ships, military armor, autos, and even space and science fiction. The family friendly museum admission, including the model show, and a ride on a vintage trolley car is $12 adults, $10 seniors 65+, $6 youths age 3 - 12.