Aurora Fire Museum Grant Used for New Seats at Hayloft Theater

AURORA, IL — The Aurora Regional Fire Museum has been given a $15,692 grant from the Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley, which the museum used to purchase new seating for its Hayloft Theater.

The stadium-seating arrangement already has up-to-date audio and visual technology and high-speed internet capabilities. Mark Baum, Board Member, explained that the seating was, “in need of updating to keep up with current and future technologies.”

Over the last year, museum staff have been working toward updating its rentable space in order to invite new visitors into the space. The museum’s desire is to have seating that is not only cost effective and versatile, but also comfortable, stylish and functional.

With the purchase of the new tablet armchairs and stools, the space has been transformed into a truly desirable, workable location that will benefit the surrounding communities in the Fox River Valley, including service clubs; charity events; church, community, and corporate groups; municipalities; and nonprofit organizations.

Brian Failing, Executive Director, stated that the Hayloft Theater, “allows the museum to serve as a community hub and gathering place.”

In addition to the changes to the Hayloft Theater, the museum will also be opening a Children’s Discovery Room in June that will provide a space for children to play and learn about firefighters and fire safety.

The Aurora Regional Fire Museum preserves and exhibits artifacts and history of the Aurora Fire Department and surrounding area fire departments and teaches and promotes fire safety. For more information about the Museum or to inquire about using the space, contact Brian Failing, Executive Director, at 630-256-4141 or ed@auroraregionalfiremuseum.org.