Online Firework History Museum

Welcome to the Virtual California Fireworks History Museum — your digital archive for exploring the rich and explosive past of California’s firework culture.

This page is dedicated to preserving and showcasing the forgotten legacy of old and vintage California fireworks, firework stands, and the people who kept the sparks flying. Whether you remember the thrill of picking out fountains from a roadside TNT stand, or you're discovering the golden age of Safe and Sane fireworks for the first time, this growing archive offers a deep dive into the unique and colorful world of pyrotechnic history in the Golden State.

Our virtual museum features rare photos, scans of vintage labels and packaging, stories from collectors, historical timelines of changing fireworks laws, and a look back at iconic firework brands that defined California summers for decades. From Red Devil and TNT to Phantom and local mom-and-pop operations, we’re preserving it all — one spark at a time.

If you're a fireworks enthusiast, nostalgia seeker, or California history buff, you'll find something here to ignite your interest. This evolving collection is the first of its kind focused solely on California’s long-standing relationship with Safe and Sane fireworks. We’re committed to keeping this history alive for future generations, collectors, and hobbyists alike.

Search, explore, and contribute to the legacy. Let the memory of these summer nights live on.

Most of these photos were provided by the Firework Historian himself "NW Fireworks Dude"