Come and explore our policing history
It’s a great day out for all, so come join us and be part of policing history at our very own Victorian lock-up.
We’re open Wednesday – Saturday from 10am to 4pm* with exceptions**, and Sunday 11am to 4pm with exceptions*. Please check dates we are closed below.
**We are closed to the public for private group, school or corporate bookings on:
- Thursday 5th September
- Saturday 7th September
- Wednesday 11th September
- Thursday 12th September
- Wednesday 13th November
- Wednesday 20th November
* Last entry is at 2pm as we recommend 2 hours for your visit.
Tickets purchased are for a self guided tour of the museum. If you would like a tour, please look at our whats on section. Guided tours can be arranged for group visits
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Upcoming Events
Black Heritage Walks Network – Walking Tour
Black Heritage Walks Network Lock, Stock and Barrel – The Police Museum Join us for an eye-opening and educational experience at Lock, Stock and Barrel – Gun Quarter, organized by Black Heritage Walks Network. This event delves into the fascinating history of Birmingham’s Gun Manufacturing industry and its ties to the transatlantic slave trade. Through …
Date: 22nd September 2024
Tickets: Book via Black Heritage Network
The Murder of Edward Cates
Step into a world of mystery and intrigue at the West Midlands Police Museum’s Murder Mystery Event on Saturday 28th September– a 1920’s-inspired night that will test your detective skills and immerse you in a thrilling whodunit experience! Think you have what it takes to channel your inner Sherlock Holmes? Gather your friends and join …
Date: 28th September 2024
Time: Event begins at 18:30, doors open at 18:15
Tickets: 24.00
Safer Students @ The Lock-up
Attention all students from across the West Midlands! You’re invited to a special FREE event at the West Midlands Police Museum.
Secure your free ticket for entry on Tuesday, 8th October, from 4pm – 7pm. Your ticket grants you up to two hours in the Museum.
Date: 8th October 2024
Time: Time slots at 4pm, 5pm & 6pm
Tickets: Free
Birmingham Comedy Festival: Laurel and Hardy
Birmingham Comedy Festival presents: Laurel and Hardy at Home Three film classics starring the greatest double-act of all time, Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy, which find the duo involved in all manner of domestic mayhem. Brats (1930) – With their wives away, Laurel and Hardy are enjoying a game of draughts. But how can they …
Date: 11th October 2024
Time: Doors open at 18:30 for a 19:00 start.
Tickets: £10.00
Ghosts at the Lock Up – Sold Out
This event has sold out Join us for a night of ghost stories and spooky tales. The Police deal with some very unusual incidents, some of them involving strange sightings and mysteries that just can’t be explained. As you follow the route around the atmospheric setting of our Victorian Lock Up, you will hear some …
Date: 18th October 2024
Time: First group leaves at 17:45 and they run every 15 minutes with the last leaving at 19:00
Tickets: £15.00
The Yorkshire Ripper: What Went Wrong
The Yorkshire Ripper is a named that plays with the imagination. Peter Sutcliffe was convicted of attacking and killing twenty women between 1975 and 1980. With a huge police effort to catch him, how was he able to commit so many crimes in that time? Join former West Midlands Police murder detective James McManus as …
Date: 8th November 2024
Time: Talk begins at 18:30, doors open at 18:15
Tickets: £10.00
The Lock Up Remembers
The Lock Up Remembers is an event to commemorate the police officers of the West Midlands who fought and died during the world wars. 147 officers from Birmingham, Coventry, Dudley, Walsall and Wolverhampton gave their lives fighting to protect their communities. The Royal British legion, Birmingham Air Raids Remembrance Association amongst others will be in …
Date: 9th November 2024
Tickets: Free