Transport yourself back in time as you learn about two centuries of policing history.
It’s a great day out for all, so round up your family and friends and be part of policing history at our very own Victorian lock-up.
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On this special tour, our Museum Manager and fantastic museum volunteers will take you behind the scenes. Delve into our archives and see some of the oldest and most precious objects the museum cares for. This includes some of the very earliest mugshots taken in the UK, criminal records going back over 150 years (including members of some notorious 19th century gangs) and some of the more delicate items that are unsuitable to be on display.
Date: 15th September 2026
Time: Tours run at 11:00, 12:30 and 14:00
Tickets: Free
Retired Detective Sergeant James McManus joins us for an evening reflecting on his 30+ years in the West Midlands Police Force – recalling interesting characters, …
Date: 16th September 2026
Time: Talk begins at 18:30, doors open at 18:15
Tickets: £10.00
Join crime and policing historian Adam Wood for this walking tour to hear gruesome tales of Birmingham’s Victorian past. We meet at the Lock-Up, before …
Date: 17th September 2026
Time: Tour starts at 18:30, please meet at the museum entrance.
Tickets: £12.00pp
We are delighted to announce that the West Midlands Police Museum is now featured on Bloomberg Connects, bringing a new digital dimension to the museum …
We have taken another significant step in our commitment to accessibility by becoming featured on the AccessAble website, providing our visitors with detailed information to …
With over 200 years of history across the West Midlands it’s not surprising, but always delightful, when visitors add to our story with their own …
