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 events or private group, school or corporate bookings on:
- Wednesday 6th August 2025
- Sunday 7th September 2025
- Thursday 11th September 2025
- Sunday 21st September 2025 (Macabre Museum event – no general admissions)
- Friday 3rd October 2025
- Saturday 8th November 2025 (Remembrance event – no general admissions)
- Friday 21st November 2025
* 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
View our booking terms and conditions.
See our frequently asked questions.
Upcoming Events
Birmingham Comedy Festival: Laurel and Hardy
Birmingham Comedy Festival presents: Laurel and Hardy Animal Crackers Three film classics starring the greatest double-act of all time, Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy, which find the duo accompanied by various animal companions. Wrong Again (1929) After spotting a substantial reward, stable hands Stan and Ollie attempt to return a stolen steed to its …
Date: 9th October 2025
Time: Doors open at 18:30 for a 19:00 start.
Tickets: £11.00
The Trial of Joan Darby – A Mock Trial Experience
Notice: You have been summoned for Jury duty regarding the case of Joan Darby. Joan claims she can converse with the dead, but the authorities say she is committing fraud, can Joan convince you that she is genuine? Join us at the West Midlands Police Museum for an immersive jury experience. In the atmospheric setting …
Date: 11th October 2025
Time: Doors open at 18:15 for a 18:30 start.
Tickets: £20.00
Lock-Up Mouse’s Detective Academy
Enrol in Lock-Up Mouse’s Detective Academy! This May half-term Lock-Up Mouse is looking for the most curious minds to join his detective team! Grab your case file and decode cyphers, solve puzzles, and complete training tasks to earn your police badge! Each detective will also receive their very own Lock-Up Mouse to help you complete …
Date: 29th October 2025
Tickets: £20 per child
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: 8th November 2025
Tickets: Free
The Murder of Sir Edmund Belton
Join us on Saturday 29th November for a Victorian inspired murder mystery night. Fancy your chances as a detective or know someone who thinks they are the next Sherlock Holmes? If so, then come join us after hours in the atmospheric setting of the Victorian Lock Up. There’s been a murder and we need your …
Date: 29th November 2025
Time: Event begins at 18:30, doors open at 18:15
Tickets: £24.00
Christmas Grotto & Festive Fun
Santa is returning to the Lock-up and ready to share the Christmas spirit with your family! Join us for festive fun activities, including; Explore the lock-up to find out what the naughty elves have been up to with our family-friendly trail Festive craft activity Hot chocolate with every ticket! Meet Santa in his grotto and …
Date: 13th December 2025
Time: Time slots from 10am - 3pm
Tickets: Adults £10, Children £12, Under 3's free, Carers - free