FAQs

We highly advise pre-ordering tickets online. You can easily present these tickets on your mobile device or print them out at home before your visit.

We strongly advise pre-ordering tickets online, especially during busier periods like weekends and summer holidays. By securing your tickets in advance, you can guarantee entry and avoid any potential disappointment due to limited availability. Book your tickets online today.

Certainly! Concessions are available for specific groups, including those over 60, students, Blue Light Card (BLC) holders and Defence Privilege Card holders.

Please note that the BLC discount is applicable to the cardholder only, and it is essential to present the card upon entry to avail the discount. For more information visit our Opening Times & Ticket Prices webpage.

The West Midlands Police Museum operates as a not-for-profit organisation, and the revenue generated from ticket sales, merchandise, special events, and donations is crucial in covering the ongoing operational expenses of the site and preserving the valuable collections it houses. Your support through ticket purchases contributes directly to the sustainability and maintenance of this historical institution. Find out more information on how your donation helps support the Museum via our Support webpage.

Certainly! You can indeed make a group booking. For more information and details on how to proceed with group bookings, kindly visit our dedicated Group Bookings webpage. 

If visitors arrive after their ticket time slot has closed, we reserve the right to decline entry. However, we may consider transferring your ticket to a later time slot, depending on availability. For more detailed information, please refer to our Booking Terms and Conditions.

Each visitor’s experience is unique, but we suggest allocating up to two hours for your visit.

We do not have the capacity to provide a cloakroom, large bags & wheeled suitcases are not permitted in the museum. However, visitors are welcome to leave pushchairs in the shop at their own risk.

West Midlands Police Museum retains several original Victorian features, such as cast-iron staircases and walkways. As a precaution, we advise against wearing stiletto heels to ensure safety and protect the historical flooring. Additionally, we recommend visitors consider wearing trousers or similar clothing for a comfortable and enjoyable experience during their visit.

Smoking or vaping is not allowed anywhere in the museum.

Yes, on the ground floor, there is an accessible toilet equipped with baby-changing facilities.

Nursing mothers are more than welcome to breastfeed their babies within the Museum premises, although we do not have dedicated breast-feeding facilities. We regret that we are unable to provide facilities to heat baby bottles.

Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult during their visit to the Museum.

Certainly! You are welcome to take photographs in the Museum for personal use. However, please note that professional audio or video recording is strictly prohibited at the West Midlands Police Museum without prior written agreement.

Parking facilities are not available at the museum itself. However, there are pay-and-display car parks conveniently located nearby. For more information on parking options and directions, please refer to our How to Find Us webpage

The museum has a small cafe that serves hot drinks, cold drinks and snacks including chocolate bars & crisps.

If you have any complaints or suggestions regarding your visit, please feel free to share them with one of our team members while you are on site.

Alternatively, you can contact us directly, and we will do our utmost to assist and address any concerns you may have. We can be contacted via email at museum@westmidlands.police.uk. Your feedback is important to us, and we strive to ensure a positive experience for all our visitors.