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
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Upcoming Events
Birmingham’s Victorian Murder Mile
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 we head out for a walking tour with Adam to visit the sites where dark deeds were committed, revealing some of Birmingham’s horrible history, featuring bad people who were detained …
Date: 6th March 2026
Time: Tour starts at 18:30, please meet at the museum entrance.
Tickets: £12.00
The Murder of the Groom
Congratulations to the happy couple, we ask you to join us on Saturday for our murder mystery night, The Murder of the Groom 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 …
Date: 14th March 2026
Time: Event begins at 18:30, doors open at 18:15
Tickets: £24.00
The Macabre Museum- Stories of Murder and Mayhem
The Lock Up has stood on Steelhouse Lane since 1891. In that time, it has seen some of Birmingham’s worst criminals. Join us for this special one of a kind event and hear tales of true crime, horrendous acts and deeds.
Date: 19th April 2026
Time: Tours run every 20 minutes starting from 10:40
Tickets: £15.00
The Murder of Anna Shears
We ask you to join us on Friday 15th May for our murder mystery night, The Murder of the Anna Shears 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. …
Date: 15th May 2026
Time: Doors open at 18:30 for a 19:00 start
Tickets: £24.00