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
The Murder of Brother Bartholemew: A 1960’s Murder Mystery
THIS EVENT IS NOW SOLD OUT Missed out? Check out our next Murder Mystery here. The year is 1964 and we ask you to join us on Friday 11th July for a 1960’s – inspired murder mystery night, The Murder of Brother Bartholemew. Fancy your chances as a detective or know someone who thinks …
Date: 11th July 2025
Time: Event begins at 18:30, doors open at 18:15
Tickets: £24.00
Evening Talk – Rogues, Villains & Peaky Blinders
Rogues, Villains & Peaky Blinders – Criminals of the Lock-up Join us for an evening talk as we take a dive into some of our fantastic historical records and discover some of the criminals held at the lock up in its 125 year history. Hear tales of cunning rogues, dastardly villains and discover the cells …
Date: 18th July 2025
Time: Doors open at 17:45, talk begins at 18:00
Tickets: £10
Trot on Regardless – A History of the Mounted Police
2025 sees the return of the Mounted Division in West Midlands Police. Where did they go? Where did they come from? What did they do? To find out more, why not visit the West Midlands Police Museum, to join the ride with Stefan Wild as he trots through the brief history of police horses patrolling …
Date: 11th August 2025
Time: Doors open at 17:30 for a 18:00 start.
Tickets: £10.00
The Murder of Nina Keane
Join us on Saturday 13th September for a wedding inspired murder mystery night, the Murder of Nina Keane. 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 …
Date: 13th September 2025
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: 21st September 2025
Time: Tours run every 20 minutes starting from 11:00
Tickets: £15.00