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:
- Sunday 31st March
- Wednesday 10th April
- Sunday 14th April (for Macabre Museum Event)
- Wednesday 24th April
- Thursday 25th April
- Thursday 23rd May
- Friday 28th June
- Thursday 5th September
* 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
Black Heritage Walks Network – Walking Tour
Black Heritage Walks Network Lock, Stock and Barrel – The Police Museum Join us for an eye-opening and educational experience at Lock, Stock and Barrel – Gun Quarter, organized by Black Heritage Walks Network. This event delves into the fascinating history of Birmingham’s Gun Manufacturing industry and its ties to the transatlantic slave trade. Through …
Date: 21st April 2024
Tickets: Book via Black Heritage Network
Black Heritage Walks Network – Walking Tour
Black Heritage Walks Network Lock, Stock and Barrel – The Police Museum Join us for an eye-opening and educational experience at Lock, Stock and Barrel – Gun Quarter, organized by Black Heritage Walks Network. This event delves into the fascinating history of Birmingham’s Gun Manufacturing industry and its ties to the transatlantic slave trade. Through …
Date: 28th April 2024
Tickets: Book via Black Heritage Network
The Murder of Jane Jackson: A 1950’s Murder Mystery
The year is 1957 and we ask you to join us on Saturday 11th May for a 1950’s-inspired murder mystery night, The Murder of Jane Jackson. 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 …
Date: 11th May 2024
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 Explore the museum after hours and joins 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, …
Date: 16th May 2024
Time: talk begins at 6pm
Tickets: £10
Trot on Regardless – A History of the Mounted Police
Last year marked the hundredth anniversary of the Mounted Section being created in Birmingham. What happened to the police horses? Where did they come from? What did they do? Perhaps more importantly, where have they gone? To find out more, why not visit the West Midlands Police Museum, to join the ride with Stefan Wild …
Date: 24th August 2024
Time: Doors open at 17:30 for a 18:00 start.
Tickets: £10.00