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
Great British Summer Savings
Reduced Rate Tickets This summer, thanks to the temporary reduction of VAT for certain attractions, we are able to pass on the discount to our valued visitors! We’ve reduced standard entry prices throughout the summer, from 25th June – 31st August. Click here for more information. Our standard tickets will be unavailable for purchase during …
Date: 25th June 2026
Tally Ho! Thursdays – Police Training Academy
Tally Ho! Calling all young aspiring officers – join us over the summer school holidays as we host our police training academy every Thursday! Each week we will be learning about different roles in the force and training to join them with hands on activities! Tally Ho! Training days this summer: 23rd July : Detective …
Date: 23rd July 2026
Time: 10:30am , 12pm, 2pm
Tickets: £2 per child
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: 13th September 2026
Time: Tours run every 20 minutes starting from 10:40
Tickets: £15.00
The Murder of Michael O’Sullivan
The year is 1891 and we ask you to join us on Friday 18th September for our Victorian inspired murder mystery night, The Murder of Michael O’Sullivan 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 …
Date: 18th September 2026
Time: Doors open at 18:15 for a 18:30 start
Tickets: £24.00
Birmingham Comedy Festival Presents: Laurel and Hardy: Make Music
Birmingham Comedy Festival presents:
Laurel and Hardy Make Music
Three classic black and white comedies featuring the greatest double-act of all time, Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy – including Below Zero, rarely seen early silent You’re Darn Tootin’ and their iconic 1932 Oscar-winning landmark, The Music Box.
Birmingham Comedy Festival
Friday 2 to Sunday 11 October 2026
www.bhamcomfest.co.uk
Date: 9th October 2026
Time: Doors open at 18:30, show starts at 19:00
Tickets: £11.00