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.
Outside of school holidays we’re open 10am-4pm Wednesday-Saturday 11am -4pm Sunday *. Last entry is at 2pm as we recommend 2 hours for your visit.
*We are closed
Thursday 14th September Wednesday 11th October, Thursday 19th October, Wednesday 25th October, Sunday 29th October, Monday 6th November, Tuesday 7th November, Wednesday 13th December for private group, school or corporate bookings
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
FREE Safer Students Event
Calling all students from across the West Midlands! You’re invited to an extra special FREE event at the West Midlands Police Museum.
Reserve your ticket for FREE entry into the Museum on Monday 25th September 2 pm – 6 pm. Your ticket guarantees your entry for up to two hours in the Museum. Student ID must be shown upon arrival.
Date: 25th September 2023
Time: 2pm - 6pm
Tickets: Free
The Murder of Florence Campbell
Join us on Saturday 30th September for a 1910’s-inspired murder mystery night. 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 murder and we need your help …
Date: 30th September 2023
Time: Event begins at 18:30, doors open at 18:15
Tickets: £24.00
Scotland Yard Investigates
Scotland Yard Investigates: From the files of Scotland Yard come these startling stage adaptations of infamous true-life nineteenth century crimes. Faithful to the source material but employing a theatrical flourish, expect to be entertained and horrified in equal measure. A one-man show starring Jonathan Goodwin and directed by Gary Archer. Doors open at 6.3opm for a 7pm start
Date: 6th October 2023
Time: Doors open at 18:30 for a 19:00 start
Tickets: £15.00pp, price includes refreshment
Drone Cops
Join us on Thursday 12th October as we host members of West Midlands Police’s Drone Unit. Drones have become an increasingly integral part of policing in the modern world and during the hour long talk, you’ll get to hear all about the work they do and some of their most exciting stories. Tickets are priced …
Date: 12th October 2023
Time: Doors open at 18:45, the talk starts at 19:00
Tickets: £10.00
Birmingham Comedy Festival: Laurel and Hardy
Three classics from the greatest double-act of all time, Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy, which highlight their (lack of) business acumen. Tit For Tat (1935) The Boys’ electrical store is ‘open for big business’. As the duo prepare for a rush of customers, and introduce themselves to the grocer next door, will opening day go as …
Date: 13th October 2023
Time: Doors open at 18:30 for a 19:00 start.
Tickets: £10.00
Decoding Crime Writing: Unleashing the Power of AI and Storytelling
Q&A and Workshop Sunday, October 22nd Doors Open 11:00 am Event starts 11:30 am Tickets: £15. Ticket price includes refreshments and an opportunity to tour the museum. Join author Ajay Chowdhury for this criminally fun workshop and discussion in the atmospheric setting of a police museum. Ajay will treat us to an …
Date: 22nd October 2023
Time: Event begins at 11:00, doors will open 15 minutes prior.
Tickets: £15.00
Ghosts at the Lock Up
Join us on Friday 27th October for a night of ghost stories and spooky tales. The Police deal with some very unusual incidents, some of them involving strange sightings and mysteries that just can’t be explained. As you follow the route around the atmospheric setting of our Victorian Lock Up, you will hear some of …
Date: 27th October 2023
Time: First group leaves at 17:30 and they run every 15 minutes with the last leaving at 19:00
Tickets: £15.00
Pint Sized Police Holiday Club – 3 Day
Join us for our October Half Term holiday club ‘Pint Sized Police’ where your kids can enjoy days packed full of fun activities, from making your own police helmets and finger printing to learning all about animals in policing. There will be a range of activities every day, led by our experienced Engagement Officer and …
Date: 31st October 2023
Tickets: £75 for 3 days or £30 for 1 day
Pint Sized Police Kids Club – 1 Day
Join us for our October Half Term holiday club ‘Pint Sized Police’ where your kids can enjoy days packed full of fun activities, from making your own police helmets and finger printing to learning all about animals in policing. There will be a range of activities every day, led by our experienced Engagement Officer and …
Date: 31st October 2023
Tickets: £30 per day or £75 for 3 days
Relaxed Museum Opening
Join us for a relaxed opening of the museum. We’ll reduce capacity for the day, quiet our loud interactive and adjust our lighting levels for a less overwhelming environment We’re open between 11am-4pm with time slots starting at 11am then every half an hour until 2pm. We recommend a visit time of two hours. This …
Date: 5th November 2023
Time: 11am - 4pm last admission at 2pm
Tickets: Normal admission charges apply