There’s plenty happening at the museum for the whole family to explore
Trot on Regardless – A History of the Mounted Police
Visit the West Midlands Police Museum, to join the ride with Stefan Wild as he trots through the brief history of police horses patrolling West Midland streets. From Victorian ceremonial duties, to shocking scenes of 1980’s football violence, Stefan tells the story of how a department evolved from a regimented, military style male bastion, to …
Date: 11th August 2025
Time: Doors open at 17:30 for a 18:00 start.
Tickets: £10.00
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: 17th August 2025
Time: 11am - 4pm last admission at 2pm
Tickets: Normal admission charges apply
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
Heritage Open Day – Collections Store Tour
On this special tour, our Museum Manager and fantastic museum volunteers will take you behind the scenes. Delve into our archives and see some of the oldest and most precious objects the museum cares for. This includes some of the very earliest mugshots taken in the UK, criminal records going back over 150 years (including members of some notorious 19th century gangs) and some of the more delicate items that are unsuitable to be on display.
Date: 18th September 2025
Time: 11am, 12pm, 1pm & 2pm
Tickets: Free
Birmingham’s Victorian True Crime Tales
Join crime and policing historian Adam Wood for this walking tour and talk to hear gruesome tales of Birmingham’s Victorian past. We meet at the Lock-Up, before we head out for a one-hour walking tour with Adam to visit the sites where dark deeds were committed. We then return to the Lock-Up for refreshments. Once …
Date: 18th September 2025
Time: Tour starts at 18:30, please meet at the museum entrance.
Tickets: £15.00
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
Birmingham Comedy Festival: Laurel and Hardy
Birmingham Comedy Festival presents: Laurel and Hardy Animal Crackers Three film classics starring the greatest double-act of all time, Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy, which find the duo accompanied by various animal companions. Wrong Again (1929) After spotting a substantial reward, stable hands Stan and Ollie attempt to return a stolen steed to its …
Date: 9th October 2025
Time: Doors open at 18:30 for a 19:00 start.
Tickets: £11.00
The Trial of Joan Darby – A Mock Trial Experience
Notice: You have been summoned for Jury duty regarding the case of Joan Darby. Joan claims she can converse with the dead, but the authorities say she is committing fraud, can Joan convince you that she is genuine? Join us at the West Midlands Police Museum for an immersive jury experience. In the atmospheric setting …
Date: 11th October 2025
Time: Doors open at 18:15 for a 18:30 start.
Tickets: £20.00
Looking for more?
If you’re looking for more to fill out your day in Birmingham, we recommend the following tours and museums!
Birmingham Slogging Gangs Walking Tour
Join Edward Shelby, a real-life gang member, as he guides you through the shadowy world of the city’s most notorious slogging gangs. Dive deep into the heart of gang culture, uncover the truth behind the myths, and hang out at the haunts of legends like Billy Kimber and Alfie Solomon, and other Peaky Blinders!
Use code PEAKY20 for 20% discount on tickets!
Check out the Lock, Stock, & Barrel; Gun Quarter Walk presented by Black Heritage Walks Network. An in depth look into the history of Birmingham’s industrial revolution, and its impact on local communities.
Spend your Sunday visiting two of Birmingham’s top museums with our joint ticket to the Pen Museum!
Discover a wide range of fascinating objects and details that help tell the story of Birmingham’s pen trade and its important legacy. Get hands on with original machinery to create your own pen nibs, and try them out with calligraphy practice!
Grab a PENS & POLICE ticket on our booking page!
Only valid on Sundays.