What’s On

Former Mounted Unit officers are coming along to the Lock-up to share stories from the stables, streets, and stirrups! The officers will be spending the day at the museum helping our horse Charlie look his best! Come along, ask questions, and help get Charlie ready for duty! Included in normal admission price. Friday 15th, 10am …

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 …

FREE Creative writing workshop for neurodivergent 13 to 17 year olds, with writer Chris Bonnello. Places are free but must be registered!https://beyondthespectrum.uk/event/btsatpolicemuseum/

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 …

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.

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 …

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.

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.

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 …

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 …

Join us on Saturday 29th November for a Victorian 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 …

Santa is returning to the Lock-up and ready to share the Christmas spirit with your family! Join us for festive fun  activities, including; Explore the lock-up to find out what the naughty elves have been up to with our family-friendly trail Festive craft activity Hot chocolate with every ticket! Meet Santa in his grotto and …