Museums · London
Bow Street Police Museum
In or near Covent Garden.
Bow Street Police Museum — a museum in england-london, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Covent Garden · 0.2 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Bow Street Police Museum is a museum located in england-london, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
Bow Street Police Museum offers visitors a glimpse into the history of crime and justice in London. The museum features original 19th-century police cells and various exhibits related to law enforcement. Accessibility options are available, including step-free access and support for visitors with disabilities.
Place summary
Bow Street Police Museum is located in London, WC2E. This museum is dedicated to the history of policing in the area, showcasing artifacts and exhibits related to the Bow Street Runners, one of the first professional police forces in the world.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.5135, -0.1217
- District
- Westminster
- Parish
- Westminster, unparished area
- Postcode
- WC2E 7AW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Cities of London and Westminster
- Nearest railway station
- Covent Garden — 0.2 km
- Opening
- Friday-Sunday 11:00-16:00
- Official site
- bowstreetmuseum.org.uk
Sources
- osm: node/12064506169 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bow Street Police Museum?
- Bow Street Police Museum is in London, United Kingdom (postcode WC2E 7AW), in the parish of Westminster, unparished area.
- What is Bow Street Police Museum?
- Bow Street Police Museum — a museum in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Bow Street Police Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Covent Garden, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode WC2E 7AW.
- How do I get to Bow Street Police Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Covent Garden, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode WC2E 7AW.