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Museums · London

Bow Street Police Museum

♿ Wheelchair: limited

Bow Street Police Museum — a museum in england-london, United Kingdom.

Prison cells at Bow Street (51227636212)

Matt Brown from London, England — CC BY 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1.5 h–3 h
Best time of year
Year-round
  • 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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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
Postcode
WC2E 7AW
Opening
Fr-Su 11:00-16:30

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Bow Street Police Museum?
Bow Street Police Museum is in London, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 51.5135°, -0.1217°.
Is Bow Street Police Museum wheelchair accessible?
Partially — OpenStreetMap notes limited wheelchair access at Bow Street Police Museum. Check ahead for specific facilities.
What are the opening hours for Bow Street Police Museum?
OpenStreetMap records opening hours as: Fr-Su 11:00-16:30. Check the official site to confirm seasonal changes.