Museums · North West England
Greater Manchester Police Museum & Archives
In or near Manchester.
Greater Manchester Police Museum & Archives — a museum in england-west-midlands, 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
- Manchester Piccadilly · 0.6 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Greater Manchester Police Museum & Archives is a museum located in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
The Greater Manchester Police Museum & Archives showcases the history of policing in the region. Visitors can explore various collections, including historical vehicles, wartime artifacts, and archival videos.
Place summary
The Greater Manchester Police Museum & Archives is located in the West Midlands, postcode M1. This museum offers insights into the history of policing in Greater Manchester, featuring exhibits related to law enforcement and public safety.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 53.4824, -2.2324
- District
- Manchester
- Parish
- Manchester, unparished area
- Postcode
- M1 1ET
- Parliamentary constituency
- Manchester Central
- Nearest railway station
- Manchester Piccadilly — 0.6 km
- Opening
- Tuesday 10.30am – 4pm; last admission 3pm
- Official site
- gmpmuseum.co.uk
Sources
- osm: node/6358514139 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Greater Manchester Police Museum & Archives?
- Greater Manchester Police Museum & Archives is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode M1 1ET), in the parish of Manchester, unparished area.
- What is Greater Manchester Police Museum & Archives?
- Greater Manchester Police Museum & Archives — a museum in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Greater Manchester Police Museum & Archives?
- The nearest railway station is Manchester Piccadilly, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode M1 1ET.
- Is Greater Manchester Police Museum & Archives free to visit?
- Yes, Greater Manchester Police Museum & Archives is free to enter.
- How do I get to Greater Manchester Police Museum & Archives?
- The nearest railway station is Manchester Piccadilly, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode M1 1ET.