Museums · West Midlands
West Midlands Police Museum
In or near Birmingham.
West Midlands Police Museum — museum operated by West Midlands Police.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Birmingham Snow Hill · 0.4 km
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
Getting there & planning your visit
The West Midlands Police Museum is located in Birmingham, postcode B11 4EA, and is accessible by wheelchair. The nearest railway station is Birmingham Snow Hill, which is 0.4 km away. Entry details are not specified in the provided facts.
About
West Midlands Police Museum is a museum in the United Kingdom. Owned by West Midlands Police. Managed by West Midlands Police. Address: B11 4EA. Wikidata describes it as: "museum operated by West Midlands Police". Coordinates: 52.4842°, -1.8937°.
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Summary from the official site
The West Midlands Police Museum offers visitors a glimpse into two centuries of policing history. Located in a Victorian lock-up, the museum showcases various exhibits related to law enforcement in the West Midlands, making it an engaging experience for families and history enthusiasts.
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From the Wikipedia article
The West Midlands Police Museum is located in a Victorian cell block on Steelhouse Lane, Birmingham, England, which was operational from 1891 until 2016. The museum houses artifacts and archives of the West Midlands Police and its predecessors dating back to before the formation of Birmingham City Police in 1839, as well as a small collection of paintings, including a portrait of Sir Charles Haughton Rafter, the longest-serving Chief Constable of Birmingham. The archives contain many records of police officers who served in the area of the present West Midlands Police. The museum re-opened in April 2022 in the Grade II listed Victorian cell block at the former Steelhouse Lane police station following a heritage lottery-funded refurbishment. The collection was previously displayed in a wing of Sparkhill police station, which was formerly a courtroom. It is one of two museums operated by the West Midlands Police, the other being in Coventry.
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- Coordinates
- 52.4842, -1.8937
- District
- Birmingham
- Parish
- Birmingham, unparished area
- Postcode
- B11 4EA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Birmingham Ladywood
- Phone
- 0121 609 1700
- Nearest railway station
- Birmingham Snow Hill — 0.4 km
- Official site
- museum.west-midlands.police.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q15945108 (CC0)
- wikipedia: West Midlands Police Museum (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: West Midlands Police Museum.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is West Midlands Police Museum?
- West Midlands Police Museum is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode B11 4EA), in the parish of Birmingham, unparished area.
- What is West Midlands Police Museum?
- West Midlands Police Museum — museum operated by West Midlands Police.
- How do I get to West Midlands Police Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Birmingham Snow Hill, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode B11 4EA.
- Who runs West Midlands Police Museum?
- West Midlands Police Museum is operated by West Midlands Police.
- How do I get to West Midlands Police Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Birmingham Snow Hill, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode B11 4EA.