Polizeihistorische Sammlung

The Polizeihistorische Sammlung is a museum in Berlin that documents the history of policing across many centuries. It displays uniforms, weapons, equipment, and vehicles that illustrate how police work has changed.

The museum was founded in 1988 and moved to its present location in 1990 following Berlin's division and later reunification. The collection brings together material from both parts of the city, showing how policing developed under different conditions.

The collection shows how policing in Berlin changed across different eras and reflects the varied systems that shaped the city. Visitors can see how uniforms, equipment, and methods adapted to the times they served.

The best way to explore the museum is to allow plenty of time to view all the exhibits at a relaxed pace and learn about the history. It helps to check the opening hours beforehand since they may be limited.

The vehicle collection includes original police cars from different decades, including rare models such as a Beetle convertible and an East German Wartburg. These cars reveal how police equipment and choice of vehicles varied depending on the era and political system.