National Police Museum, Police museum in Salah al-Din Citadel, Egypt.
The National Police Museum occupies the former prison building within Cairo Citadel, displaying extensive exhibits about law enforcement methods and notable crimes.
The museum structure stands upon the lions tower from the Mamluk period, featuring distinctive lion carvings that date back to al-Zahir Baybars reign.
Each exhibition hall presents different periods of Egyptian police history, from ancient civilizations through modern times, including the transformation of uniforms and equipment.
Museum admission costs 200 EGP for foreign adults, 100 EGP for foreign students, while Egyptian nationals pay 60 EGP for adults and 30 EGP for students.
The collection includes plaster molds of criminal evidence, strange fingerprint cases, and exhibits of significant assassinations throughout Egyptian history.
Location: Cairo
Website: https://egymonuments.gov.eg/en/museums/national-police-museum
GPS coordinates: 30.03021,31.25985
Latest update: March 2, 2025 20:04
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