National Police Museum

The National Police Museum occupies a former prison building within the citadel and displays a broad collection about Egyptian law enforcement history. The exhibition spans from early periods to modern times and documents changes in methods and equipment.

The building itself dates from the Mamluk period and served as a prison before becoming a museum. The lion towers on the grounds trace back to the reign of al-Zahir Baybars and mark an important part of that era.

The displays show how policing changed across different eras and what people valued about security at each time. Visitors see old uniforms and tools that reveal how differently officers worked in earlier centuries.

The museum sits within the citadel complex, so plan time to explore the surrounding structures as well. Access is through the main citadel entrances, and visitors should be prepared for uneven ground and stairs throughout the building.

The collection displays plaster molds of evidence and unusual fingerprint cases that show how early investigators handled difficult cases. These practical examples illustrate how detective work developed in Egypt.