West Midlands Police Museum

The West Midlands Police Museum is a police museum in Birmingham displaying equipment, documents, and other items from two centuries of law enforcement work. The collection covers various aspects showing how policing evolved over this long period.

The museum documents law enforcement in Birmingham from the 1800s onwards, showing how methods and equipment changed over the decades. The collection captures these shifts through original records and historical materials.

The museum displays personal stories of officers and residents from Birmingham, showing how their roles and relationships with the community changed over time. You can see how daily police work looked and felt through their own accounts.

Plan your visit in advance since booking is required before arrival. Ask about group rates and whether children qualify for reduced admission when you arrange your visit.

The museum houses a preserved Victorian-era jail cell with original fixtures and furnishings inside. This gives visitors a direct sense of how arrested individuals were held during that period.

Location: Birmingham

Address: 639 Stratford Road, Birmingham B11 4EA

Website: http://westmidlandspolicemuseum.co.uk

GPS coordinates: 52.45055,-1.86471

Latest update: December 13, 2025 11:45