Shanghai Public Security Museum, Security museum in Xuhui District, China
The Shanghai Public Security Museum is a three-story facility in Xuhui that displays more than 1,000 items documenting law enforcement work. The collection includes weapons, photographs, and materials from actual investigations spanning different periods of police activity.
The museum documents the origins of Shanghai's police force from 1854 onward, when organized law enforcement first began in the city. The exhibits show how policing methods and priorities shifted as Shanghai developed and faced new challenges over many decades.
The exhibits show how law enforcement in Shanghai has dealt with everyday challenges over time. You see objects and photographs from real cases that illustrate how order was maintained in a growing city.
The museum operates from Tuesday through Sunday, opening at 9 AM and closing at 4:30 PM, with free entry for all visitors. Plan to arrive by 4 PM so you have enough time to view the exhibits before closing.
The third floor displays a remarkable collection of confiscated items including weapons and tools from actual criminal cases. These seized objects offer an unexpected window into the kinds of cases police officers have had to handle over the years.
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