Victoria Police Museum, Police museum in Docklands, Australia.
Victoria Police Museum is a collection of over 300 historical objects that displays equipment, uniforms, and evidence from significant criminal cases in Victorian history. The exhibition documents how police methods and investigation techniques developed over several decades.
The museum was founded in 1902 as a training facility for police officers and later became a public institution. It relocated to its current location in Docklands in 2007, making it more accessible to visitors from across the city.
The museum shows how police work changed over generations and how closely connected law enforcement and society were in Victoria. The objects on display tell these stories and reveal what daily police work looked like across different eras.
The museum is located at WTC Wharf and offers free admission for all visitors with limited opening hours. Plan your visit in advance as access is restricted to specific weekdays to accommodate the facility's operations.
The museum houses Australia's largest collection of Kelly Gang armor, including the famous handcrafted metal outfits that Ned Kelly and his associates wore during their confrontation with police. These artifacts are physical records from one of the most legendary pursuits in Australian criminal history.
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