Niedersachsen Police Museum

The Niedersachsen Police Museum is a collection dedicated to the history of law enforcement in Lower Saxony, displaying vehicles, equipment, and investigation methods from different eras. The exhibition covers the evolution of policing practices from medieval times to the present day.

The museum opened in 2011 and documents law enforcement history in Lower Saxony across several centuries. The collection includes records of significant criminal investigations that show how officers solved complex cases in past eras.

The museum reflects how law enforcement has shaped community safety and public trust over generations in the region. Visitors can see how local officers approached their work with the tools and methods available to them at different times.

The museum is located in the town center and is easily accessible on foot, with free admission for all visitors. Plan your visit according to the opening hours, as access days are limited and may vary seasonally.

The museum displays rare photography archives and identification protocols from the early days of modern criminal investigation. These materials reveal how investigators pioneered the use of scientific methods to solve crimes.

Location: Nienburg/Weser

Inception: November 2011

Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible

Address: Lange Straße 20-22, 31582 Nienburg/Weser

Opening Hours: Wednesday,Thursday 10:00-17:00; Sunday 14:00-17:00; May-August Friday 10:00-13:00; May-August Saturday 11:00-14:00; Holidays off

Phone: +4950218441844

Email: polizeimuseum@akademie.polizei.niedersachsen.de

Website: https://pa.polizei-nds.de/polizeigeschichte/polizeigesch/polizeimuseum-niedersachsen-687.html

GPS coordinates: 52.63836,9.20502

Latest update: December 14, 2025 09:46