West Midlands Police Museum

17/10/2026

Looking for an exciting way to keep the kids entertained this October half term? 🎃

Following the successful sentencing of the Big Bad Wolf during last year's Nursery Crimes trials, the West Midlands Police Museum is back with even more creepy creatures in court!

From 28–30 October, the children will take over the jury box and put their grown-ups on trial to decide whether their adults have been acting suspiciously – or secretly living a double life as witches all along! 🧙‍♀️

Children will hear the evidence, question the witnesses, and deliver the final verdict...

The Details:
🗓️ When: 28–30 October
⏰ Session times: Daily at 11am & 1pm
💰 Price: Included with your general admission ticket
🏛️ How to join: Jury spaces are first-come, first-served on the day. Just head to our makeshift courtroom before 11am and 1pm on the day.

🎟️ Spaces fill up fast! Guarantee your entry to the museum by booking your admission tickets in advance https://orlo.uk/k6087

13/10/2026

FPR Thomas Reidy was tragically killed whilst on duty at New Street Station - he was struck by a passing train whilst guarding the entrance to the Navigation Street Tunnel.

22/09/2026

PC Gordon Richard Neal joined our on this day 70 years ago after a terrible accident cost him his life.

21 year old Neal was fatally injured when helping guide a lorry into a narrow alleyway - having stepped in to a doorway for safety the driver stated that there remained "insufficient clearance and before he could stop the lorry the policeman was crushed."

The Birmingham Daily Post reported on the accidental death, and shared that Neal was known as "living only for the police force."

17/09/2026

We often say walking into our Lock-Up is like being on the set of Porridge - we're glad we're not the only ones who get that feeling!

17/09/2026

It’s your last chance to see Pogus Caesar’s photography exhibition on the 1985 Handsworth Riots.

Caesar’s first-hand account showcases the chaotic and surreal scenes, as well as the raw human emotions felt on both sides.

Come and pop in to take a look at the ‘Belly of the Beast’ exhibition today!

16/09/2026

Remember we are closed for general entry tomorrow - instead come join us for a WMP RAP Community Consultation Day!

Made possible by The National Lottery Heritage Fund, Pogus Caesar's evocative Belly of the Beast exhibition draws to a close at the Lock-up. We're inviting community members from across the West Midlands to share their thoughts and experiences, and how we can build relations with the local community and the police.

Pre-book your free space here:

Pogus Caesar's powerful and evocative Belly of the Beast exhibition has been displayed in our new temporary exhibition space since March 2026. To commemorate the closing of this photographic retrospective on the 1985 Handsworth Riots we are hosting a one-off community consultation day focussing on s...

14/09/2026

is in full swing and we've got plenty history to unlock!

Join us this week for our special evening events including tales, behind the scenes tours, and a murder mystery whodunnit!

📓 15th Sep - Store Tours
👮🏽‍♀️ Wed 16th - Murder Most Foul
🕵️‍♂️ 18th Sep - The Murder of Michael O'Sullivan

Snap up your spaces now!
https://orlo.uk/J5b1Y

14/09/2026

Pogus Caesar’s powerful and evocative Belly of the Beast exhibition has been displayed in our new temporary exhibition space since March 2026. To commemorate the closing of this photographic retrospective on the 1985 Handsworth Riots we are hosting a one-off community consultation day focussing on some of the key aspects of the national Police Race Action Plan.

Join us to share your thoughts and experiences of the Handsworth Riots and the future relations between the community and West Midlands Police.

Pogus Caesar's powerful and evocative Belly of the Beast exhibition has been displayed in our new temporary exhibition space since March 2026. To commemorate the closing of this photographic retrospective on the 1985 Handsworth Riots we are hosting a one-off community consultation day focussing on s...

12/09/2026

Our is on display at Lapworth Village Hall for their Scarecrow Festival!

Volunteers Claire and Rowena have curated our straw stuffed Bobby to take part in the Heroes and Villains competition!

Find out more here:
https://lapworthscarecrows.co.uk/