West Midlands Police Museum

West Midlands Police Museum West Midlands Police Museum at the Steelhouse Lane Lock-up. Educating, engaging and inspiring.

What was policing really like in its early days?Join us as local historian Adam's Crime Through Time brings to life the...
11/06/2026

What was policing really like in its early days?

Join us as local historian Adam's Crime Through Time brings to life the accounts of George Bakewell, a Birmingham officer, as he recounts the tales of what it was like to be a real Peeler in the city!

📆 Sat 20th June
⏰ 6pm
🎟️ https://orlo.uk/EcKKD

09/06/2026

We had a rip-roaring time with who hosted a here at the Lock-up!

With drinks and food supplied partners, live music, and guests in their 1920's best, the atmosphere was swinging!

Share your photos from our Speakeasy in the comments 👇

Having a warm welcome at a Lock-up may sound odd, but we pride ourselves on our team's friendly introductions to this hi...
07/06/2026

Having a warm welcome at a Lock-up may sound odd, but we pride ourselves on our team's friendly introductions to this historic building!

Georgie, Becky, Matty, Thomas, Tristan, Ricky, Mark, Zoe, Joy, Pete, Nik, Aman, and Jake, always make sure you know where you're going, what not to miss, and the best bits of the gift shop to grab on your way out!

Have you had a great experience with our team? Leave us a review on Tripadvisor or Google Reviews!

If you've attended one of our Murder Mystery events you know our team like to play dress-up!Chris, Sue, Donna, Paul, Cla...
06/06/2026

If you've attended one of our Murder Mystery events you know our team like to play dress-up!

Chris, Sue, Donna, Paul, Claire, Karen, and Sharon have taken upon multiple roles and personalities over the years... it's hard to know where the volunteer ends and the characters begin at this point!

Our next takes place in September - grab your tickets now and prepare for the challenge!
https://orlo.uk/3QdOc

When visiting our museum you have the chance to explore our historic building in your own time, or take a moment to chat...
05/06/2026

When visiting our museum you have the chance to explore our historic building in your own time, or take a moment to chat to one of our guides - they know the place inside out and are always happy to share their stories!

Tony can be found in the museum most days (sometimes we aren't sure he leaves...), along with all the Pete's, even more Steve's, Jim, James, John, Sandy, and Karen offering guided tours or helpful highlights to make sure you get the most out the museum!

You can also book guided tours for larger groups here: https://orlo.uk/HPjp2

The team attended the West Midlands Police Citizens in Policing Awards last night where they were recognised for the t...
05/06/2026

The team attended the West Midlands Police Citizens in Policing Awards last night where they were recognised for the their superb work and years of dedication!

A huge congratulations to Pete, Chris, Claire, Dave, and Rani!

The work you and everyone else does for the museum is truly appreciated 👏

We may have to start keeping a tally of our wonderful volunteers mentioned in reviews!So far in 2026 we have:Chris: IGeo...
04/06/2026

We may have to start keeping a tally of our wonderful volunteers mentioned in reviews!

So far in 2026 we have:
Chris: I
Georgie: I
Steve O: I
Lily: I
Archie: I

Remember to chat to the team on your next visit and let us know how they made your day!

What shall we give the most mentioned team member as a prize 🤔

We see hundreds of school children every year, and we couldn't give them the award winning experience without our dedica...
03/06/2026

We see hundreds of school children every year, and we couldn't give them the award winning experience without our dedicated team of volunteers!

Eileen, Jim, James, the Steve's, Sharon, Sue, Rowena, Alan, Karen, John, Donna, and Chris all work hard to keep students engaged with our history! From helping them explore the museum, sharing stories of our history, to testing their detective skills, each school experience is hands on and interactive, making sure that students learn and laugh

We're continuing the celebrations of with our elephant colour and craft activity this !👮🏼 Explore 200+ years of histo...
02/06/2026

We're continuing the celebrations of with our elephant colour and craft activity this !

👮🏼 Explore 200+ years of history
🔎 Test your skills as a detective with our forensics trail
🎟️ Save on entry with family tickets
🎫 10% discounts on tickets for qualifying visitors

Enjoy a day out with the family right in the heart of the city!

https://orlo.uk/PN0bK

It's so we want to shout out the volunteers who help keep us running and give you the 5 star experience with each visi...
02/06/2026

It's so we want to shout out the volunteers who help keep us running and give you the 5 star experience with each visit!

Behind the scenes a handful of our fabulous volunteers work to keep our collection in order!

Helen dedicates her time at the museum to cataloguing our collection - no small task!

Meanwhile, Francis gets hands on with the collection (wearing gloves of course!) caring for it and being sure it is kept in its best condition.

Bernie is your go to for genealogy; he will search our records high and low to find your family history if you think someone in your ancestry has spent time either side of our bars!

Address

Steelhouse Lane
Birmingham
B46NW

Opening Hours

Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm

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