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National Law Enforcement Museum Honoring America's fallen law enforcement officers by inscribing those who have died in the line of duty on a national memorial.
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The Museum is a place where visitors can feel what it’s like to walk in the shoes of law enforcement with interactive exhibits and explore the profession's history. Founded in 1984; dedicated to telling the story of American law enforcement, and to making it safer for those who serve.

10/24/2026

Be a Part of History.

Join the National Law Enforcement Officer Memorial Fund's Stand With Honor community. You will receive lifetime museum admission, NLEOMF gift shop discounts, and you will be able to share your law enforcement story.

Take advantage of these benefits as we approach the holiday season!

Learn more and join: https://nleomf.org/museum/stand-with-honor/

On this day in 2002, John Allen Muhammad and Lee Boyd Malvo, perpetrators of the D.C. Sniper attacks that claimed the li...
10/24/2026

On this day in 2002, John Allen Muhammad and Lee Boyd Malvo, perpetrators of the D.C. Sniper attacks that claimed the lives of 17 and injured 10 others, were spotted at a rest stop and ultimately arrested. The snipers left behind a cryptic trail of clues that eventually led investigators to a dark blue Chevy Caprice that had been turned into a mobile sniper's den.

The Museum acquired much of the investigative files following the conclusion of the case, many of which, including the Chevy Caprice, have been used to create a DC Sniper temporary exhibit titled "Without Warning: Ending the Terror of the DC Snipers." Visitors have the chance to explore the timeline of this case with an inside look at real evidence from the investigation.

Purchase tickets to see the exhibit: https://bit.ly/3VncDH7

Join us on October 24th for a compelling panel discussion!Join the National Law Enforcement Museum for a panel discussio...
10/23/2026

Join us on October 24th for a compelling panel discussion!

Join the National Law Enforcement Museum for a panel discussion featuring law enforcement professionals and other individuals who played a role in the investigation and response to the 2002 D.C. Sniper case.

The discussion will explore lessons learned from the case, its impact on the law enforcement profession, and how major investigations continue to influence public safety practices today.

Learn more and register: https://nleomf.org/event/reflections-dc-sniper-investigation/

Tribal Police Officer posing with wife, ca. 1900.In 1869, Thomas Lightfoot, the US Indian Agent to the Sac and Fox and I...
10/23/2026

Tribal Police Officer posing with wife, ca. 1900.

In 1869, Thomas Lightfoot, the US Indian Agent to the Sac and Fox and Iowa Tribes appointed American Indians as policemen, officially creating what we know today as "Tribal Police".

DID YOU KNOW?The Museum has produced more than 50 public programs since 2011 and over 30 since it opened in 2018!Most of...
10/22/2026

DID YOU KNOW?

The Museum has produced more than 50 public programs since 2011 and over 30 since it opened in 2018!

Most of these are available for viewing here: https://bit.ly/3R8obg3
Join us on Saturday, October 24th, for our next program about the DC Sniper investigation: https://bit.ly/4hYCpg0

*Volunteer with the National Law Enforcement Museum*We look forward to bringing the realities of law enforcement to visi...
10/20/2026

*Volunteer with the National Law Enforcement Museum*

We look forward to bringing the realities of law enforcement to visitors from around the globe with the help of our resident volunteer program. From forward-facing roles that lead tours and teach workshops, to behind-the-scenes roles such as data entry and classroom preparation, we have many opportunities for those looking to join our exciting team.

Learn more about our volunteer program and all it has to offer: nleomf.org/volunteer

Plan Ahead & Save This December! Book your December group visit by October 31 and receive 10% off group admission at the...
10/16/2026

Plan Ahead & Save This December!

Book your December group visit by October 31 and receive 10% off group admission at the National Law Enforcement Museum.

It's the perfect opportunity for school groups, homeschool organizations, senior groups, youth organizations, and community groups to enjoy an inspiring and educational experience before the year's end.

Want to make your visit even more engaging? Add a guided tour or hands-on workshop to enhance your group's experience.

Book your group visit today ➡️ https://nleomf.org/museum/group-visits/

This large sign, pictured being moved to a new storage location in 2019, is seven feet wide and over 100 years old! It h...
10/16/2026

This large sign, pictured being moved to a new storage location in 2019, is seven feet wide and over 100 years old! It hung over the door of the City of Charleston Police Department police station from 1907 until the building was torn down in 1974. Architect R. Thomas Short designed the old station; the Charleston City Council called it “one of the most handsome police stations in this part of the country.”

Learn more about the old station from the Preservation Society of Charleston: https://bit.ly/3ktAIZa

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444 E Street NW
Washington D.C., DC
20001

Opening Hours

Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm

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+12027373400

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