Erfgoedcentrum Politie Antwerpen
Heritage centre of Antwerp Police in the headquarters in Berchem, with uniforms, weapons and vehicles from the history of the Antwerp police.
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About the museum
Antwerp Police has long attached importance to preserving its heritage. The former police museum was located on the twelfth floor of the police tower on the Oudaan, a protected 1958 building designed by Renaat Braem. It displayed objects of the Antwerp city police from 1860 onwards, such as uniforms, headgear, firearms, bicycles and motorcycles.
After the force moved to the new master building in Berchem, a selection from the museum's collection was shown again in the heritage centre on the eighth floor. The permanent exhibition presents the past and present of the Antwerp police with unique pieces and testimonies from police officers, in a modern space with, among other things, a large wall projection, interactive screens and a hologram.
The darker pages of history are also addressed. Much attention goes to the Second World War, when police officers had to arrest Jewish citizens and hand them over to the German occupier.
Highlights
- Uniforms, weapons, vehicles and documents from the history of the Antwerp police
- Selection from the collection of the former police museum on the Oudaan
- Much attention for the Second World War
- Interactive screens and a hologram with testimonies from police officers
- Free visit with a drink and a view of the Antwerp skyline
Permanent exhibition
- Permanente tentoonstelling van het erfgoedcentrum – Unique pieces and testimonies on the past and present of the police in Antwerp, with much attention to the Second World War.
- Operated by
- Politie Antwerpen
Admission & discounts
Admission is free.
| Adults | free |
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A visit is completely free, including a drink with a view of the Antwerp skyline.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom: no information
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
The heritage centre is accessible to wheelchair users. Pets are not allowed; assistance dogs are.
Kids & families
| Time needed | approx. 2 hrs |
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Getting there & parking
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Amenities & dining
A drink with a view of the Antwerp skyline is included in the visit.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Good to know | A visit lasts about two hours, including the security check at the entrance. You receive a tailored guided tour. The heritage centre is in the police headquarters: at the entrance there is a scanning lane and a security check by a Securitas employee; backpacks, cans and sharp objects are prohibited. Submit a participant list no later than three working days in advance and bring your identity card. Guided tours of the rest of the master building are not possible. |
