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Poliisimuseo in Tampere
Photo: Matti · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
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Photo: Matti · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Poliisimuseo

Finland’s only police museum, in Hervanta, presents the work of the police in different eras; children have their own police room, Pokela. Admission is free.

Opening hoursFree admission Wheelchair accessible

About the museum

A detailed history of the museum is coming soon. In the meantime, see the Wikipedia article.

Highlights

  • Police tools, equipment and vehicles from different eras
  • Lasten oma poliisikamari Pokela (Children’s own police room Pokela), where you can dress in a police uniform
  • Stories of cases from Finnish criminal history
  • Online exhibitions and a virtual museum
  • Free admission

Permanent exhibition

  • Poliisi paikalla! – The exhibition presents the work of the police in different eras by means of tools, equipment and vehicles.
Founded
2004

Admission & discounts

Admission is free.

Groups–Guided tours for school and student groups, Tuesday–Friday 10:00–16:00: €30; 16:00–18:00: €45. For other groups 10:00–15:00: €70; 16:00–18:00: €90.

Admission to the museum is free. Guided tours cost money.

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Elevator: no information
  • Accessible restroom: no information
  • Accessible parking: no information
  • Service dogs welcome: no information
  • Tactile models & exhibits: no information
  • Sign language tours: no information
  • Easy-to-read materials: no information
  • Audio description: no information

Kids & families

Great for kids & families

  • Family tours & workshops
  • Hands-on stations

The museum is a destination for the whole family. In Pokela children can dress in a real police uniform and try out different police tasks.

Getting there & parking

The museum hasn’t published any information on this.

Amenities & dining

The museum hasn’t published any information on this.

Events & venue rental

The museum hasn’t published any information on this.

Plan your visit

Guided toursyes
School programsyes
Good to knowGuided tours can be booked by telephone or email.

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