Polizeimuseum Graubünden
Museum of the Kantonspolizei Graubünden in Chur on more than 200 years of history of Landjäger (rural police) and policing, with uniforms, weapons and criminal cases.
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About the museum
The Polizeimuseum Graubünden belongs to the Kantonspolizei Graubünden (Cantonal Police of Graubünden) and tells how the organized Landjäger corps of the 19th century developed into today's versatile Kantonspolizei. The exhibition covers roughly two centuries of police history in the canton.
The newly designed museum at Comercialstrasse 19 in Chur was officially opened in September 2014; the newly reorganized Fachstelle Prävention (Prevention Office) moved into its premises at the same location. The design involved Beat Stutzer, former director of the Bündner Kunstmuseum, and the museum technicians Stephan Schenk and Roy Perfler. Since October 2014, individuals have been able to visit the museum without registration on the first Tuesday of every month.
On display are historical wanted posters, historical documents, old and current uniforms and weapons, and evidence from sensational criminal cases up to the most recent ones, including burglary tools, a suitcase with a false bottom from cash smuggling, and weapons used in crimes. A walk-through also shows the rapid development of road traffic, a separate display case explains questions about narcotics, and a small police cinema shows short films about the work of the Kantonspolizei.
Highlights
- More than 200 years of history of Landjäger and police in Graubünden
- Historical wanted posters, documents, uniforms and weapons
- Objects from sensational criminal cases
- Display case on narcotics
- Police cinema with short films about police work
- Free admission
Permanent exhibition
- Geschichte der Landjäger und der Polizei in Graubünden – Wanted posters, documents, uniforms, weapons and traces of well-known criminal cases show the path from the Landjäger corps to today's Kantonspolizei; further themes include road traffic and narcotics.
- Operated by
- Kantonspolizei Graubünden
Admission & discounts
Admission is free.
| Children & teens | –Admission only from age 16 |
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| Groups (8+ people) | –Tours for groups of 8 to 20 people are free of charge. |
Admission and group tours are free of charge.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Elevator
- 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
The museum is wheelchair accessible and can be reached by elevator.
Kids & families
Not suitable for kidsRecommended for ages 16+
A minimum age of 16 applies to visits, because some exhibits are not suitable for children.
Getting there & parking
The museum is located in the west of Chur at Comercialstrasse 19, opposite Emil Frey AG (Dosch-Garage).
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes · approx. 60 min |
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| Good to know | Tours last 60 to 90 minutes and take place exclusively Monday to Friday between 16:00 and 18:00, for groups of 8 to 20 people. Requests must be submitted at least 14 days in advance via the registration form of the Kantonspolizei. |
