Police Museum
Museum at Police Service of Northern Ireland headquarters on the history of policing in Northern Ireland, open to visitors by appointment only.
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About the museum
The Police Museum was set up in the 1980s to explain the unique and often contentious history of policing in Northern Ireland. It is housed in a former sergeant's married quarters at Police Service of Northern Ireland headquarters in Brooklyn, Belfast.
The collection includes police uniforms, equipment, medals and archives from the early 1800s to the present day, together with weapons that were used against the police over the years. A reference library and archive help visitors trace ancestors who served in the Royal Irish Constabulary and the early Royal Ulster Constabulary, and academic researchers can use police records from the 1840s onwards.
The museum is also the base of the Police Historical Society (N.I.), which promotes research into police history.
Highlights
- Police uniforms, equipment and medals from the early 1800s to today
- Weapons used against the police
- Personal tour by the curator
- Reference library and archive for tracing RIC and RUC ancestors
Permanent exhibition
- History of policing in Northern Ireland – Police uniforms, equipment, medals and archives from the early 1800s to the present, including weapons used against the police.
- Founded
- 1984
- Operated by
- Police Service of Northern Ireland
Admission & discounts
Admission is free.
| Adults | free |
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Admission is free according to a regional museums council listing.
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
The displays are on the ground level and are described as fully accessible.
Kids & families
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Getting there & parking
The museum is at Police Service of Northern Ireland Headquarters, Brooklyn, 65 Knock Road, Belfast BT5 6LE.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
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Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes · approx. 40 min |
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| Good to know | Visitors are shown round personally by the curator. Groups of up to 20 are welcome. Contact is via the Police Service non-emergency number 101, extension 22499, or by email. Staff can also give talks to outside groups. |
