Royal Military Police Museum

About the museum

The Royal Military Police Museum tells the story of British military policing from its origins on horseback to modern motorcycle riders, crime scene investigators and computer experts. The collection was formerly displayed at Chichester and moved to Southwick Park in 2007, where it was officially opened in June of that year by Queen Elizabeth II.

The museum occupies the old stable block of Southwick House, the country house that served as the headquarters for planning the D-Day landings in 1944. Each room covers a different period in the history of the corps. An interactive activity area supports learning for visitors of all ages, and guided and curriculum-based educational tours are available.

Visits are by appointment only. The D-Day Map Room in Southwick House itself is a separate attraction with its own booking arrangements.

Highlights

• Rooms arranged by period, from the corps’ early mounted days to modern policing
• Located in the former stables of Southwick House, the D-Day planning headquarters
• Interactive activity area for learning
• Guided tours and curriculum-based educational tours

Permanent exhibition

• History of the Royal Military Police – Rooms arranged by period trace the corps from its mounted beginnings to modern motorcycle patrols, crime scene investigation and computer forensics.

Founded

1979

Admission & discounts

Admission is free.

Admission is free; donations are welcome.

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible
• Elevator: no information
• Accessible restroom
• Accessible parking
• 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 fully wheelchair accessible and has an accessible toilet. Tell the museum when booking if you need disabled access or parking, as disabled parking is arranged on request.

Kids & families

• Hands-on stations
• Baby changing facilities

The museum has baby-changing facilities and an interactive activity area.

Getting there & parking

The museum is in the old stables at Southwick Park, near Fareham, Hampshire. Mention parking when booking if you need disabled parking.

Amenities & dining

• Museum shop

The museum has a shop.

Events & venue rental

The museum hasn’t published any information on this.

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