The Real Crime Museum

About the museum

The Real Crime Museum is housed in old underground bunkers from the Second World War on the harbour at Torquay. The museum describes itself as fully open again after a major renovation and as open all year round.

Its displays cover gangsters, bank robberies, forensics, police and prison memorabilia, drug smuggling, football violence and serial killers, as well as the Princess Diana inquest. The collection includes a cell from HMP Dorchester and what is described as the largest collection of artwork by Charles Bronson in the world. A cinema is part of the visit.

Highlights

• Housed in former underground Second World War bunkers
• Police and prison memorabilia, including a cell from HMP Dorchester
• Forensics and gangster displays
• Large collection of Charles Bronson artwork
• Small cinema

Permanent exhibition

• Crime and punishment displays – Displays on gangsters, bank robberies, forensics, police and prison history, drug smuggling and serial killers, with artwork by Charles Bronson.

Admission & discounts

Prices are a guide from the English Riviera tourism listing and may change.

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible: no information
• 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 tourism listing gives no accessibility information.

Kids & families

Admission is free for children under 10. The museum gives no age recommendation.

Getting there & parking

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Amenities & dining

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Events & venue rental

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