Victoria Police Museum

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Victoria Police Museum

Admission is Free.

On Wurundjeri Country
Explore the history of crime & policing
Open Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays 10am - 2pm
(closed on public holidays)
313 Spencer St Docklands 3008
FREE ENTRY Located in Melbourne's CBD, the Museum's exhibitions explore a wide range of themes.Learn about real crime scene investigations; find out what life would have been like for a police officer in the 1800s; examine the histo

ry of the Kelly Gang through the experiences of police involved in the case and discover some of the shady underworld figures lurking around Melbourne's streets in the 1920s.

17/05/2026

On , we’re posting (or boasting about) our visitor reviews-'cool and niche', 'something for everyone', 'best free museum', 'very engaging', 'awesome', 'kids activities were great'. Happy IMD 2026!
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08/05/2026

Join us for a short talk on policing traditions including challenge coins and medals, Tuesday 12 May at 10:30am. Bookings required: policemuseum.vic.gov.au/contact-us

26/03/2026

Today we pause, we reflect, and we honour the Victoria Police members who endured the horrors of the Russell Street bombing, this day 40 years ago.
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16/02/2026

Today is the start of the Lunar year of the Fire Horse.
The horse represents power, strength, and vitality - something our Police horses demonstrate everyday! Giddy up!
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02/02/2026

What looks like a large glass water pipe is actually a wireless transmitter valve. It was first installed at Russell Street police headquarters in 1926 to send transmissions to wireless patrol cars in Brighton. Happy 100th anniversary!
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16/12/2025

As we go into the festive season, our hours at the Museum are changing.

Tuesday 16 December: 10am – 4pm
Wednesday 17 December: 10am – 4pm
Thursday 18 December: CLOSED

Tuesday 23 December: 10am – 4pm
Wednesday 24 December: 10am – 1pm
Thursday 25 December: CLOSED

Tuesday 12 January: 10am – 2pm
Wednesday 14 January: 10am – 2pm
Thursday 15 January: 10am – 2pm

The Museum will be closed from 25 December to 12 January.

We look forward to seeing you soon. Happy holidays! 🎄

03/11/2025

William Enderson was a Melbourne Cup winning jockey who became a recidivist thief described as 'dashing though bibulous' (fond of alcohol). He features in our refreshed Cardomania exhibition, showcasing photographs of yesteryear.
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27/10/2025

Ann Miniver Davis was convicted of attempted murder in the 1870s. She escaped from Melbourne Gaol and was on the run for three years. She features in our refreshed Cardomania exhibition, showcasing photographs of yesteryear.
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28/09/2025

On National Police Remembrance Day, we honour the dedicated police who have died on duty, or as a result of their duties.

21/09/2025

FREE ENTRY
Interactive fun for kids during school holidays including scavenger hunts, a Morse code decipher, photofit ID challenge, fingerprint check, secret message reveal and detective case file investigation.
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Address

Victoria Police Centre, Spencer Street
Melbourne, VIC
3008

Website

http://www.policemuseum.vic.gov.au/

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