Calgary Police Discovery Centre

Calgary Police Discovery Centre Calgary's cutting-edge police museum. Educating today for a safer tomorrow. FREE!

Visit the Calgary Police Interpretive Centre and take THE ULTIMATE RIDE ALONG: Immersive police exhibits, stories of true crime and hands-on fun.

08/25/2026

🚨 Last week of summer hours🚨if you’ve been meaning to visit, now’s the time! Come September our museum will be packed with kids participating in our crime prevention field trips and we will be only be open for public visitors on Fridays and Saturdays. Bring your families and future recruits to Calgary Police Discovery Day on September 18th for a full day of awesome experiences, exploring the careers, and meeting the people behind the badges!

RSVP Today!
https://calgarypolicediscoverycentre.com/

Last call, Calgary!Summer hours at the Calgary Police Discovery Centre end in one week, and if you haven’t made your vis...
08/24/2026

Last call, Calgary!
Summer hours at the Calgary Police Discovery Centre end in one week, and if you haven’t made your visit yet, this is your moment to move.

Our museum is gearing up for back‑to‑school season, which means the building is about to be buzzing with our award-winning crime prevention field trips, and curious classrooms. Before that rush hits, you still have a chance to explore everything new on the floor.

🔹 Throw Bots
🔹 Fingerprint stations
🔹 Police vehicles
🔹 Uniform try‑ons
🔹 Kid‑friendly Scavenger Hunts

If you’ve been meaning to stop by, consider this your final summer reminder. Doors are open Tuesday to Saturday, 10am to 4pm for just one more week. Come solve some mysteries before the students take over.
https://calgarypolicediscoverycentre.com/

08/22/2026

Looking for a unique, educational family activity in Calgary? Step into our Shine a Light interactive call box exhibits and discover the stories of historic police officers who helped shape our city.

Visit 3 call boxes throughout the museum, choose a badge card featuring a historic officer, and unlock their story! From fascinating facts to real-life history, it’s a fun, hands-on way for curious minds of all ages to explore Calgary’s past.

📍 Come explore, discover, and shine a light on history together!

Traces of History invites mature audiences to explore Calgary’s past through a series of stories that shaped the city. J...
08/21/2026

Traces of History invites mature audiences to explore Calgary’s past through a series of stories that shaped the city. Join us Saturday, September 5 at 11:00 am for a live presentation at the Calgary Police Discovery Centre.

Step into the true crime story with CPDC experts as they uncover how a man’s 1948 home purchase set the stage for one of Calgary’s most intriguing historical murder cases.

Spots are limited! RSVP here:
https://calgarypolicediscoverycentre.com/traces-of-history/

Two young brothers take the ThrowBot for a spin inside the Calgary Police Discovery Centre, turning a regular museum vis...
08/20/2026

Two young brothers take the ThrowBot for a spin inside the Calgary Police Discovery Centre, turning a regular museum visit into a tactical adventure you can’t experience anywhere else in Calgary. They go from spectators to operators as they explore exhibits, scan corners with the live camera feed, and immerse themselves in hands‑on police tech. Get in the Gear and discover one of Calgary’s best free things to do for families.

To learn more visit our website:
https://calgarypolicediscoverycentre.com/pilot-a-tactical-police-robot-for-free-in-tactical-zone/

There’s so much more beneath the surface.Come explore the Water Rescue exhibit at the Calgary Police Discovery Centre, f...
08/19/2026

There’s so much more beneath the surface.

Come explore the Water Rescue exhibit at the Calgary Police Discovery Centre, featuring:
🛟 Amazing Artifacts
📸 Breathtaking historic photos
📖 Incredible stories from Calgary’s water rescue history

Come see the stories for yourself at the Calgary Police Discovery Centre.
https://calgarypolicediscoverycentre.com/

WE SET THE SCENE. YOU CREATE THE STORY. 🚔✨Looking for fun things to do with kids in Calgary? Bring the family to the Cal...
08/18/2026

WE SET THE SCENE. YOU CREATE THE STORY. 🚔✨

Looking for fun things to do with kids in Calgary? Bring the family to the Calgary Police Discovery Centre and step into an interactive world where imagination meets the real world of policing.

Climb into police vehicles. Explore authentic equipment. Discover fascinating stories. Test your skills. And let curiosity lead the way.

This isn't just a museum visit — it's an immersive family experience in Calgary where kids can explore, imagine and create their own adventure.

And if you're searching for free things to do in Calgary with kids, be sure to check our current admission and free-entry opportunities before you visit.

We set the scene. You create the story.

📍 Calgary Police Discovery Centre
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family-friendly Calgary attraction
🚔 Interactive police exhibits & experiences
🔎 Hands-on discovery for curious minds

What story will your family create?
https://calgarypolicediscoverycentre.com/

08/17/2026

When the Visitor Experience Team needs backup, we know exactly who to call… Constable Shoya and Tracey! 🚔👮‍♀️👮‍♂️ Always ready to jump in, answer questions, and help create an unforgettable experience for our youngest visitors! 💙

Ever wondered what it’s like to see Calgary from above? 🚁Step into the HAWCS exhibit and watch exhilarating real-life fo...
08/15/2026

Ever wondered what it’s like to see Calgary from above? 🚁

Step into the HAWCS exhibit and watch exhilarating real-life footage of the Calgary Police Service HAWCS unit in action on the streets of Calgary—all while standing beneath a real police helicopter suspended overhead.

It’s an up-close look at the technology, teamwork and perspective that help keep Calgary safe. 👀🚁

👮 Ask away! You never know when you might get to meet a Calgary police officer and get your questions answered in an impromptu Q&A.

🐛🔎 Little investigators, big discoveries! Explore how bugs can help forensic teams uncover clues and solve cases.

🐾 Meet your new best friend! Pick your very own Hero Hound stuffie from the VAST or Canine Unit and get ready for adoption day.

🏷️ Make your Hero Hound official! Customize their collar, choose their name and create a one-of-a-kind new companion.

🐶❤️ Ready to bring home a Hero Hound? Complete your adoption and receive an official certificate! Come visit the museum today and find your new four-legged friend.

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5111/47th Street NE
Calgary, AB
T3J3R2

Opening Hours

Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

+14034284530

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