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Greater Manchester Police Museum & Archives

This fascinating museum in the city centre was founded in 1981. It’s free, funded by Greater Manchester Police, and collects and preserves archive material and objects relating to the history of policing in the Greater Manchester area.  It’s a great museum for children who get to see inside a prison cell, a crime room, and a court room mock-up.

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Greater Manchester Police Museum

The museum also acts as an important resource for community police engagement and a records office that holds information about the history and development of policing.

Worth noting, the museum’s free and currently open every Tuesday from 10.30 – 4pm.

The museum is located a 15 minute walk from Manchester Piccadilly, Manchester Victoria train stations, and Piccadilly Garden Bus and Metro stations.  More details can be found here 

Venue details

Address:
Greater Manchester Police Museum & Archives
57a Newton Street
Manchester
M1 1ET
Transport:
https://tfgm.com/ Piccadilly Gardens tram stop or Piccadilly train station