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Victoria Police Museum

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👍👍 It is a very beautiful and spectacular place, I suggest you visit this place, it has something to say. It also shows how much respect and value they have for soldiers and people, this amount of respect really surprised me, I can dare to say that it was one of the most special places I had seen and I... People often mention museum, interesting, police, Victoria, history, Police, visit, small, Street, donation,


Address

313 Spencer St, Docklands VIC 3008, Australia

Website

www.policemuseum.vic.gov.au

Contact

+61 3 9247 6354

Rating on Google Maps

4.30 (204 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Wednesday: 10 AM to 4 PM
  • Thursday: (Anzac Day/Anzac Day), 10 AM to 4 PM, Hours might differ
  • Friday: 10 AM to 4 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed
  • Monday: 10 AM to 4 PM
  • Tuesday: 10 AM to 4 PM

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  • 4/5 Michael 5 years ago on Google • 101 reviews
    Located on the 2nd floor of the World Trade Centre. Gold Coin donation for entry. Rather small museum but interesting content and displays on the Victorian Police Force. There is also a small souvenir shop with Victoria Police Merchandise open to the public and a small section for police staff only You can get to the museum via a tram (70 or 75) from Flinders station and hop off at stop D6 Flinders St West. If you get lost once you get to the WTC, there is a concierge with friendly staff who will show you where the museum is :)
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 MohammadAmin S. 3 months ago on Google • 13 reviews New
    It is a very beautiful and spectacular place, I suggest you visit this place, it has something to say. It also shows how much respect and value they have for soldiers and people, this amount of respect really surprised me, I can dare to say that it was one of the most special places I had seen and I really enjoyed it.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Daniel 5 years ago on Google
    Interesting small collection of exhibits. Some of the text plaques were difficult to read due to the placement with glare on the glass cabinets. There were also some hand written journal entries that I struggled to read which would benefit from being transcribed. Go in the red building and the museum is at the top of the escalator.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 John F. 3 months ago on Google • 131 reviews New
    Absolutely Amazing. Credit to the curators for putting this together.

  • 5/5 Swag K. 2 years ago on Google
    I HAVE A UNifORM ONHHAHAHA
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Wikan Karis B. 4 years ago on Google
    A nice little museum that tells a story about Victoria's history of criminals. Collections are well maintained and descriptions are informative. They also have a souvenir shop. Free entry, but there's a donation box at the front. Located in the headquarters of Victoria Police.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 John C. 4 years ago on Google
    Came to get fingerprinting done for work visa purposes. Came across this. Good insight on the history if you're Victorian. Interesting if you have 30 - 60 mins to spare and you're in the area. In saying that they may be able to help if more information is needed for research purposes.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Di 4 years ago on Google
    I wanted to help clarify the precise location of the police museum because it's actual location can be confusing and there's no street signs in the vicinity to guide you. The Victoria Police Museum's official address is 637 Flinders Street. This address is also home to the Victoria Police Centre. However, the actual police MUSEUM is not located in the front building at the 637 Flinders St entrance. The VP Museum is located in the complex behind,which is known as the World Trade Centre,whose entrance and official address is 18-38 Siddeley Street. Siddeley Street is a bit like a service road that runs parallel to Flinders Street. It can be accessed by turning left or right off Flinders Street,or even left off Spencer St. For parking, there's only a couple of metered short term car spaces on the street itself but there are two large carparks situated there also but at premium rates. As for the museum itself, it's only open weekdays but if you're able to go, not only is it free, its definitely worth the effort.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jess M. 5 years ago on Google
    We visited the police museum to see ned Kelly's helmet. And we weren't disappointed, only needed to give a gold coin donation for entry and there was plenty of cool. Things to see.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 David Y. 11 months ago on Google
    Doing a water delivery to the level above and happened to pass by the Victoria Police Museum. Seems worth the visit if you have interest in the advances our police department has made.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jeff A. 4 years ago on Google
    It is closed permanently at this location. Moving to a new location in 2021. Google don't seem to want to update the status.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Gregory S. 3 months ago on Google • 98 reviews New
    Awesome to actually see the police history , and surprised to see the car used in bombing and the red gum offcut that the bomb was attached to . My only concern is your missing 1 police member shot whilst attempting to arrest a individual involved . Sgt mark whiley should be added as he took his own life suffering from being shot in the progress of the investigation. Ironic how lawyer x and gangland war wasn't there but my autistic 16 yr old boy and myself thoroughly enjoyed it . Nice end after attending the actual police station where the bombing occurred.

  • 5/5 Lutz K. 2 months ago on Google • 61 reviews New
    It's small and you can get through it in 15 minutes. But very nice staff. The policewoman at the entrance was very friendly.

  • 4/5 Matthew L. 5 years ago on Google • 55 reviews
    Ok so my daughter sees an add for this place and asks to go, sure! School holidays, why not? I do a bit of research on the place, looks pretty cool, figure out a day to head out there and set out. First thing, it's a little hidden. Took us a sec to find it and to be honest needed the help of the concierge in the building foyer to find it. Next, you look at all the cool stuff and exhibits they have on the website and you'd be forgiven for thinking it was slightly larger than it was, I swear my house is bigger and my house isn't big. But for all that this place is incredibly fascinating! Like it might be a bit on the small side but it's sure not empty!! Checking out all the old uniforms and case files and stuff was really interesting and the exploded car in the middle is really cool, I mean as an exhibit, I'm pretty sure watching it happen was actually terrifying. But yeah, all in all we enjoyed it. I will say if you're going to go there plan a second after activity too, maybe pair it up with the aquarium or something down the road because it's not an all day thing. Anyhow, say hi to Eric for me!

  • 5/5 Iskandar Datu H. 5 years ago on Google • 47 reviews
    Great place to learn more about the history of the police force & the criminal underworld. The copies of the actual reports, hand notes & pictures made it very engaging. Humbled to learn of the sacrifices of the Victorian Police Force. By the way, catch the free tram & do alight at Flinders Street West (D6). Just a couple minutes walk.

  • 4/5 damien k. 3 months ago on Google • 32 reviews New
    Great museum. Some fun activities Good free activity for the kids

  • 4/5 John W. 2 months ago on Google • 26 reviews New
    Free entry, no bookings or tickets necessary. Just walk in off the street. Definitely worth a visit if in Melbourne CBD looking for something inexpensive to do. Small museum, well laid out on the ground floor of Victoria Police headquarters. Separate entry from Collins Street, you don't need to go through any security. Interesting exhibits, some covering incidents and history well known to many Australians.

  • 5/5 Garfield �. 3 months ago on Google • 24 reviews New
    Very detailed and attentive information about the history of the Victoria Police, particularly the Ned Kelly case, including some interesting activities such as a detective game.

  • 5/5 Charmaine T. 4 months ago on Google • 19 reviews
    Though small, it was very interesting! Staff were very friendly, children enjoyed reading and doing the activities available. 👍🏻 No tickets required, just walk in.

  • 4/5 Maggy S. 5 months ago on Google • 12 reviews
    An excellent and informative visit. Lost the fifth star for being somewhat eyesight-unfriendly, by which I mean black floors / dark walls, bold text on deep coloured backgrounds and hanging exhibits high in the double-height space create difficulties for those with moderate sight problems.

  • 5/5 Ollie H. 5 years ago on Google
    Quick, but informative. Donation entry

  • 4/5 Suzanne Bloomer (. 5 years ago on Google
    Well done museum, especially the section on women in the police force. Good exhibits that told a story and were engaging, as well as informative. Souvenir Store was odd as that have items in the store that may only be purchased by law enforcement officers, which was disappointing, once I realized. Also wished they had a replica of the 'pint' glass that showed drink conversions. I would have purchased several of those. Free, with ' gold coin' donation suggested. Totally worth it.

  • 5/5 McGregor F. 5 years ago on Google
    Very interesting, I learnt a lot! Not so sure if this place is good for school kids as its alot of stand-and-read.

  • 3/5 Kee Chong T. 5 years ago on Google
    No signage for location is a reason for low footfall

  • 5/5 Matthew A. 5 years ago on Google
    A great collection of Victorian Police history. I personally spent 2.5 hours walking through and enjoying each item that has been selected. I would highly recommend to anyone interested in how the police force was shaped in its early years and the heroic actions of those that have previously served the county when in blue.

  • 4/5 Melissa T. 4 years ago on Google
    A very interesting place to visit. It’s great about the women’s exhibitions in the police team for years. I can learn some very interesting old cases and find that the previous people are shorter!

  • 5/5 Maggie Z. 3 months ago on Google • 7 reviews New
    I recommend that you go visit this museum, it has very important information to know history in Victoria Melbourne and the staff is very friendly and cheap souvenirs and then take your tours, you will not regret it. Excellent museum 💙

  • 4/5 Emma L. 5 years ago on Google
    Rather interesting piece of gem hidden away in the world trade centre. Entrance is by golden coin donation.

  • 1/5 4 Seasons Pool & Spa S. 1 year ago on Google
    Really disappointed that it was closed still due to covid... yet everywhere is open and people are crowded around you at every other place in Victoria (like Old Melbourne Gaol, The State Library). Just another disappointment how covid has ruined all our lives.

  • 5/5 Grace E. 5 months ago on Google
    really interesting! lots of hands on experiences

  • 5/5 paull l. 4 years ago on Google
    See things that are there from the past. Got to go and see. Awesome place and gifts to buy.

  • 5/5 Jeni W. 4 years ago on Google
    Wonderfully informatve. Nice wee place of interesting facts. Could have spent quite some time reading all the info

  • 3/5 Chethan D. 4 years ago on Google
    Good collection but can be better with more artefacts. Guide service once a week or fortnightly would be good. I know its not commercial but just a memorabilia kind of a thing. But a paid guided tour once a month will be very beneficial for the public.

  • 5/5 Jason H. 5 years ago on Google
    Fascinating place to spend a couple of hours

  • 4/5 angie t. 4 years ago on Google
    Really interesting and informative. The Black Saturday exhibition is sensitively done.

  • 4/5 Jack L. 4 years ago on Google
    The museum contains history of Victoria Police. Accesible by free Tram. Entrance is by donation of 1 gold coin. In Australia, those are AUD 1 and AUD 2 gold coins. My favourite will be the write up on aboriginal police force on mounted horse. If you have children, they can dress themselves up in police uniform both current and historic uniforms for a photo session.

  • 5/5 Jonathan M. 5 years ago on Google
    Nice little museum featuring a good few displays of policing history ranging from the 1800s-present day in Australia, specifically Victoria. Recommend a visit to anyone who is interested in policing and the history involved whether a student or just a general member of the public. Has a little gift shop with a little area for anyone coming with kids to try on some costumes or have some mugshots taken. Depending on how fast you read, how much you want you read and how much time you want to inspect the displays for, you can expect to take 30 minutes to 3 hrs.

  • 5/5 Andrew C. 4 years ago on Google
    Awesome exibition

  • 5/5 Howard W. 4 years ago on Google
    Excellent museum, one posting said it was not easy to find, I totally agree even though I had previously visited the museum. Great news the museum is moving next year to a more visible site on Spencer Street.

  • 5/5 Anna Q. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Small museum but interesting to see. Excellent welcome from the staff very original gifts to the shop (Original) Petit musée mais intéressant à voir. Excellent accueil du personnel cadeaux très originaux à la boutique

  • 5/5 Sandave S. 4 years ago on Google
    A lot of interesting facts

  • 4/5 Ceilia K. 4 years ago on Google
    Great for kids. Good area about lady police. Good 2 see

  • 4/5 Elvira C. 4 years ago on Google
    It's quite interesting and there are Ned Kelly's gang artefacts on display.

  • 5/5 Daniel M. 5 years ago on Google
    Informative, educational learning resource. And entry is only a gold coin donation!

  • 3/5 Ben F. 4 years ago on Google
    More suited for children 10+. Provides a brief overview of the history of policing in Victoria.

  • 3/5 Dee E. 4 years ago on Google
    Fantastic artifacts, but I wish it was much much bigger.

  • 5/5 SADANAND K. 4 years ago on Google
    Very nice hysterical museum

  • 3/5 Cristy G. 5 years ago on Google
    Interesting and very informative

  • 4/5 Charmaine S. 5 years ago on Google
    Quite small but interesting

  • 5/5 Stephen K. 5 years ago on Google
    Great place to visit, do it

  • 5/5 Stephen D. 5 years ago on Google
    Vampire slaying kit.

  • 4/5 Sheryl B. 5 years ago on Google
    Great info and visit for a rainy day.

  • 5/5 Zaalie J. 5 years ago on Google
    Excellent. Very educational.

  • 5/5 Adam H. 5 years ago on Google
    I always like the Victoria police force. Was interesting to see the history and how it started.

  • 5/5 Michael S. 5 years ago on Google
    Very arresting.

  • 1/5 Anthony D. 4 years ago on Google
    Was looking forward to seeing the museum only to turn up and find it closed. Not reopening until 2021 and at another location. No warning no advertising nothing. Very disappointed


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