Justice and Police Museum
Visit Justice and Police Museum, a leading cultural attraction in Sydney with lots to see and do
Once at the Justice and Police Museum, you will be able to examine the history of law, crime and policing in New South Wales. You may also explore the atmospheric interior of the building, stand before the Duty Sergeant’s desk in the Charge Room and view the shocking collection of weapons and mug-shots of criminal offenders.
The museum also houses a vast film archive which documents, police investigations, over nine thousand objects and other important records. Here, you will find a wealth of information on policing in New South Wales, the social history of law and crime. The museum also offers a comprehensive school education program, as well as other lively programs designed to provide the public with information. It's great fun exploring the corridors of the Museum with names deeply carved into the sandstone walls, as well as meticulous handwriting preserved in the numerous forms and documents the former court building contains.
Check out the huge assortment of weapons dating back as far as 1910 in the Crime Museum. Walk down the foreboding Corridor of Cells and imagine what it was like for the criminals in past days.
Facts For Your Visit
Fee: YesJustice and Police Museum Hours:
Opening hours may differ on holidays
- Monday: Closed
- Tuesday: Closed
- Wednesday: Closed
- Thursday: Closed
- Friday: Closed
- Saturday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Sunday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Address: Cnr Phillip St &, Albert St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
Phone: (02) 9252 1144
Official Website: Justice and Police Museum
Justice and Police Museum Reviews
Rated out of 5
What a fantastic museum!
If you're a fan of dark history, crime, gangsters, and Bushmen, this museum is IDEAL.
Great anecdotes about some of Australias dark history, as well as a well documented history of forensic science.
Great guided tour, albeit brief.
Paul Phelps - a week ago
Free museum with an incredible story about some underground history of Sydney 100+ years ago. Takes about 30-45 mins to explore. Can do this self-paced or there are tours 1130am or 230pm. Only open Sat and Sun.
Was still in use until the 70’s with police families living upstairs.
Recently watched the SBS doco ‘Death on a Staircase’ which inspired the visit here.
Evie - 2 weeks ago
Fantastic FREE museum that gives insights in to criminals from the previous era as well as some knowledge of how the justice system operates even today with a full scale courtroom diorama reproduction. Lots of information to digest although not a big museum but easily 1-2 hours if you pay attention to all the stories which I did since they were fascinating.
Victor Wang - 3 months ago
This was an unexpected experience that has free entry and was enjoyed by teenagers which is a feat in itself! The videos playing were informative and the history throughout was captivating. Well worth your time. It is only open on weekends, maybe for now?
Kimberly Doyle - 11 months ago
My partner and I enjoyed this museum. Ladies at the front were lovely. Would recommend!
Francis - 5 months ago
Directions
| Line | Nearest Station | Walking Time |
|---|---|---|
| L2, T2, T3 or Ferry | Circular Quay | 1 minute |
How to get to Justice and Police Museum by
By Train or Ferry: Exit at Circular Quay, cross the street and walk east on on Alfred Street to Phillip Street and follow it around the corner to Albert Street. The museum is right on the southeast corner.
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