The Police Museum
Exhibitions
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The Police Museum

Drop-in
Free Entry
City Centre

Dates & Times

Thurs 17 Sept

10:00-16:30

Fri 18 Sept

10:00-16:30

Sat 19 Sept

10:00-16:30

Sun 20 Sept

10:00-16:30

About this Event

The Glasgow Police Museum offers visitors a chance to explore the origins and development of the UK’s first police force through historic artefacts, uniforms, and personal stories.
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The Glasgow Police Museum tells the history of The city of Glasgow Police, the UKs first police force (1779-1975 through historical displays of uniforms, crime stories).

The International exhibition features uniforms and insignia from every country in the World.

Visitors are provided with a historical introduction to the museum.  

As they progress around the museum staff will be present to answer questions and provide historical clarification of the exhibits.

About this Venue

The Police Museum

30 Bell Street, G1 1LG
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The Glasgow Police Museum is an established police museum open on a free admission basis to the public.

The museum displays the history of the UK’s first police force (1800-1975) in artefacts, uniforms and stories of the establishment, innovation and progress during the 175 years of it development before it became part of Strathclyde Police in 1975.

Access Information

Wheelchair accessible building
Toilet facilities
Additional information:
 
Our building is wheelchair accessible and the small lift (110cm X 97cm) at the entrance is suitable for basic wheelchairs, takes the visitor to the 1st Floor entrance to the museum. The remainder of the museum is all on one level. See our website URL: www.policemuseum.org.uk/visit the Museum

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