West Midlands Police Museum facts for kids
| Location | The Lock-up, Steelhouse Lane, Birmingham,England |
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| Type | Police Museum |
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| Owner | West Midlands Police |
The West Midlands Police Museum is a cool place to visit in Birmingham, England. It's located inside an old Victorian cell block called The Lock-up. This building was used as a police station and jail from 1891 all the way until 2016!
This museum is one of two run by the West Midlands Police. The other one is in Coventry. The Lock-up is open for everyone to visit, including school groups and special events. You can find more details on their website.
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What Can You See at the Museum?
The museum has lots of interesting items and old records from the West Midlands Police. These go back even before the Birmingham City Police started in 1839.
Discovering Police History
You can see a small collection of paintings at the museum. One important painting is a portrait of Sir Charles Horton Rafter. He was the longest-serving Chief Constable (the top police officer) in Birmingham's history.
Exploring Old Records
The museum also keeps many records of police officers who worked in the West Midlands area. These old documents are very interesting for people who want to learn about their family history. They can find out if their relatives were police officers!
When Did the Museum Reopen?
The West Midlands Police Museum reopened its doors in April 2022. It's located in the historic cell block at Steelhouse Lane police station. The building got a big makeover thanks to funding from a heritage lottery.
