Justice & Police Museum

Journey through Sydney’s criminal past with a visit to the Justice & Police Museum. Brace yourself as you delve into the intriguing world where crooks and cops, locals and wanderers, and both the guilty and innocent have weaved their tales. Once a bustling police station and courts, this extraordinary museum beckons you to immerse yourself in the riveting realms of crime, policing, and punishment. In a city that’s grown out from the harbour, the waterfront has always been a place of misadventure and misdemeanour.

This is a perfect outing on a rainy or sweltering hot day as the building oozes with a dark atmosphere and spooky aura. Pick up a kids trail and explore our captivating displays, and discover the stories of Sydney’s original Water Police Station and courts.

Earn your own police badge, dress up in costume and perform a mock trial with your family. Unlock secrets and solve mysteries as you move through the museum. The museum now caters to a younger audience, as well as offering “adult only” talks and tours. However, there is minimal room for active toddlers to run around, and some exhibits may not be suitable for young children.

Free entry. Open Saturday and Sunday, 10 am–5 pm and daily during school holidays.

Location: Justice & Police Museum, Corner Albert and Phillip Streets, Sydney NSW 2000.

For more information, visit Justice & Police Museum. 

More Museums to Check Out

Museum of Sydney
Hyde Park Barracks
Australian Museum

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