@WMPHistory

Visit West Midlands Police Museum to learn about two centuries of policing history. Check our website for tickets & special events. Also available to hire.

 Birmingham, UK
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Joined June 2017
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We often say walking into our Lock-Up is like being on the set of Porridge - we're glad we're not the only ones who get that feeling!
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Remember we are closed for general entry tomorrow - instead come join us for a WMP RAP Community Consultation Day! Join us as Pogus Caesar's Belly of the Beast exhibition draws to a close, and we ask the question - how can we improve community relations with the police?
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Pre-book your free space here: museum.west-midlands.police.…
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#BirminghamHeritageWeek is in full swing and we've got plenty history to unlock! Join us this week for our special evening events including #TrueCrime tales, behind the scenes tours, and a murder mystery whodunnit! Snap up your spaces now! orlo.uk/xiu9y
Promotional graphic for Birmingham Heritage Week Collections Store Tours at the West Midlands Police Museum.

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Promotional poster for a murder mystery event at the West Midlands Police Museum featuring a police officer with a torch.

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School is back and so are our amazing class days out! 🔎 Cover curriculum topics 👮🏽‍♀️ Get hands on with history 🚔 Bespoke days out 🕵️‍♂️ Interactive learning Check out more: orlo.uk/DA0Tk
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🔎 Have you got what it takes to crack the case? Which of the suspects has something to hide? Why was Michael in danger? What happened on that fateful night? Grab your tickets and come in your Victorian best for our next #MurderMystery! orlo.uk/zWmby
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It's your last week to take advantage of the #GreatBritishSummerSavings! Round off your summer holidays with a historic day out and save 10% on admission! We're open Wednesday - Saturday from 10am Grab your summer saver tickets here: orlo.uk/gMs9H
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MUSEUM COMPETITION 🎨 In the Magic Faraway Tree’s Land of Presents, there’s gifts galore. Draw someone you love with a special gift to be in with a chance to win a Double National Art Pass + Kids and an Enid Blyton book bundle! orlo.uk/6JMnO
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⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ We couldn't do what we do without the amazing knowledge of our volunteers - whether they have worked within the force or just have a passion for sharing history! orlo.uk/vkeN3
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Looking for your next role in the #museum and #heritage sector? We're recruiting now for: ⭐ Museum and Heritage Lead ⭐ Museum Collections and Exhibition Officer ⭐ Museum Funding and Grants Officer Apply online: orlo.uk/zzIOk
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A job advertisement for a part-time Museum Collections and Exhibitions Officer at the West Midlands Police Museum.

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A job advert for a part-time Museum Funding and Grants Officer at the West Midlands Police Museum, closing 17/08/26.

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It's back by popular demand! Macabre Museum is your chance to explore the items and stories in our collection, too gruesome for every day display - including illegal medical equipment, forensic evidence, and #truecrime stories! Book before it sells out! orlo.uk/DzTyD
Promotional poster for the West Midlands Police Museum event: Macabre Museum Stories of Murder & Mayhem on 13th September.

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We had a wonderful visit recently from the Refugee Migrant Centre who brought along families to engage with our museum! The children had a wonderful time getting hands on with activities and looking the part in police uniform!
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ALT Three children role-playing at a mock West Midlands Police station, with one child reaching towards the station sign.

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A man helps a young boy take fingerprints on a paper form at a table with other children and a woman in a museum setting.

ALT A man helps a young boy take fingerprints on a paper form at a table with other children and a woman in a museum setting.

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Looking for a creative adventure this summer holiday? 👀 Try the Magic Faraway Tree Museum Adventure at West Midlands Police Museum - a free spotter trail by @kidsinmuseums and @BlytonOfficial inspired by the Magic Faraway Tree. ℹ️ orlo.uk/Kt0Bt
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🚨 Job alert! 🚨 We're hiring a Museum Funding and Grants Officer to support the work of our museum! If you have experience seeking out funding opportunities and projects with a community, education, or heritage focus, you may just be the next member of the Lock-up team!
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⭐ Part-time ⭐ Permanent ⭐ £28k + pro rata Apply here: orlo.uk/Mff9b
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⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ With 3 floors of cells bursting with history, hands on activities, and plenty to keep the kids busy, we might just be your next perfect family day out! Better yet, save on entry throughout August with the Great British Summer savings! orlo.uk/L4xEU
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📢 We’re hosting the Magic Faraway Tree Museum Adventure this summer! Explore West Midlands Police Museum with this fun, free family trail designed by @kidsinmuseums and @BlytonOfficial, inspired by the wonderful lands of the Magic Faraway Tree 🌳 ℹ️ orlo.uk/Ty67y
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We're delighted to receive the TripAdvisor Travellers Choice Award for 2026! Thank you to everyone who has shared their thoughts and feedback online, it greatly helps us reach more visitors! Check out over 300 ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reviews! orlo.uk/dZsj1
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👨‍👩‍👦 Want to explore over 200 years of local history? 👮 Discover more about policing through the ages? 😎 Do it all with a 10% discount? No problem! Join in the fun this summer and save on entry with the Great British Summer tickets! orlo.uk/d7vkA
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#SchoolIsOut and our Tally Ho! training academy is here! Join us every Thursday this summer for family fun as we explore the different roles across the force and get hands on with our Tally Ho! training activities! Spaces are limited, so don't miss out! orlo.uk/zbEA4
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