The Met’s Police Museum holds an important collection of photographs, archives, books, equipment, uniforms and other objects, some of which date from the start of the service in 1829. We make this accessible by curated displays, talks, loans and a research room.
Metropolitan Police Museum map: Bow Street
The museum are always looking to add to the collection so that they can tell the full story of the Metropolitan Police and the crimes they have investigated. They collect uniform, photographs, documents, equipment, books and many more items. If you have something that you would like to donate please contact them.
What can be found at the venue?
Records or archive, Collection of artifacts, Library
Related crime and punishment profession / organisation
Police
Significant collections relating to regional crime and punishment organisation or to a particular individual
Archive including Police Orders from 1857, Beat maps, Divisional Ledgers, Occurrence Books, War Reserve Cards, Instruction Manuals and much more.
Objects including medals, uniform, equipment, helmets and much more.
Does the venue have an online collections catalogue?
No
Details of opening for public access and / or research services
Open for pre-booked research visits Tuesday and Wednesday. Please email for booking information; we facilitate access to archives for researchers, we are unable to provide research services. No charge for research access,
Accessibility and disability arrangements / Covid requirements
Lifts to every floor, on site disabled parking.
Other connected heritage sites, museums or archives
Metropolitan Police Service archive material is also held at The National Archives (most can be found under the MEPO catalogue prefix)
