Bow Street Police Museum

From run-ins with notorious gangsters to high-profile cases, Bow Street Police Museum looks at the fascinating history of the Metropolitan Police. 

Visit Bow Street Police Museum with Go City®

• With us, there are no entry fees on the day - all you've got to do is show your pass!
• Learn about the history of Bow Street Station and the Metropolitan Police. 
• Get 10% off all gift shop items with your pass.

Located in the building where the city's first Magistrates Court was established, Bow Street Police Museum's former cells act as galleries and exhibit spaces, displaying information about famous criminal cases.

From the inception of the Bow Street Runners, London's first official law enforcement service, you'll journey through the history of the force and learn about the most important moments of its history.

Plus, you'll hear tales from those who once worked at the station and look at artefacts which showcase fascinating investigations, famous arrests and justice being served.

Getting in: show your pass at the reception desk at the entrance. 

Please note: as this is a small museum, you may be asked to wait during busy times, in order to ease congestion and give you and others the best possible experience.

For more information, visit Bow Street Police Museum's website.