Bow Street Police Museum

Description

A modest sized museum housed inside the former Bow Street police station.

It tells the story of policing in London, the Bow Street Runners, and of the many famous people who either spent a night in the police station, or were sent for trial at the next-door magistrate’s court.

It also includes the former holding cells, which are now exhibition spaces telling more of the history, and the “tank”, a large cell used for holding drunks overnight.

Address

Martlett Court,
Off Bow Street,
London,
WC2E 7AW

Ticket prices

• Standard admission: £8
• Concessions: £6
• Local residents:£4
• National Art Pass: £4
• Under 12's: Free
• Carers: Free

Prices last checked January 2025.

Link to Bow Street Police Museum website

Opening Hours

The museum is open Friday, Saturday and Sunday only from 11am to 4:30pm.

Opening hours last checked January 2025.

Accessibility

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Address

Bow Street Police Museum
Martlett Court,
Off Bow Street,
London,
WC2E 7AW