Essex Police Museum
Established as a charity in 1992, the Essex Police Museum tells the story of Essex Police.
From the Victorian era to today, our museum has over 25,000 historical artefacts in our collection. Each artefact provides a glimpse into how Essex Police helped to keep our Essex communities safe and catch criminals since 1840.
At the museum we work to preserve the history of Essex Police. We collect, look after and display items relevant to our history with a view to providing Essex communities with an insight into the history of their police service.
Visit us
It's free to visit our museum on a Saturday. And during the school holiday's on a Wednesday too.
For groups bookings (10 or more) and school visits, there is a fee. Please contact us to book your group visit.
Opening hours
Monday: Closed
Tuesday to Friday: Pre-booked visits.
No parking available.
Saturday: Open 10am-4pm. No appointment needed.
Parking available at Orchard car park (sat nav CM2 6DN Kingston Crescent).
Additional school holiday opening hours
Wednesday: Open 10am-4pm. No appointment needed.
No parking available.
We have created audio content to enhance your visit.
Listen to our podcast or scan the QR code at the museum to play the episodes relating to each display.
Episodes are between one and five minutes long and can be downloaded and listened to offline. We've also included some bonus content.
Transcribed content is available at the museum till.
To ensure those with visual impairments also get the best experience from their visit, we have a touch-box which contains items that can be handled. Please speak to a member of museum staff on arrival.
Please contact us if you require a copy of our risk assessment. If you need to visit the museum to conduct your own risk assessment ahead of your visit, please contact us to arrange an appointment, or drop in when we're open on a Saturday.
Find out more
Stay up to date
Stay up to date with what’s happening at the museum including upcoming events, additional opening times and new items in our collection. Follow us on social media, or take a look at our virtual museum where you’ll find collection of fascinating articles and stories.
