The Justice & Police Museum was originally the Water Police Court (1856), Water Police Station (1858) and Police Court (1886). Restored to their 1890s character, the building's heavy blocks of sandstone, spiked gates, winding steps and corridor of cells reinforce the Museum's themes of crime and punishment and law and order.

The Justice & Police Museum features a magistrates court, a recreated police charge room and remand cells, a gallery of mug shots of Sydney's early criminals and an array of spine chilling weapons. It also showcases weird and wonderful relics from notorious crimes such as the Pyjama Girl Case and the Graeme Thorne Kidnapping, as well as many original objects associated with such legendary bushrangers as Frank Gardiner, Ben Hall and Captain Moonlight.

Guided tours are available on request. For groups, please contact the property to book a tour. The Museum is open to the general public on weekends, except during school holidays when it opens everyday.

Make sure that you get a plan of the museum when you arrive, as the building is full of nooks and crannies housing fascinating displays and exhibits.

Justice & Police Museum
Cnr Albert and Phillip Streets,
Circular Quay, Sydney, NSW 2000 
T 02 9252 1144
F 02 9252 4860 
TTY 02 8239 2377
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Opening Hours

Weekends 10am – 5pm
Monday to Friday for booked groups only
Daily in January & school holidays
Closed Christmas Day and Good Friday

Admission Prices
Adult $8
Child/Concession $4
Family $17

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