Justice & Police Museum. Photograph (c) Leo Rocker

Justice & Police Museum

Step into the dark side of Sydney’s past with a visit to a historic police and court building (1856 –1886) that once imposed authority on Sydney’s unruly waterfront. Explore the building’s atmospheric interior – heavy blocks of sandstone, spiked gates and the corridor of cells. In the 1890s police Charge Room you can stand before the Duty Sergeant’s desk and imagine yourself being fingerprinted. Encounter a spine-chilling collection of criminal weapons and a mug-shot gallery of offenders that stare defiantly back at you from the walls.

Home to a vast negative archive documenting police investigation, many important records and over 9000 objects, the Justice & Police Museum examines the social history of law, policing and crime in New South Wales. A comprehensive school education program and lively public programs extend the appeal of this Museum.

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CITY OF SHADOWS

Black and white police mug shot of man in suit

City of shadows exhibition returning to the Justice & Police Museum.

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PYJAMA GIRL

Death Mask,1880

The Pyjama Girl murder remained unsolved for more than ten years during the 1930s and 40s.

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CROOKS LIKE US

Rich, emotionally charged
police Special Photography from the Justice & Police Museum.


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Address: Cnr Albert and Phillip Streets, Circular Quay, Sydney, NSW 2000

Contact: 02 9252 1144 or for Education bookings: 8313 5640

Admission:

  •  Adult $10 I
  •  Child/Concession $5 |
  •  Family $20 |
  •  Members free

Hours: Open Saturday and Sunday 10am – 5pm | Closed Good Friday and Christmas Day

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