Preserving Our Past, To Inspire Our Future
More than 144 Years of History
Discover the rich history of Phoenix law enforcement at the Phoenix Police Museum. Trace its roots back to 1881 when Henry Garfias was elected as the city’s first City Marshal and explore how far it has come in the present day. Explore a range of artifacts, documents, and photographs that tell an exciting story of service and dedication throughout the years. See firsthand how Phoenix Police have shaped the city and its people. Visit the Phoenix Police Museum today to learn more!
The Phoenix Museum was founded in 1993 by a small group of police employees who wanted to preserve the past. They were dedicated to sharing the rich history of the Phoenix Police Department through exhibits and artifacts, and to promote the way police employees work to make the City of Phoenix safe for all.
Ways to Get Involved
We feature Phoenix’s law enforcement history for the past 144 years starting from 1881 to present day through historical photography, equipment and stories that bring them to life.
Donate Artifacts
The Phoenix Police Museum is always looking to acquire former Phoenix Police equipment, both official or personal in nature. We are also looking for copies of photos of old Phoenix Police Vehicles, Phoenix Police stations and/or Phoenix Police employees in uniform. To donate, please contact us at [email protected]
Visit Us
The Phoenix Police Museum is located at 17 South 2nd Avenue in the Historical Old Phoenix City Hall. The Museum is on the north side of Jefferson Street, just east of 2nd Avenue. There is no entrance fee, however, donations are gladly accepted. We are open Monday through Friday; see below for hours. The museum is closed Saturday, Sunday and all City holidays. Hours are subject to change without notice. No pets, food or drinks are allowed. Service animals as defined by the ADA are welcome.
Group Visit Reservation
All groups of more than 10 guests must be scheduled online; a $25 non-refundable scheduling fee is required at the time of booking. To help ensure a comfortable experience for all visitors, group sizes are limited to a maximum of 20 people at a time. If your group exceeds 20, please contact the museum directly at 602-534-7278 and we’ll be happy to assist you.
The museum visit is a self-guided tour; a staff member will greet you and remain available throughout your visit to answer any questions. We kindly ask that appropriate adult supervision be provided at all times for children and individuals requiring additional assistance. For the safety and comfort of all guests, pets are not permitted; however, ADA-defined service animals are always welcome. Public parking is available at the City’s 305 Parking Garage located at 305 West Washington Street. A 50% parking discount coupon will be provided for this garage. Please note that there is no public parking or designated drop-off / pick-up area directly at the museum. Food and beverages are not permitted inside the museum.
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Take a look inside the Phoenix Police Museum! Click on the YouTube video and see what’s waiting for you! We hope to see you soon.
