Our Purpose
To educate the public in the history of the Phoenix Police Department in historic and modern context in order to enhance the image of law enforcement; interact with our community through a positive learning environment; to promote and preserve the history of the department while building a closer relationship between our police department and our community. The Museum provides a public location for an educational museum which is free for all.
Exhibits
Officer Memorial
Historical Vehicles
Preserving our past, to inspire our future
The Phoenix Police Museum started as a small exhibit in October 1993 and moved to the Barrister Place Building before moving again in 2012 to its current location at the historic old City Hall building.
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Historical Research
The Phoenix Police Museum can perform historical research for you on a person or topic you choose. Our researchers can comb through our historical archives and create a report for you on a specific date, a historical figure, a family member, or a specific incident or issue. Let us help you learn more about our great history.
- Rick Simonick8/04/2022 - GoogleThis is a world-class Museum. You will enjoy the exhibits. Can you believe there is a car ,helicopter motorcycle and... read moreThis is a world-class Museum. You will enjoy the exhibits. Can you believe there is a car ,helicopter motorcycle and other police displays. There is an honor room that celebrates the Officers who lost their lives in the line of duty. You will leave with the feeling of patriotism and pride of our brave police officers. The Phoenix Police Department has a national reputation of being the best in the United States. read less
Elise Pittman6/16/2022 - GoogleSmall museum but worth a visit. My grandson loved the motorcycle and car lights.Ernest E. D.5/28/2022 - YelpA great way to honor and experience firsts hand who these brave men and women are and were. A place... read moreA great way to honor and experience firsts hand who these brave men and women are and were. A place to bring family especially youth in high school to help get a understanding of what real hero's look like, not what is portrayed on TV or many a hateful narrative. read lessJarod Peer5/23/2022 - GoogleIf you are in law enforcement, this is a must see. The history of the Miranda Warning from the detective... read moreIf you are in law enforcement, this is a must see. The history of the Miranda Warning from the detective who made the case. Phenomenal. read lessdanniannie5/13/2022 - TripAdvisor“Great museum, friendly and knowledgable staff!” Visited the museum to stay out of the sun on our final day in Phoenix. Pleasantly surprised by a... ... read moreVisited the museum to stay out of the sun on our final day in Phoenix. Pleasantly surprised by a... read more read lessdanniannie5/13/2022 - TripAdvisorGreat museum, friendly and knowledgable staff! Visited the museum to stay out of the sun on our final day in Phoenix. Pleasantly surprised by a small... read moreVisited the museum to stay out of the sun on our final day in Phoenix. Pleasantly surprised by a small but interesting museum. The staff were super friendly, helpful and very knowledgeable. The exhibitions were interesting and we certainly came away with lots of knowledge. There are also a couple of photo opportunities including sitting in an old police car and on a motorcycle. read less - Warren Bobinski4/27/2022 - GoogleFantastic and free tour of some interesting Phoenix Police history - a few interactive displays and a volunteer officer to... read moreFantastic and free tour of some interesting Phoenix Police history - a few interactive displays and a volunteer officer to help tell their own stories of the impressive history. read lesswife2abadge3/10/2022 - TripAdvisorFree and pretty neat Informative about the history of policing in Phoenix. The staff was friendly and helpful. We spent an hour or... read moreInformative about the history of policing in Phoenix. The staff was friendly and helpful. We spent an hour or so looking at the exhibits and reading the info. read lessLee D.2/12/2022 - Yelp1/12/22
Quality/Quantity - What a great experience.
Atmosphere -
It was not easy to find a small door in the back of the... read more1/12/22
Quality/Quantity - What a great experience.
Atmosphere -
It was not easy to find a small door in the back of the Historic Phoenix City Hall building. As we finally got closer, we found some signs.
Very small parking lot, maybe for employee parking? So, we paid for street parking.
They also offer 50% off parking at the 305 Parking Garage on Jefferson; make sure you get your coupon before leaving.
Good size, might seem small to some, but if you like to read about history, you can spend quite a bit of time here. Know your parking meter so you do not get a ticket.
Approximately, they had 35 exhibits.
Service - 6 stars for service. The retired volunteer police officer, Steve, gave us full attention. He answered all the questions we had and explained additional history as well as shared his experience serving. The other volunteer was giving a tour to another group of people.
You can make an appointment for their tours on their website.
Price - Free, please donate.
Supported by the generous monthly payroll deduction of over 1,700 Police and City of Phoenix employees as well as donations from individuals and businesses.
Owner Suggestion - FYI, the website link on your Yelp is NOT working. You might want to correct it to make it easier for people to find you. read lessDmitry Zinger12/24/2021 - GoogleUnfortunately, the museum is closed on weekends. However, I enjoyed the architectural style of the building. It is also quite... read moreUnfortunately, the museum is closed on weekends. However, I enjoyed the architectural style of the building. It is also quite rare to see a police museum anywhere in the US these days. I'd love to visit it one day. read lessKyle F.10/26/2021 - YelpWhat a fantastic experience! The museum is on 100 Jefferson, for some reason Yelp takes you to an entirely different... read moreWhat a fantastic experience! The museum is on 100 Jefferson, for some reason Yelp takes you to an entirely different location when you request directions.
We spoke with Jasmin and Walt, who were both incredible people. Walt was retired from Phoenix PD.
The actual detective who arrested Miranda volunteers here on Monday's.
This is the actual original police building, and the entrance is the very door Miranda walked through to be processed for his now renowned case.
There is a lot of great artifacts and history here, including one of the original Phoenix police helicopters.
There's a room dedicated to the fallen, including canines.
Real good people here and interesting history. I highly suggest stopping by and talking with them and buying something from their small shop. The admission is free. read lessTamika Brown7/09/2021 - GoogleSteve and Gary were so friendly and informative. I loved learning about the history of the Phoenix PD - Mark A H6/04/2021 - GoogleGreat museum so much history on display. The memorial room for fallen officers was very touching and beautifully designed. The... read moreGreat museum so much history on display. The memorial room for fallen officers was very touching and beautifully designed. The best part was the staff. From the moment we walked in the door I felt like I was chatting with my next door neighbors. What absolutely marvelous folks. read lessSkip Bremer6/01/2021 - GoogleGreat place to visit. Volunteers were very friendly and helpful. Great coffee shop around the corner too!Darryl P5/12/2021 - GoogleGreat way to spend an hour. People are helpful and a good deal of history about the Phoenix... read moreGreat way to spend an hour. People are helpful and a good deal of history about the Phoenix Police Department. A real must visit. read lessS R4/30/2021 - GoogleSuper neat place to learn about the history of the police force in Phoenix. Fun for the kids too, they... read moreSuper neat place to learn about the history of the police force in Phoenix. Fun for the kids too, they let them put on a police shirt, sit inside an old cop car and sit on a police motorcycle. Kids loved it! read lessSophia R4/30/2021 - GoogleSuper neat place to learn about the history of the police force in Phoenix. Fun for the kids too, they... read moreSuper neat place to learn about the history of the police force in Phoenix. Fun for the kids too, they let them put on a police shirt, sit inside an old cop car and sit on a police motorcycle. Kids loved it! read lessGilberto Pérez Muñoz3/17/2021 - GoogleReally interesting, also people there is really nice and kind
- Jesus Araiza3/10/2021 - GoogleNice meusem with free admission. A lot of great history from different decades. All the retired LEO museum... read moreNice meusem with free admission. A lot of great history from different decades. All the retired LEO museum volunteers are very nice and really support the Museum. Kids love all the display item's and gift shop. read lessPaul G2/21/2021 - TripAdvisorVery Enjoyable Located downtown, this small yet very well laid out museum provides one with an indepth look at the history of... read moreLocated downtown, this small yet very well laid out museum provides one with an indepth look at the history of The Phoenix Police Department.
There is no admission fee, however, a donation is much appreciated. There is also a small selection of items to purchase which will help them,
Take your time, we spent an hour plus and the individuals at the entrance were very polite,friendly and extremely helpful.
This well worth your time. read lessPaul G2/21/2021 - TripAdvisorVery Enjoyable Located downtown, this small yet very well laid out museum provides one with an indepth look at the history of... read moreLocated downtown, this small yet very well laid out museum provides one with an indepth look at the history of The Phoenix Police Department.There is no admission fee, however, a donation is much appreciated. There is also a small selection of items to purchase which will help them,Take your time, we spent an hour plus and the individuals at the entrance were very polite,friendly and extremely helpful.This well worth your time. read lessAlex L.11/11/2020 - YelpEverything I planned on saying is mentioned in the other reviews. The museum is a significant reminder of the... read moreEverything I planned on saying is mentioned in the other reviews. The museum is a significant reminder of the history of Phoenix, the foundation of the Phoenix Police Department, and overall history lesson of the origin, uniforms, weapons and vehicles used.
I made a planned stop here after hearing they had reopened. I was greeted by a very kind man named Ken. He is an encyclopedia of information, and this comes from front line experience. He gave a guided tour and for every section that had a small description of the artifact, he added more information. Instead of a slice, we got the whole pizza.
I highly recommend the museum. There's a lot to learn and the staff is kind. It doesn't take too much time to see it. I'd like to point out there's a beautiful memorial that has photos and short descriptions of those who have lost their lives in the line of duty. Canine Officers too.
I looked at every photo, and read every description. I saw the same thing in every photo. I saw honor, sacrifice, and understanding. I saw courage, purpose, passion and a fearless brotherhood of protection, no matter the cost. I am humbled, honored, and thankful for these heroes, our modern day guardian Angels. Sad for their passing, thankful for their existence and selfless devotion to our city.
Thank you to the Phoenix Police Department. From those who made the ultimate sacrifice, to those active duty and those retired. read lessButch Hosler10/20/2020 - GoogleR.I.P. MY FRIEND MIKE FROM YOUR BROTHERS OF THE OLD 81 SQUAD.livingthedream306/15/2020 - TripAdvisorPD history Great staff & exhibits. There's a little bit of everything. No admittance fee but donations are encouraged. ... read moreGreat staff & exhibits. There's a little bit of everything. No admittance fee but donations are encouraged. Lots to see. read less - Kerry A6/15/2020 - TripAdvisorPD history Great staff & exhibits. There's a little bit of everything. No admittance fee but donations are encouraged. ... read moreGreat staff & exhibits. There's a little bit of everything. No admittance fee but donations are encouraged. Lots to see. read lessAmy L3/23/2020 - TripAdvisorInformative Museum If you or your kids are interested in law enforcement, this museum should be on your itinerary. It takes about... read moreIf you or your kids are interested in law enforcement, this museum should be on your itinerary. It takes about an hour to go through and is free. It is also a short walk from Chase Field. The entrance might be hard to spot initially but just follow the signs on the street. Parking can be limited so you may walk a few blocks. Very informative going back to the 1800s. Not very interactive but a lot of neat artifacts. read lessMichael Miller3/05/2020 - GoogleSmall but well-crafted free museum with free parking (limited) in front. Great stuff for kids to do. Interesting facts about... read moreSmall but well-crafted free museum with free parking (limited) in front. Great stuff for kids to do. Interesting facts about Miranda rights, old west law, forensics, etc. My favorite part: Early police women wore a skirt and carried a special leather police purse...loaded with a gun and plenty of ammo! read lessA Google User3/05/2020 - GoogleSmall but well-crafted free museum with free parking (limited) in front. Great stuff for kids to do. Interesting facts about... read moreSmall but well-crafted free museum with free parking (limited) in front. Great stuff for kids to do. Interesting facts about Miranda rights, old west law, forensics, etc. My favorite part: Early police women wore a skirt and carried a special leather police purse...loaded with a gun and plenty of ammo! read lessdnrmom3/05/2020 - TripAdvisorPolice Museum! What an interesting piece of history! Our hosts were retired police officers and family. It's a small museum, but has... read moreWhat an interesting piece of history! Our hosts were retired police officers and family. It's a small museum, but has such interesting things!! Very close to the Wells Fargo Museum and the Orpheum Theater. read lessdnrmom3/05/2020 - TripAdvisorPolice Museum! What an interesting piece of history! Our hosts were retired police officers and family. It's a small museum, but has... read moreWhat an interesting piece of history! Our hosts were retired police officers and family. It's a small museum, but has such interesting things!! Very close to the Wells Fargo Museum and the Orpheum Theater. read less
