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  • The glass-panelled entrance to the Victorian Police Museum.
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Victoria Police Museum

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From Australia's largest collection of Kelly Gang armour, information about Melbourne’s most notorious crimes, police equipment, forensic evidence and more – there's something for everyone at the Victoria Police Museum.

Open Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays except for public holidays.

Note: The Victoria Police Museum will be closed on Tue 1, Wed 2 and Thu 3 September for exhibition works. It will reopen at 10am on Tues 8 September.

Hours

Day Times
Monday
  • Closed
Tuesday
  • 10am - 2pm 10am - 2pm
Wednesday
  • 10am - 2pm 10am - 2pm
Thursday
  • 10am - 2pm 10am - 2pm
Friday
  • Closed
Saturday
  • Closed
Sunday
  • Closed

Location

Victoria Police Museum
313 Spencer St
Docklands 3008

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  • telephone number: 03 8335 6202
  • email address: policemuseum-mgr@police.vic.gov.au
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