My boys absolutely loved this place! Our tour guide was so kind and it was really cool to see and... read moreMy boys absolutely loved this place! Our tour guide was so kind and it was really cool to see and have him explain some of the different items and equipment that were in the museum. After our guide walked us around my boys got to sit in an old-school police car and on a bike, which was super cool. read less

Awesome piece of Phoenix history. Very cool museum with a lot to display. Incredibly knowledgeable staff too.

Small museum, but great people take care of it and also take care of you. I have learned some interesting... read moreSmall museum, but great people take care of it and also take care of you. I have learned some interesting history of the police department and the Miranda warnings. If you are in Phoenix you will not regret paying a visit. (by the way, it's free!) read less

Another Must See in Phoenix We've done our share of sightseeing in all kinds of cities, and this is a museum with very friendly docents... read moreWe've done our share of sightseeing in all kinds of cities, and this is a museum with very friendly docents who compliment the experience. It starts out with the beginnings of the police department and continues to present day. There are motorcycles to mount, police cars to sit in, a tasteful 911 exhibit, and other aspects of criminal work. Fingerprinting, forensics, crime solving and more are part of the experience. We really enjoyed the hour we spent here. read less

This is an interesting piece of Phoenix history! It's a small -and FREE- museum dedicated to the history of the... read moreThis is an interesting piece of Phoenix history! It's a small -and FREE- museum dedicated to the history of the Phoenix police department. Starting from before Arizona's statehood to the present, it's quite a collection of artifacts. Don't miss the tribute room the fallen officers. read less

Free Muesum A small free Muesum that is great for kids includes a couple of cars a motor bike even a helicopter... read moreA small free Muesum that is great for kids includes a couple of cars a motor bike even a helicopter great information and the guides are all former police offers. read less

Worth a visit A small museum but packed with information and history plus a quite a few artifcatsi including a helicopter, motorbike, Trike... read moreA small museum but packed with information and history plus a quite a few artifcatsi including a helicopter, motorbike, Trike and two cars. The staff were all Ex Offices and were there if you had any questions but not pushy with information like some other museums on this trip. Well worth a visit and free though I made sure i gave a good donation to keep it going. read less

Great place, it's a well kept museum. It demonstrates the history of law enforcement in Phoenix. You can... read moreGreat place, it's a well kept museum. It demonstrates the history of law enforcement in Phoenix. You can learn where the Mirada rights originated. Perhaps the best thing about this museum is the staff. They were all awesome and friendly and welcoming. We had a great experience. Keep up the great work. read less

A tiny museum, but we enjoyed it very much! The Phoenix Police Museum was a very good experience. We were downtown and had some free time, so we looked... read moreThe Phoenix Police Museum was a very good experience. We were downtown and had some free time, so we looked for something to do that was close and wouldn't consume a lot of time. Admission is free for everybody. We are very happy to have gone there. If you ask people how to arrive there, they don't know, it seems it was located previously a few blocks away from it's current location, on Jefferson and 2nd Avenue, walking right from the Light Rail Jefferson stop. It was very interesting, educational and enjoyable. It shows the history of Phoenix Police, including Miranda rights (which were born here), some artifacts, an old jail, uniforms and a memorial to Phoenix policemen and 9/11 victims. You can take some awesome pictures and they sell some great souvenirs, especially if you have kids or teens who like police themed objects. read less

I had a really great experience coming here for the first time! I'm very grateful that I could witness... read moreI had a really great experience coming here for the first time! I'm very grateful that I could witness different pieces of history. My grandpa is a retired lieutenant who served the Phoenix police force, so it was nice to have him as well as my cousin there. Our tour guide, Tammy, was super nice and friendly, and she gave us a lot of good information and let us take a ton of pictures of different artifacts. Mike was also very accommodating towards my grandpa and kept him company, and I appreciated his help getting me in and out of the parking lot. My favorite part of my visit was seeing the old police cars, motorcycles and helicopter, as well as the official documents from the Miranda rights trial. The police memorial was really beautiful and the stained glass paintings were well done. read less

Great place to visit. Learn a lot. Kids had a wonderful time. Staff super friendly. Can't be the price. Free.... read moreGreat place to visit. Learn a lot. Kids had a wonderful time. Staff super friendly. Can't be the price. Free. Would recommend to leave a donation. This place needs to stay around. read less

Very cool museum! I enjoyed learning about Phoenix PD's history and a little history on the AZ Rangers. There's a... read moreVery cool museum! I enjoyed learning about Phoenix PD's history and a little history on the AZ Rangers. There's a lot to look at, even though the building is small. I loved the different uniforms and police equipment through the ages. The memorial was nice, too. read less

A great small museum with some amazing displays A small museum full of some great Phoenix police historic information.The museum is free.

Well worth a stop

Really Cool Place The insight that you will gain from a tour this museum is astounding. The stuff from Miranda case alone will... read moreThe insight that you will gain from a tour this museum is astounding. The stuff from Miranda case alone will blow your mind. Some of the people giving the tour knew Miranda. One even arrested him. Very cool place. read less

We visited this museum with our 10 year old grandson. Very interesting exhibit. I would highly recommend it to visitors or residents. Not an extensive collection but was educational for... read moreVery interesting exhibit. I would highly recommend it to visitors or residents. Not an extensive collection but was educational for all of us and any questions we asked, were answered by staff. read less

I was visiting Phoenix for the weekend and found this place while Yelping 'Things to Do'.

I parked in the parking... read moreI was visiting Phoenix for the weekend and found this place while Yelping 'Things to Do'.

I parked in the parking garage around the corner. Street parking (meter and timed) is also available. Admission is free , but they do take donations since it is ran by a non profit .

I was greeted at the door by a retired Phoenix PD officer who now is a reserve and volunteers at the museum . Very professional, friendly and can answer any questions you might have about any of the exhibits or surrounding area.

The museum is well laid out . So many cool things to look out but not overwhelming . Learning about the Phoenix PD history was very interesting . Such a great set up they have here.

They also have a memorial room of fallen Phoenix PD Officers along with an 9/11 memorial. Truly humbling.

There's some merchandise to purchase at the counter.

If you care to learn about the Phoenix PD and / or support law enforcement , this is the place to stop by when in Phoenix .

The gentlemen in the front also gave me advice for other places to see in town. read less

Interesting and worth the time Smaller FREE museum. DONATIONS are accepted and worth it. Cool and interesting with a lot of history. The docents are... read moreSmaller FREE museum. DONATIONS are accepted and worth it. Cool and interesting with a lot of history. The docents are very engaging and can/will answer a lot of questions. They weren’t to busy the day I visited. There was a retired Phoenix police office, named Ken, that was there and He took walked around with a friend of mine and I and told us some of his personal stories. We received so much information and stayed so much longer because of Ken. He was an amazing tour guide, a wealth of information and personality. I ended up donating another $10 on the way out because of Ken’s knowledge, patience and stories. read less

Small local Museum, excellant stop. The Phoenix Police Museum is small but interesting, educational and honors those that serve to protect the public. There is... read moreThe Phoenix Police Museum is small but interesting, educational and honors those that serve to protect the public. There is an exhibit about the introduction of the Miranda Rights when arrested, since the case came out of an arrest in Phoenix. There is a solemn room dedicated to the memory of fallen police officers in Phoenix. It doesn't take a lot of time to go through the museum but well worth the stop. If you visit the Wells Fargo Museum two blocks away, it is convenient to do both at the same time. I used street parking in front of the Wells Fargo Museum and walked the two blocks tot he Phoenix Police Museum. Didn't have to worry about moving the car and got a little exercise. Admission is FREE. read less

From volunteer aspect I have been volunteering at the Phoenix Police Museum for the past year. I am a retired Phoenix Police Officer... read moreI have been volunteering at the Phoenix Police Museum for the past year. I am a retired Phoenix Police Officer along with the other volunteers. The museum has things for all ages. Kids (and adults)can wear uniforms donated by officers and get inside a police car and three wheel motorcycle that was used on the streets. We are very lucky to meet people and fellow officers from all over the country and the world, read less

What a great place!!  There is so much within a relatively small space.  The retired officers who run the museum... read moreWhat a great place!!  There is so much within a relatively small space.  The retired officers who run the museum do a fantastic job.  They are knowledgeable and so friendly.  Explanations and stories are a bonus to the displays.  They are always willing to spend time with visitors.  They will also turn on the vintage vehicle lights for an even greater level of realness.  We learned that they are starting to revolve the displays so return trips will feature new items.  The memorials to fallen officers and 9-11 are very tastefully done and moving.  30-45 minutes should allow you to thoroughly go through everything.  HIGHLY recommended. read less

I had a great experience visiting this museum. There are many displays and exhibits such as old police cars, an... read moreI had a great experience visiting this museum. There are many displays and exhibits such as old police cars, an original PPD helicopter, old firearms, and more. read less

Great little Museum! I'm glad that we were able to see here for just a few bucks. Even the tshirts... read moreGreat little Museum! I'm glad that we were able to see here for just a few bucks. Even the tshirts were not too expensive. read less

This museum was a bit smaller than I was expecting but every bit as enjoyable!  The lady giving us the... read moreThis museum was a bit smaller than I was expecting but every bit as enjoyable!  The lady giving us the introduction to our self tour was very informative and friendly.  I really enjoyed looking at all the displays and reading the historical information.  My girls really enjoyed wearing official police shirts, playing with handcuffs, sitting on the motorcycle and playing in the police car with the lights going.  My kids also really enjoyed the 9/11 tribute room where they could also see pictures and read accounts of the Phoenix Police Officers that died in the line of action. read less

The place was clean and well kept. In spite of being a small Museum, it shows a lot of interesting... read moreThe place was clean and well kept. In spite of being a small Museum, it shows a lot of interesting items, an old police car, a police helicopter, a bomb defuser robot, and a room dedicated to all cops dead whipe doing their job.

They also have some surprises that I won't spoil for you.

I think it's not only a good Museum but also a good way to remember those who are dead protecting us. A reminder that cops aren't the bad guys to those who seem to have forgotten. read less

A small museum, staffed by volunteers who care. The exhibits are well thought out. The conversations with the volunteers (retired... read moreA small museum, staffed by volunteers who care. The exhibits are well thought out. The conversations with the volunteers (retired police men and women) was at least as interesting. A good way to spend an hour for adults or children. read less

The police  museum  was very informative with the history of law enforcement in the Phoenix area.  There was a lot... read moreThe police  museum  was very informative with the history of law enforcement in the Phoenix area.  There was a lot of hands on activities for children and young adults. This year is the 50th anniversary of "Miranda Rights". Highlights were fingerprint cards, police vehicles, and the curator. read less

This place was awesome! Being that I'm a Criminal Justice Major I was super excited when I found out about... read moreThis place was awesome! Being that I'm a Criminal Justice Major I was super excited when I found out about this place. The museum itself is small but full of interesting memorabilia and displays. The gentleman at the front desk was super nice and very helpful. The building used to be the old Police Department offices back in the day when Ernesto Miranda (Miranda Rights) was arrested, he was walked into that same building for processing back then. I thought this was the coolest thing ever! This place is also great for kids. They have police shirts kids can wear while walking around AND they let you get inside the police car they have on display. They also let you get on the police bike for pictures.

I would highly recommend checking this place out. They also have some really cute souvenirs for sale. read less

Whatever your concerns about the contemporary Phoenix police department, it was still very interesting to learn about their history. From... read moreWhatever your concerns about the contemporary Phoenix police department, it was still very interesting to learn about their history. From the brutal Wild West "jail rock" where prisoners were originally chained to await trial before the jail house was built (and often perished under the hot Arizona sun) to the first women on the force, there was a lot to see and consider. Not as brilliant or extensive a collection as the Vancouver BC Police Museum, but this one is donation-only. The retired police officer working the desk was also very friendly. read less

Great little museum. As soon as we walked in we were greeted by a retired homicide detective. He walked us... read moreGreat little museum. As soon as we walked in we were greeted by a retired homicide detective. He walked us thru the main parts of the museum which include a rock where arrestees were handcuffed to in the summer heat while they waited to see a judge (many died waiting). The police memorial with photos and stories of all their fallen, a 9/11 memorial with a piece of iron beam from Ground Zero and the whole story begin the Miranda Warnings (a true case that started all in a bar in downtown Phoenix). There's lots more to see. If in town or even a local, make sure to visit. It's a neat part of Phoenix history. And don't forget to make a donation. read less

What a great museum! It's small but packed with a lot of memorabilia from cars, motorcycle, uniforms, weapons, Memorial Room... read moreWhat a great museum! It's small but packed with a lot of memorabilia from cars, motorcycle, uniforms, weapons, Memorial Room The staff consist of retired officers. I spoke with Steve who flew  the very helicopter that sits in the museum. He educated me on Miranda rights and the guy behind it which is also part of the museum. Lots of info. He's a great guy to speak with.

Kids off all ages will love to sit in the drivers seat of the police car to have a photo taken.

Another good photo op is the chair where get your mug shot.

They have a souvenir area with T-shirts, mugs, Xmas ornaments etc.  

Initially I was going to use the parking meters so I brought lots of coins. I guess I'm old fashioned BC these meters don't take coins nor do they take credit cards. No. They want you to go to an App to pay.

To much of an hassle so I drove to the garage one building over on 305 Washington.  The guys in the museum will validate your parking. The garage was much better any way. We needed the covered parking BC we were sweating like dogs in this heat! read less