Very 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 less

Everything 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 less

R.I.P. MY FRIEND MIKE FROM YOUR BROTHERS OF THE OLD 81 SQUAD.

PD 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

Informative 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 less

Small 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 less

Small 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 less

Police 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

Very informational. Great displays. Helpful staff. Shows the origins of Miranda Rights. Car, motorcycle, helicopter, etc on display. Pay homage... read moreVery informational. Great displays. Helpful staff. Shows the origins of Miranda Rights. Car, motorcycle, helicopter, etc on display. Pay homage to fallen officers and K9 officers. 9-11 memorial. Don't miss this museum! read less

Very informational. Great displays. Helpful staff. Shows the origins of Miranda Rights. Car, motorcycle, helicopter, etc on display. Pay homage... read moreVery informational. Great displays. Helpful staff. Shows the origins of Miranda Rights. Car, motorcycle, helicopter, etc on display. Pay homage to fallen officers and K9 officers. 9-11 memorial. Don't miss this museum! read less

Interesting bit of history of Phoenix PD. If you get the chance be sure to stop by visit. Totally worth... read moreInteresting bit of history of Phoenix PD. If you get the chance be sure to stop by visit. Totally worth your time! read less

A great historical gem This is a gem of a small museum. I’m so happy I found it! Even better were the extremely knowledgeable... read moreThis is a gem of a small museum. I’m so happy I found it! Even better were the extremely knowledgeable and friendly retired peace officers to share their knowledge. If you nearby this is worth the stop! Thank you for your service! read less

The City of Phoenix had a tremendous amount of history. The curator of this small museum was able to... read moreThe City of Phoenix had a tremendous amount of history. The curator of this small museum was able to capture the history in a counterclockwise setup. We spent just under an hour there, and got to see everything. The staff was very friendly, and they had a good amount of items for purchase. read less

I really like the car outside it's really well taken care of and it looks like you can still drive... read moreI really like the car outside it's really well taken care of and it looks like you can still drive it. The inside is really small and really quiet but well taken care of as well it's not as interactive as the other three museums but still worth a stop read less

Car show day Great place to visit, guys gave us a tour.we were downtown for a car show. Good history of the Phoenix pd

Interesting history of law enforcement in Phoenix Loved the idea of shackling early criminals to a rock as there wasn't a jail - can we bring that... read moreLoved the idea of shackling early criminals to a rock as there wasn't a jail - can we bring that back?

The Miranda case is famous so now I know why. I found the CSI display case very interesting. This is behind the scenes work but vitally important.

The Fallen Comrades room is very emotional. We hope no more names are added in 2020.

It's free but please give a donation. read less

Fairly interesting museum, lots of different areas in the history of the phoenix police department. Section on miranda case... read moreFairly interesting museum, lots of different areas in the history of the phoenix police department. Section on miranda case was interesting. read less

Lots of Phoenix PD history Very welcoming and informative volunteers. The exhibits are well laid out in chronological order and are in very good... read moreVery welcoming and informative volunteers. The exhibits are well laid out in chronological order and are in very good condition. Many are not even protected behind glass - but folks shouldn't touch anyway. Informative explanations abounded. Ah yes- the Miranda case was brought to bear by the PD and its history is explained. I was told the original arresting office still volunteers there. read less

Free Museum to spend a few hours at Free Museum to spend a few hours at. Don't miss the Miranda exhibit and a nice tribute to the 9/11 events.

Good history of the Phoenix Police Department We drove to downtown specifically see the Wells Fargo Museum and the Police Museum, located just a couple of blocks... read moreWe drove to downtown specifically see the Wells Fargo Museum and the Police Museum, located just a couple of blocks from each other. The Police museum is staffed by former officers or civilian employees of the department, and were very helpful in explaining the displays. The memorial for fallen officers was quite emotional. We spent about an hour there which was plenty, but definitely worth the trip! read less

Must see if in the downtown area. History of the Phoenix police department as well as great gifts for any... read moreMust see if in the downtown area. History of the Phoenix police department as well as great gifts for any law enforcement personal in your life. read less

Must see if in the downtown area. History of the Phoenix police department as well as great gifts for any... read moreMust see if in the downtown area. History of the Phoenix police department as well as great gifts for any law enforcement personal in your life. read less

This museum was nice. Interesting things to see. Learned about Miranda rights. Police patches from all over the US. They... read moreThis museum was nice. Interesting things to see. Learned about Miranda rights. Police patches from all over the US. They had a gift shop, too. read less

This is an excellent museum, especially for not costing anything. You can see all sorts of memorabilia, learn about famous... read moreThis is an excellent museum, especially for not costing anything. You can see all sorts of memorabilia, learn about famous Phoenix crimes, and the staff is quite friendly. Thanks Gary and Jenn. read less

Wonderful little museum! The exhibits are laid out chronologically and host a ton of interesting information about the department’s history.... read moreWonderful little museum! The exhibits are laid out chronologically and host a ton of interesting information about the department’s history. There is also a memorial room to honor all of their fallen officers. The staff were so kind and helpful and made my experience amazing. There is also a small gift shop area where you can get some memorabilia to take home with you. Stop by or take a trip here if you can! read less

What a great little museum. We were greeted as soon as we walked in. A very nice woman... read moreWhat a great little museum. We were greeted as soon as we walked in. A very nice woman explained several of the exhibits. She said that the museum is run by retired police officers who volunteer their time. They have great artifacts that highlight the history of law enforcement here. Highly recommend stopping in for a visit if you are in the area! read less

They even let u pose with the striped shirts and an old school number card, lol. If u want they... read moreThey even let u pose with the striped shirts and an old school number card, lol. If u want they will also turn the lights on the old school cruiser. read less

The kids loved playing in the police car with their police uniform on! The retired officers were incredibly friendly, knowledgeable,... read moreThe kids loved playing in the police car with their police uniform on! The retired officers were incredibly friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful. We had a great morning! read less

This is a great place to visit! We were lucky enough to get the retired officer (Ken) whose partner... read moreThis is a great place to visit! We were lucky enough to get the retired officer (Ken) whose partner arrested Miranda, so we got to hear the whole story. It was a treat!! They are all very nice and have great displays. I recommend this museum when you are out in the Phoenix area. read less

My husband and I brought our two little boys and what a treat! This is a wonderful museum! We were... read moreMy husband and I brought our two little boys and what a treat! This is a wonderful museum! We were given a special tour by a retired police officer. You can't get better than that! The staff here are knowledgeable, professionals and very kind. If you're ever in the area, please don't forget to visit this museum. You will not be disappointed. read less