A very interesting place to visit I was amazed at just how good this little museum was. I was met at the door by an... read moreI was amazed at just how good this little museum was. I was met at the door by an expolice lady who explained all about the museum and also answered any questions - she was excellent and so knowledgeable and interesting. Inside was an actual police helicopter even! The history of the police in Phoenix was explained very well and the section on how women joined was so interesting. The history in relation to the police within Phoenix and all the exhibits make it well worth visiting for anyone young or old. It is also free and situated right in the middle of Phoenix city centre. read less

The museum is small but my son loved it. He really  enjoyed seeing all the different things and learning some... read moreThe museum is small but my son loved it. He really  enjoyed seeing all the different things and learning some of the history. read less

Interesting museum and guides! This museum is staffed by several retired officers from the Phoenix PD, and they are both knowledgeable and great guys... read moreThis museum is staffed by several retired officers from the Phoenix PD, and they are both knowledgeable and great guys to talk to! The exhibits are interesting and several are interactive. It is worth the visit if you're staying downtown and looking for an activity that will take you an hour or less. read less

This little museum is chocked full of history. They have dress up and plenty of picture opportunities. In the space... read moreThis little museum is chocked full of history. They have dress up and plenty of picture opportunities. In the space they have a motorcycle, cruiser, and helicopter, the first two you can climb in and on. The volunteers are helpful and knowedgable. AND it is free! read less

Great historical pieces from the first western jail to more recent times. Phoenix is where Ernest Miranda created his crimes,... read moreGreat historical pieces from the first western jail to more recent times. Phoenix is where Ernest Miranda created his crimes, and prisoners "Rights" were created. Plan at least 30 minutes. All of the docents were on the Phoenix police force so they are interesting to talk to. Free. The museum is on W. Jefferson St. which is the backside of the historic Town Hall. Be sure to walk to the Wells Fargo Museum and the Orpheum Theater. read less

Really cool and interesting museum. Free admission. And there's also a memorial to fallen officers and for 9/11. And the... read moreReally cool and interesting museum. Free admission. And there's also a memorial to fallen officers and for 9/11. And the volunteers that operate the museum or so knowledgeable!!! read less

Awesome place, I've walked by it for years and never went in. I was missing out, it was... read moreAwesome place, I've walked by it for years and never went in. I was missing out, it was very well done. I never would have guessed they had so much stuff in there, even a helicopter. The staff was great too. Fun place I will go back. read less

The Phoenix Police👮 museum is a small but interesting place it's great for adults and children alike. There are... read moreThe Phoenix Police👮 museum is a small but interesting place it's great for adults and children alike. There are interactive exhibits and instagrammable photo ops. There are police uniforms and inmate stripes for all ages. On a more somber note there is a section of one of the steel beams from the Twin Towers 9/11 terrorist attack and there is also a memorial room with the pictures of all of our fallen Phoenix police officers who have been killed on duty. Overall it's a great little museum. read less

Have 30 min., check this one out This is a nice museum to visit if you have 20-30 min. We went with kids age 9 and 14... read moreThis is a nice museum to visit if you have 20-30 min. We went with kids age 9 and 14 and they both liked it. Its not the world's best museum but good to see. BTW The staff was very friendly. read less

I will add pictures at a later point in time, but we had a good time there.  They have uniforms... read moreI will add pictures at a later point in time, but we had a good time there.  They have uniforms they allow you to try on, memorials to fallen officers,  actual police cars you can climb into without penalty,  and some very nicely done informative exhibits.   They plan on expanding as well. read less

Small, but interesting museum giving some insight in the history of the police of Phoenix. Former police officers are there... read moreSmall, but interesting museum giving some insight in the history of the police of Phoenix. Former police officers are there to tell you stories and to answer all your questions. Definitely worth a visit! read less

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