Great place to visit and learn history of the Phoenix PD, and it's a free museum.

Super fun hands on learning. I'm pretty sure I had as much fun as my kids and grandchild. Many photo... read moreSuper fun hands on learning. I'm pretty sure I had as much fun as my kids and grandchild. Many photo ops you will only find here. It's a great addition to any downtown adventure. An added bonus is it's very close to the light rail so you can enjoy the ride and not have to mess with traffic or parking read less

This is a small museum and it's collection is housed in several rooms. The space is well optimized and the... read moreThis is a small museum and it's collection is housed in several rooms. The space is well optimized and the exhibits are logically laid out. If you are interested in Phoenix police history and the inner tickings of it's department, you will be glad you visited. Upon arrival, Ken, a retired volunteer, greeted me and gave me the background on numerous exhibits. For about 45-minutes after his very enjoyable overview, I walked around the museum on my own. I reallly enjoyed the visit and the history displayed. read less

Excellent museum with enthusiastic and friendly staff. Our guide Tammy was great. Informative information about the Miranda rights. Good gift... read moreExcellent museum with enthusiastic and friendly staff. Our guide Tammy was great. Informative information about the Miranda rights. Good gift shop. Highly recommended. read less

Nice museum. Parking is hard to find. Be prepared to walk.

Cool Museum Great little museum! It has a section on the Miranda Rights and some cool artifacts about the history of... read moreGreat little museum! It has a section on the Miranda Rights and some cool artifacts about the history of police work! read less

Awesome staff, a little pricey on any knickknacks, but overall great visit

Police history in Phoenix This is a hidden gem that probably isn't advertised as well as it should be. We enjoyed our visit... read moreThis is a hidden gem that probably isn't advertised as well as it should be. We enjoyed our visit to this interesting location with great visuals, guides were a wealth of information, displays were well scripted and for such a small venue there was lots to see. read less

What is the connection between groups including Ismael Conde/Rudy Romero, the Black Panthers/Skinheads, protective services/body guards, and the monster in... read moreWhat is the connection between groups including Ismael Conde/Rudy Romero, the Black Panthers/Skinheads, protective services/body guards, and the monster in the pic? Cos one group shoots cops, the other group authorizes/approves the shootings, another group orchestrates the shootings, and the last group diverts/covers for the shooters by telling everyone survivors think they're superior to the groups and need to be put in the ground, too, via nothing to drink after vaginal fluid being forced down their throats. read less

A family visit from the United Kingdom to Phoenix... we were looking for something to do before we went to... read moreA family visit from the United Kingdom to Phoenix... we were looking for something to do before we went to Chase Fields. Saw this on Yelp and so we we went along.

We were met with a very warm welcome from all the staff there. They were all very knowledgeable about Phoenix Police history especially the 41 year retired Police veteran.

Really interesting about Ernesto Miranda and the history of giving arrested people their rights.

A great collection of Police memorabilia and souvenirs of Phoenix Police.

Well worth a visit. read less

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