DISPLAY vehicles
Some photos of events where our vehicles have been displayed.
Vehicles restored by the museum
The museum is constantly adding new vehicles to our stable of antique exhibits and displays.
1948 Plymouth Special black and white. This restoration was done through Ace Custom Fabrications. The vehicle was donated by the National Law Enforcement Museum to our museum due to our active historic vehicle program. This car is not original to our department but was used in the Hallmark movie “Runaway” with actor Dean Cain.
1960 Studebaker black and white. This restoration is in process and is being completed by the local Studebaker Club. This was titled as a Phoenix Police car and was located on a property in Yuma, Az.
Look here for the latest restoration updates…
1948 Plymouth (Update 8/31/2018)
Photo of the mock engine removed from the car and the new rebuilt automatic transmission. Rebuilt transmission ready to go in the car. Photo of rebuilt Chevy engine now in the car. It replaced the unreliable engine that was in it. Also going from 3 speed manual to...
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We regularly post the status of our restoration projects. We like to keep people up to date on the progress of our vehicles currently undergoing restoration. If you’d like us to add you to that list and stay in the know, please fill out the form below!
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Whether you’re an active Phoenix Police Department employee or just a citizen with a taste for history, a membership at the museum is the best way to both help us continue our legacy and enjoy the benefits of being involved in preserving our past.
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Come on In! Free admission
Open Monday through Friday
Closed Saturday and Sunday
9 a.m. -3 p.m. (Last entrance at 2:30 p.m.)
*Service dogs are welcome
closed for holidays
New Year’s Day
Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday
Presidents Day
Cesar Chavez Birthday (March 31)
Memorial Day
Juneteenth
Independence Day
Labor Day
Veterans Day
Thanksgiving
The day after Thanksgiving
Christmas Day
Contact info
Phone
602.534.7278
info@phxpdmuseum.org
Mailing Address
17 South 2nd Avenue
Historic City Hall 1st Floor
Phoenix, AZ 85003-2202
Admission
Admission is free, but we will gladly take donations!
The Phoenix Police Museum is an IRS approved non-profit 501C3 organization. We are supported by the generous monthly payroll deduction of more than 1,700 Police and City of Phoenix employees as well as donations from individuals and businesses.
Parking
Please note that there is active road construction in the area for Light Rail, please allow yourself extra time for travel in the downtown area. There is little to no parking meters along Jefferson Street at the present time. It is highly recommended to use the City of Phoenix parking garage located at 305 West Washington Street.
Meters - Hourly Rates
Meters cost $1.50 per hour and coin-only meters cost $1 per hour.
Payment Method
Most meters accept credit/debit cards and coins and others only accept coins.
Pay-by-cell is also available via the Pango Mobile Parking app for credit card enabled parking meter
Time Limits
Time limits generally vary by location. Time limits at metered locations can range from 15 minutes to as long as 8 hours. In most areas, the maximum duration is 2 hours. The parking time limits are posted on each meter.
ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) Accessible Meters
Phoenix has several on-street accessible parking spaces throughout the downtown area. Each space is clearly marked with a special sign with the international symbol of access.
Vehicles displaying a valid ADA License Plate and/or Placard receive one hour of free parking once their parking meter has expired. Vehicles displaying a valid Purple Heart Recipient license plate also receive one free additional hour. This applies to all parking meters, not just the designated ADA Accessible parking meters. The nearest ADA paid parking meter is located just East of 2nd Avenue on Jefferson on the North side of the roadway.
305 PARKING GARAGE
The City of Phoenix parking garage is managed by Ace Parking and can be contacted at 1-888-223-7275. It does have Disable spots available and has a height restriction of vehicles of 8’2″. Wider vehicles must call ahead to make an appointment for a limited number of oversized vehicles. The cost of all parking is $4 per hour.
*We offer 1/2 off parking for visitors of the museum. Just ask for your coupon at the end of your visit*
How to get here...
From the Northwest Valley via I-17 South I-17 to I-10 East (exit 200A) Exit at 7th Avenue (exit 144A) and turn right Travel 1 mile to Jefferson Street and turn left Move to the left lane. Turn left into City Public Parking Garage between 4th and 3rd Avenues.
From the Northeast Valley via SR51 South SR51 to I-10 West Exit at 7th Avenue (exit 144A) and turn left Travel 1 mile to Jefferson Street and turn left. Move to the left lane. Turn left into City Public Parking Garage between 4th and 3rd Avenues.
From the West Valley via I-10 East Exit at 7th Avenue (exit 144A) and turn right Travel 1 mile to Jefferson Street and turn left. Move to the left lane Turn left into City Public Parking Garage between 4th and 3rd Avenues.
From the Southeast Valley via I-10 West Exit at 7th Avenue (exit 144) and turn left. Travel 1 mile to Jefferson Street and turn left. Move to the left lane. Turn left into City Public Parking Garage between 4th and 3rd Avenues.
Note: The parking garage has a second entrance on 4th Avenue between Jefferson and Washington.
Tours
You can click here to make your appointment/reservation online now.
602.534.7278 or info@phxpdmuseum.org
A donation of $25 is requested for groups of 10 persons or more. We require appropriate adult supervision ratio for children and special needs individuals. Normal group sizes are suggested to be no larger than 20 persons. It is best to schedule one month in advance if you are requesting a specific time and day.
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