Vancouver
Police
Centennial Museum
240 E. Cordova St.
Vancouver, BC
Phone: (604) 665-3346 Fax: (604) 665-3585
Email: info@vancouverpolicemuseum.ca
http://www.vancouverpolicemuseum.ca
Location:
The Vancouver Police Centennial Museum is located in the historic
Coroner’s Court in downtown Vancouver at 240 E. Cordova
Street.
General
Information:
Vancouver Police Centennial Museum houses displays about some
of Vancouver's most famous criminals and the men and women who
enforce our laws. There are also special displays on some of the
special teams that make up the police force, including the Mounted
Squad, the Dog Squad, the Marine Squad and others.
Age
Group:
Babies: Not appropriate, but fine if they tag along with other
kids.
Toddlers: Not appropriate
Older children: Best age! You decide what age is best as this
best left for the parent’s discretion.
Hours of Operation:
Monday
- Saturday
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Closed Sundays and Holidays
Cost:
(Currently)
Adults: $7.00
Seniors and Students: $5.00
Family: $20.00
Children under 6: Free
Members: Free
What
is there to Do and See?
The Vancouver Police Centennial Museum collection consists of
approximately 10,000 objects, photographs, papers and published
materials relating to the history of policing in Vancouver. Approximately
40% of the collection is currently on display.
Examples of their displays include:
• Discover fascinating Vancouver police artifacts
• Learn about past policing methods and tools
• See examples of changing technology
• Check out rare and confiscated weapons
• Inspect counterfeit currency
• Examine classic Vancouver Police vehicles
Cop Shop
Buy cop perihelia, what kid doesn’t want a cop hat, play
handcuffs, shirt, hat or even a pretend badge!
Special Events
The Police Museum offer an exciting variety of activities at the
museum. Please visit the web site for more information, http://www.vancouverpolicemuseum.ca/
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