Discover Bradford's best kept secrets!
A visitor attraction for the whole family, from children to grandparents. Children under 5 years go free. The Bradford Police Museum is an award winning independent museum and registered charity based in City Hall, Centenary Square in the centre of Bradford. Voted one of the best small museums in the country by The Times in 2023. Winner of TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice award 2022.
The museum provides a unique insight into the history and heritage of policing, criminal justice, civic enforcement and the development of crime and punishment in Bradford. It is situated on the site of the original 19th century police station in City Hall operational between 1874 and 1974 bringing together exhibits, documents and memorabilia relating to the history of policing from the inception of the Bradford Borough Police force in the mid-19th century to the present day.
Visitors to the museum can follow in the footsteps of Victorian prisoners during a guided tour of the original Victorian cells together with a visit to the beautifully preserved Victorian Court room. Then browse the museum collection in the gallery and learn more about Bradford policing firsts.
Hear about the ghosts of City Hall and the experiences of historical figures and criminals from Bradford. Visit the cells used for filming Peaky Blinders and more. Could you escape from the Houdini cell? Complete your visit at our museum shop with bespoke museum gifts, books and memorabilia.
Please read the Before your visit page for information on photography and filming and wheelchair access.