Essex Police Museum

An insight into the archival history of Essex police. Discover all kinds of stories from the police force.

Essex Police Museum tells the story of the service’s development from the 1800s to today. To visit during the week, visitors will have to pre-book in advance.

Only on Saturdays can visitors turn up without an appointment, or on Wednesdays during the school holidays.

Mobility Summary

The museum is wheelchair accessible and just a short walk from the site’s car park. The tour has an audio guide; transcribed content is available as an alternative. Visitors with vision impairments may not get the full experience due to the visual nature of many exhibits.

A touch box is available containing items that can be handled. For full sensory-friendly sessions, these run monthly. Contact their team for details.

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Visitors can browse a huge array of exhibits; the museum itself holds 25,000 historical artefacts in its collection. Groups exceeding 10 people should prebook.

Located in Chelmsford, while the venue itself has no dedicated café/restaurant, visitors can find plenty of alternative choices around the area for food.

Located near the heart of Chelmsford, there are several bus and rail links to nearby the Museum.

The museum provides a comprehensive look at the last 150 years of Essex Police History.

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