Members Hour: Justice & Police Museum

Welcome to Members Hour at the Justice & Police Museum.

Originally a police station and courts in the 1850s, the museum draws you into a world of crime, policing and punishment, from bushrangers and razor gangs to the future of forensics. In a city that’s grown out from the harbour, the waterfront has always been a place of misadventure and misdemeanour.

Learn the stories of the crooks and cops, locals and drifters, the guilty and the innocent with a members-only tour and talk that you can join.

Members Hour is an exclusive time dedicated to Museums of History NSW members at each of our historic houses, gardens and museums. You can wander around and enjoy each property at your leisure. Plus, you can ask our expert museum staff all your questions, as you will have them to yourselves.

Each member will receive a free coffee voucher on the day, redeemable at This Way Canteen.

Not a member? Find out more here.

Corner Albert and Phillip streets, Sydney NSW 2000

Justice & Police Museum

Corner Albert and Phillip streets, Sydney NSW 2000
  • Wheelchair accessible
Plan your visit
  • Saturday 30 September 9am–10am
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Museum stories

Gritty business

Immerse yourself in Sydney's chilling criminal past in this unique water-front museum of policing, law and disorder – with its grizzly collection of underworld weapons along with tales of mayhem and lawlessness, aptly described as an educational resource befitting a 'professor in crime'

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Past event

After Dark: Boycott

Listen to our panel of experts as they delve into the concepts of cancel culture, censorship and freedom of expression

Friday 11 August 5pm–9pm
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Past event

After Dark: Dis(order)

Join us for this year’s final After Dark, an evening of live music, discussion and dis(order) as we delve into Sydney’s nightlife and cultural history

Friday 27 October 5pm–9pm