Lancashire Police Museum
Lancashire Police Museum is housed within the stunning surroundings of Lancaster Castle and the old Prison, and is open on Thursdays and Fridays from 10.30am to 4pm (plus selected weekend days in summer).
Closed from 12.30pm to 1.30pm. Entry is free. Book online in advance or just turn up.
There has been a long association of Lancashire Constabulary with Lancaster Castle.
In 1920 A-wing was taken over by Lancashire Police as a Training Centre. Now, Lancashire Police Museum is opening to show the work of the force over the centuries and how it has been involved in combatting crime and solving cases such as the infamous Buck Ruxton case.
There are 16 displays each housed in one of the A-wing cells. Displays detail the history of Lancashire Constabulary, police training, forensic development and an overview of some of the different police departments including the mounted branch, dog unit, underwater search unit and firearms.
There is also a mock custody suite with interactive exhibits, an area for children to try on uniforms and an area dedicated to modern day policing with information about opportunities to join the police either as a cadet, volunteer, police staff member or police officer.
Come and visit this unique museum!
The museum is a partnership between Lancashire Constabulary, the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner and the Duchy of Lancaster.
Opening Hours
- The museum is open Thursday and Friday from 10.30am to 4.00pm. Last admission is 3.45pm. We are closed between 12.30pm – 1.30pm. We are open year-round.
Cost
- Admission to the museum is free and there is no booking – you just turn up!
Accessibility
- Visitors are advised that Lancaster Castle is located on top of a hill and that approaches from all directions are steep.
- The visitor entrance is the main gateway to the castle at the front of the building (the John O’Gaunt gate) and there are cobblestones.
- Access to the Lancashire Police Museum is by stairs. We are sorry that there is no lift access at present for those less mobile, in a wheelchair or with a buggy.
- Assistance dogs are welcome inside the museum but no other dogs are allowed inside the building.
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