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The New York City Police Museum

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The New York City Police Museum

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100 Old Slip
New York, NY 10004
212-480-3100

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The New York City Police Museum Description

A great little museum dedicated to the history of NYC Finest: The Police Department. The museum is housed in the original 1st precinct police station, one of the city's first and in operation until 1973. Inside, you can still see how the police station may have looked, thanks to its period architecture, old globe lights and enormous front doors. When you arrive, a helpful attendant will explain the museum's attractions and help you decide what to see and what not to see based on the ages of the children in your family. All kids will love to see the police vehicles, new scooters, vintage automobiles and really cool motorcycles. You can also snap a mug shot of the family in front of the authentic-looking backdrop or in a real jail on the second floor. Be sure to check out our other Lower Manhattan vacation ideas.

History Museum
Special Collection
Historical Landmark

Kid Tips

Toddlers & Pre-K: Instead of an entry tickets kids receive a fun junior Police badge to wear.

School-Age Kids: If you are visiting during school breaks be sure to check out the museum's camps, educational offerings and arts & craft programs for children.

Planning Notes

Sept. 11 tribute.Depending on the age of your children, you may choose to stay away from the third-floor exhibits where the museum is exploring September 11, 2001 and how it affected New York City the our police department in graphic detail.
Saluting those who serve. Members of service are admitted free to the museum at all times.
Don't miss.Make sure not to miss the green and black police cruisers! Everyone thinks they were always blue and white but they were actually green and black until the 1970s.