The Queensland Police Museum (QPM) is located on the Ground Floor of Queensland Police Headquarters.
The QPM is dedicated to collecting, documenting, preserving and exhibiting the history of policing in this state. The exhibition space incorporates 25 displays illustrating a range of policing themes. The QPM uses its archival resources, exhibitions and public programs to compare policing of today and of yesterday. Visit us and sit on the police motorcycle for a photograph opportunity or experience our Augmented Reality Crime Scene.
Did you know that 2023 marked the 130th birthday of the QPM and that 2024 marks the 160th anniversary of the Queensland Police?
When completed in 1989 the QPS Headquarters building was considered to have one of the largest footprints in the city. The building design gave it a friendly countenance with generous window openings along with a sense of place; trees at street level, colours, sun shading devices and a parasol roof, to reflect a distinct Queensland Character. The design was unashamedly modern and addressed the need for controlled access and security monitoring of people and vehicles with state-of-the-art security.
Tour Information
Frequency of Guided Tours: Short tours of the exhibition space will be held promptly at 11am, 12pm and 2pm. Please arrive 10 minutes before the tour times.
Tour Tips
Great for kids, Photography restrictions, Photographs cannot be taken in the HQ foyer but are allowed in the museum exhibition area.
Additional Activities
Children's Activities, During the day we will show a compilation of excerpts from the 1977 film "To Protect & to Serve" running in our seminar room on a loop.
Wheelchair access
Yes