New Zealand Police Museum
Evidence of History in Action
Check out the New Zealand Police Museum Website.
Opening Hours
Wednesday to Saturday 10am - 5pm, or by appointment.
Christmas & New Year
Saturday 24 December, Christmas Eve, Open
Sunday 25 December, Christmas Day, Closed
Monday 26 December, Boxing Day, Closed
Tuesday 27 December, Closed
Wednesday 28 December, Open
Thursday 29 December, Open
Friday 30 December, Open
Saturday 31 December, Open
Sunday 1 January, New Year's Day, Closed
Monday 2 January, New Year's Day, Closed
Tuesday 3 January, Closed
Wednesday 4 January, Open
Exhibitions and Events
- Mug shot exhibition 'Suspicious Looking'
Collections held
The New Zealand Police Museum collects evidence of our history in action. Historical objects and original evidence are used in displays that tell the story of the formation of New Zealand's Police as well as their changing role in areas such as drug and alcohol enforcement. Many major historical events also feature, including the 1913 strikes, 1981 Springbok Tour, the Erebus plane disaster and the bombing of the Rainbow Warrior.
Great for kids
The museum is a family-friendly facility with displays that will interest kids of all ages.
Junior Detectives dress up in uniforms and test their skills on a changing programme of mysteries and activities including forensic investigation techniques.
Guided tours for group bookings
Group tours are available on request and can be adapted to suit individual needs and ages.
Let our Tour Coordinator help you plan your outing so that you can link into the many other educational and recreational activities in the area such as the Aotea Lagoon and playground, which are adjacent to the museum. Bookings can be made by telephoning 04 238 3141.
Research enquiries
Police Records and Personal Files
Archives New Zealand is the official repository for government archives. For access to Police records (including access to personal files for genealogical research) contact or visit Archives New Zealand, 10 Mulgrave Street, Thorndon, Wellington, phone 04 499 5596 or fax 04 4956210. Please note access to Police records is restricted until 100 years from date of closure, or 70 years from date of closure for Police Gazettes.
Search Archives New Zealand using Archway: http://www.archway.archives.govt.nz/
Criminal Records
Find out about access to criminal records at: http://www.justice.govt.nz/services/get-a-copy-of-your-criminal-record or write to The Criminal Records Unit, Ministry of Justice National Office, PO Box 2750, Wellington.
General Police History
Most districts of New Zealand have a book outlining the history of policing in their local area. To view a list of books about policing in New Zealand visit the New Zealand Police website's history page. Most of these titles will be available via your local library. Alternatively contact the Museum to purchase any of the books on the list via the museum shop.
For any further enquiries you are welcome to contact us at the Museum. Due to the Museum having very few staff we have little time to dedicate to individual research enquiries, however we will do our best to help you in any way we can.
Museum Shop
Collectable memorabilia, novelty gifts, cards and toys are available at our gift shop along with the widest range of policing history books in New Zealand.
- Location:
- New Zealand Police Museum
- The Royal New Zealand Police College campus
- Papakowhai Road, PORIRUA
- Use Waitangirua/Papakowhai motorway exit, on Highway One, just north of Porirua.
- Opening Hours:
- Wednesday to Saturday, 10am to 5pm
- Or by appointment.
- Admission Charges:
- General admission is FREE
- Tour Groups Charges apply to Tours Only - $5 adults and $3 senior citizens and children - and other activities as advertised.
- Amenities:
- Wheelchair access, parking, gift shop, coffee shop, course and conference facilities.
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