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Museum events

Museum events

  • Crime Scene Investigation Workshop

    BOOKED OUT

    Tuesday 13 July (week 1), 1:30pm – 2:30pm 

    12 - 15 years             
    $5 per child

    Bookings required

    Investigate a crime scene and find out about the different forensic experts and their roles. Explore specialist pieces of evidence used to solve crimes today.

    Note: for all events public parking is on Papakowhai Road, please enter the Police College on foot

    Book at museum reception.

    Phone - (04) 238 3141

    Email - museum@police.govt.nz      

     

  • Police Dog Section Visit
    Wed 14 July, 1-2pm (week 1) CANCELLED due to operational duties
    Wed 21 July, 1-2pm (week 2)

    All ages

    Free, bookings required. Register here on Eventfinda: https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2021/police-dog-section-visit2/porirua-mana

    Find out more about the integral roles that working dogs and their handlers play on the front line protecting our streets and communities. Meet the dogs and their handlers with an opportunity to ask the handlers questions and see the dogs in action.

    (Please note: all of our invited dog section teams are operational and in the event of an emergency may not be able to attend).

    Public parking is on Papakowhai Road, please enter the Police College on foot.

  • Armed Offenders Squad Visit
    Thurs 15 July, 1-2pm (week 1) 
    Thurs 22 July, 1-2pm (week 2)

    All ages

    Free, no booking required

    This is an amazing opportunity to find out how the AOS support frontline Police with pre-planned search warrants and control emergency call-outs involving offensive weapons. Learn about the vital role of the AOS, check out the equipment and ask questions.

    (Please note: our invited AOS member is operational and in the event of an emergency may not be able to attend).

    Public parking is on Papakowhai Road, please enter the Police College on foot.

  • Scene of Crime Officer Workshop: Footwear Impression Evidence

    BOOKED OUT

    Tuesday 20 July (week 2), 1:30pm – 2:30pm 

    7 - 12 years             
    $5 per child

    Bookings required

    Create a footprint cast and record a shoe impression using forensic techniques. All junior recruits take home their own cast and impression. 

    Note: for all events public parking is on Papakowhai Road, please enter the Police College on foot

    Book at museum reception.

    Phone - (04) 238 3141

    Email - museum@police.govt.nz      

     

  • Scene of Crime Officer Workshop: Latent Fingerprint Evidence

    BOTH SESSIONS BOOKED OUT

    Monday 12 (week 1) and Monday 19 July (week 2), 1:30pm-2:30pm

    7 - 12 years
    $5 per child

    Bookings required

    Learn to dust, develop and lift fingerprints. All junior recruits take home their own fingerprint evidence.

    Note: for all events public parking is on Papakowhai Road, please enter the Police College on foot.

    Book at museum reception.

    Phone - (04) 238 3141

    Email - museum@police.govt.nz                                                                                                       

  • Museum Tours

    Available everyday, 10am - 5pm
    Bookings required
    5 years+

    Museum tours are available for visiting groups and can be adapted to suit individual needs and ages. To find out more about museum tours, view the Police Museum learning and experience programme (PDF 288KB).

    Tour charges, per person:
    Children $5
    Adults $5
    Seniors $3

    To make a booking::
    P (04) 238 3141
    E Police Museum contact form