Justice & Police Museum

We are located one block back from Circular Quay, which is serviced by trains, buses and ferries.

For up-to-date timetables or to find the quickest public transport routes visit the Transport Infoline or call 131500.

Parking

We don’t have parking at the museum and street parking is very limited. The nearest public carparks are at the Sir Stamford Hotel in Albert Street, the Intercontinental Hotel in Phillip Street or the Sydney Opera House. Visitors are advised to check parking rates.

Buses can stop on Macquarie Street to drop-off and pick-up. There are bus parking zones on Macquarie Street which require drivers to remain with their vehicles.

Cycling

We don't have secure parking for bikes at the Justice & Police Museum.

• Please note that some exhibition displays contain confronting or sensitive content and may not be suitable for children under 16 years.
• You are welcome to take photos except where signs indicate there are restrictions on photographing specific works and objects.
• Professional camera equipment, including tripods, lighting etc, is not allowed inside unless you have organised permission beforehand. For more information, please view our Photography conditions of use.
• Hand sanitiser is available for the safety and wellbeing of our visitors, members, staff and volunteers.
• Children under 15 must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
• Members get more: access exclusive experiences and events, 20% off public programs plus 10% off at our shops and cafes.

Groups larger than 20 must pre-book their visit through our bookings team on +61 2 8239 2211 or bookings@mhnsw.au.

Earn your own police badge with fun activities exploring Sydney’s original Water Police station.

There are 16 steps into the museum by the front (Albert Street) entrance. Visitors with wheelchairs and visitors with low mobility can enter via a ramp to the left of the stairs at the same entrance. Please ring the bell on the door to let us know you are here.

Access aids

If you require a wheelchair, we recommend booking it prior to your visit by calling Bookings on +61 2 8239 2211 during business hours. Alternatively, you can inquire when you arrive at the ticketing desk. Please note supply is limited, and subject to availability.

Wheelchair access

Once inside the museum, there is access for people with wheelchairs to most areas, including the main exhibition gallery, police court and toilets, but some other areas are very narrow and have steps.

Videos are narrated and tours can be provided. We welcome assistance animals, and a water bowl is available on request.

All videos are captioned.

Tips for a low-sensory visit

Minimise the time you spend in a queue by buying tickets online before your visit.

The museum experience does not feature bright, flickering or strobe lighting. It does contain graphic images and small spaces including cells and weapons on display. For more information in advance of your visit, call Bookings on + 61 2 8239 2211 during business hours.

Alternatively, you can inquire when you arrive at the ticketing desk.

We are always happy to try to accommodate individual visitors with specific needs in our guided tours, but we are best able to do that if you call ahead to let us know about any particular requirements. For groups with specific needs, we can develop customised tours to support those needs. Please call ahead to arrange on + 61 2 8239 2211.