Justice & Police Museum

Address

Corner Albert and Phillip streets, Sydney NSW 2000
Phone +61 2 9252 1144

By public transport

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.

By road

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.

We welcome visitors to explore the museum on their own, with our staff on hand to provide information and assist when needed.

Justice & Police Museum Kids’ Trail available
Earn your own police badge with fun activities exploring Sydney’s original Water Police station.

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

For visitors with limited mobility

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.

For visitors who are blind or have low vision

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

For visitors who are deaf or hard of hearing:

All videos are captioned.

For visitors with autism or sensory sensitivities

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.

Tours

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.

Overlooking Sydney’s Circular Quay in the heart of the CBD, the Justice & Police Museum provides an unforgettable setting for a range of events and experiences, including presentations, workshops, product launches, business lunches, dinners and cocktail parties.

Visit venue hire for more information.