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    West Midlands Police Museum

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    The West Midlands Police Museum is located in a Victorian cell block on Steelhouse Lane, Birmingham, England, which was operational from 1891 until 2016.

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    4

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    Access (avg.)

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    Toilets (avg.)

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    zzeezzee

    Jan 2025

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    4

    Interesting Museum

    This is (obviously) a museum concerned with local policing. I am a retired policeman and former resident of Birmingham and found it very interesting. I spent an unhurried hour in there. This museum is accessible for some disabled users but I don't think it is suitable for wheelchair users.

    Disabled Access Information Provided by West Midlands Police Museum

    Disabled Access at West Midlands Police Museum

    Lift to all areas

    The venue is on multiple levels, with lifts available to all areas.

    Seating at regular intervals

    Seating is available at regular intervals.

    Disabled access
    Accessible retail space

    The retail space is accessible, with step-free access and space to move around easily.

    Wheelchair-accessible viewing area

    A wheelchair-accessible viewing area with step-free access is available, providing an optimal vantage point to view performances, presentations or activities.

    Step-free entrance

    There is step-free access at the main entrance or an alternative entrance.

    Wheelchair-accessible food and beverage outlet

    There is at least one wheelchair-accessible food and beverage outlet on site.

    Transport nearby West Midlands Police Museum

    The museum is a very short walk from Birmingham Snow Hill Station and just 10 minutes walk from Birmingham New Street and Moor Street stations. Most bus services stop within walking distance of the museum. Many services stop at Colmore Row which is a five-minute walk away. The nearest metro stop is on Bull Street which is a five-minute walk away.  
    Bus station or stop

    There is an accessible bus station or stop nearby with suitable boarding areas and facilities for disabled passengers.

    Train station

    There is an accessible train station nearby with suitable facilities and assistance available for disabled passengers.

    Toilets features at West Midlands Police Museum

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    Accessible toilet

    A designated accessible toilet designed for wheelchair users and others with visible and non-visible accessibility requirements is available within the main public areas.

    Accessible formats at West Midlands Police Museum

    Large print

    Information is available in large print format.

    Audio formats

    Information is available in audio format.

    Accessible services at West Midlands Police Museum

    Designated quiet space or room

    A designated quiet space or room is available.

    Assistive listening system - Hearing Loop

    There is an assistive listening system available e.g. a hearing loop.

    Emergency evacuation chair

    An evacuation chair is available in case of emergency.

    Wheelchair hire

    Wheelchairs are available for visitors to hire or borrow.

    Other features at West Midlands Police Museum

    Wi-Fi

    Wi-Fi is available for customers.

    Carers discount

    A carers discount is available.

    Map or floorplan

    A map or floorplan showing accessibility facilities is available.

    Online booking

    Online booking is available.

    More Information

    For additional detailed accessibility information, please contact: museum@westmidlands.police.uk

    Awards at West Midlands Police Museum

    West Midlands Tourism Awards 2026 : Accessible and Inclusive Tourism Award West Midlands Tourism Awards 2024: New Tourism Business Award

    Contact

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    Location

    40 Steelhouse Lane, Birmingham, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom, B4 6BJ

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