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August 2023 by Jason Foo
Pretty compact yet informative Museum. Staff were helpful and gave a good starter narrative. We enjoyed going through the exhibits with some interactive components.There was a memorial also included within.Pretty impressive I must say.
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July 2023 by Chris S.
I found this great even though it was small. It was free and had a lot of interesting stuff. The staff was excellent.
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May 2023 by Shanise M.
ABSOLUTE MUST! This is a wonderful place to learn about local Phoenix PD history that dates back years! The museum does a great job fitting as much history into a decent size place, hopefully able to expand in the near future! They also pay tribute to officers who've lost their lives in the line of duty as well as the 9-11 tragedy. The staff are also amazing people who are full of stories if you've got the time to spend with them :) Another thing most people might not know is that the museum is free because local police officers help fund the museum each month! Definitely must check out at least once!
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March 2023 by Kaitlin C.
Had a fun time learning about the history of the Phoenix Police Department today! We are in town on vacation and decided to stop by, it was a cute exhibit that was displayed nicely and the staff were very knowledgeable and kind. My boyfriend works in law enforcement and collects police patches so were able to donate some of his. Walt, one of the volunteers, walked around with us for a while and we had a great conversation. Would highly recommend!
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March 2023 by A. M.
This meuseum is really cool. Learned about the Miranda right. Lots of history. It's a lot smaller than we expected. Highly recommend everyone visit here when in town.
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December 2022 by Tank G.
This museum is awesome and is a hidden gem in downtown Phoenix. It was kind of hard for me to find, but I will tell you that if you are going through court house security (like I did), then you are in the wrong place. It is on the back side and has its on stand alone entrance. And don't rely on the directions on Yelp. They will take you to a totally different part of the city.There is metered street parking and commercial parking lots within a reasonable walking distance. It is free to tour the museum, which is nice, and the staff was exceptionally nice and helpful. The museum is pack with history of the Phoenix Police Department. Who knew that Miranda Rights, were born in Phoenix. The museum features a section a the case that led to the Miranda Rights, many artifacts including an old police car, a rock used to imprison people, a finger printing display, a CSI display, a section about PPD's Special Assignments Unit (their version of SWAT) and and a helicopter. You will also find a section of the museum that memorializes officers and K-9s that were killed in the line of duty. They had a small gift shop in the front of the museum that sells shirts, magnets, toys and other merchandise. There is no pressure to buy, but I had to get something from the museum before I left because I enjoyed it so much.It is not a very large museum. I spent about an hour or so there. They have a couple of photo ops The museum is well organized and takes you from the creation of Phoenix as a city to today. This hidden gem is packed with artifacts and you will not leave there without learning something new. I highly recommend checking this place out. And did I mention that it is free? You can't get any better than that.
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November 2022 by Daniel G.
A great little museum to take your kids to. We spent about an hour here and it was completely free. The staff was very friendly and they have a nice little selection of gifts to buy before you leave. We loved looking through patch collection and the history.
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August 2022 by Rick Simonick
This is a world-class Museum. You will enjoy the exhibits. Can you believe there is a car ,helicopter motorcycle and other police displays. There is an honor room that celebrates the Officers who lost their lives in the line of duty. You will leave with the feeling of patriotism and pride of our brave police officers. The Phoenix Police Department has a national reputation of being the best in the United States.
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June 2022 by Elise Pittman
Small museum but worth a visit. My grandson loved the motorcycle and car lights.
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May 2022 by Ernest E. D.
A great way to honor and experience firsts hand who these brave men and women are and were. A place to bring family especially youth in high school to help get a understanding of what real hero's look like, not what is portrayed on TV or many a hateful narrative.
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May 2022 by Warren Bobinski
Fantastic and free tour of some interesting Phoenix Police history - a few interactive displays and a volunteer officer to help tell their own stories of the impressive history.
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February 2022 by Lee D.
1/12/22 Quality/Quantity - What a great experience. Atmosphere - It was not easy to find a small door in the back of the Historic Phoenix City Hall building. As we finally got closer, we found some signs. Very small parking lot, maybe for employee parking? So, we paid for street parking. They also offer 50% off parking at the 305 Parking Garage on Jefferson; make sure you get your coupon before leaving. Good size, might seem small to some, but if you like to read about history, you can spend quite a bit of time here. Know your parking meter so you do not get a ticket. Approximately, they had 35 exhibits. Service - 6 stars for service. The retired volunteer police officer, Steve, gave us full attention. He answered all the questions we had and explained additional history as well as shared his experience serving. The other volunteer was giving a tour to another group of people. You can make an appointment for their tours on their website. Price - Free, please donate. Supported by the generous monthly payroll deduction of over 1,700 Police and City of Phoenix employees as well as donations from individuals and businesses. Owner Suggestion - FYI, the website link on your Yelp is NOT working. You might want to correct it to make it easier for people to find you.
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January 2022 by Dmitry Zinger
Unfortunately, the museum is closed on weekends. However, I enjoyed the architectural style of the building. It is also quite rare to see a police museum anywhere in the US these days. I'd love to visit it one day.
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October 2021 by Kyle F.
What a fantastic experience! The museum is on 100 Jefferson, for some reason Yelp takes you to an entirely different location when you request directions. We spoke with Jasmin and Walt, who were both incredible people. Walt was retired from Phoenix PD. The actual detective who arrested Miranda volunteers here on Monday's. This is the actual original police building, and the entrance is the very door Miranda walked through to be processed for his now renowned case. There is a lot of great artifacts and history here, including one of the original Phoenix police helicopters. There's a room dedicated to the fallen, including canines. Real good people here and interesting history. I highly suggest stopping by and talking with them and buying something from their small shop. The admission is free.
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November 2020 by Alex L.
Everything I planned on saying is mentioned in the other reviews. The museum is a significant reminder of the history of Phoenix, the foundation of the Phoenix Police Department, and overall history lesson of the origin, uniforms, weapons and vehicles used. I made a planned stop here after hearing they had reopened. I was greeted by a very kind man named Ken. He is an encyclopedia of information, and this comes from front line experience. He gave a guided tour and for every section that had a small description of the artifact, he added more information. Instead of a slice, we got the whole pizza. I highly recommend the museum. There's a lot to learn and the staff is kind. It doesn't take too much time to see it. I'd like to point out there's a beautiful memorial that has photos and short descriptions of those who have lost their lives in the line of duty. Canine Officers too. I looked at every photo, and read every description. I saw the same thing in every photo. I saw honor, sacrifice, and understanding. I saw courage, purpose, passion and a fearless brotherhood of protection, no matter the cost. I am humbled, honored, and thankful for these heroes, our modern day guardian Angels. Sad for their passing, thankful for their existence and selfless devotion to our city. Thank you to the Phoenix Police Department. From those who made the ultimate sacrifice, to those active duty and those retired.
