Bow Street Museum of Crime and Justice in London: photos, reviews

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Explore the captivating world of London's early law enforcement at the Bow Street Museum Of Crime And Justice. This compact yet engaging museum brings to life the story of the Bow Street Patrols and Runners, the city's first official crime fighters. With its well-organized exhibits, visitors are transported into a world of thrilling investigations and tales of justice served. Highly rated for its knowledgeable staff and family-friendly environment, the museum promises an insightful visit for both children and adults. Enjoy the convenience of free Wi-Fi and take your time as you delve into the fascinating chronicles of London's criminal past-all in under an hour.

Recommended visit time

to 1 hour

Features

Free Wi-Fi, Suitable for children, Wheelchair accessible entrance, Wheelchair accessible toilet, Toilet

How to get here?

The nearest public transport options for your convenience.

High Holborn (Stop Q)

Bus stop 448 m walk

Aldwych / Drury Lane (Stop S)

Bus stop 243 m walk

Aldwych / Bush House (Stop H)

Bus stop 333 m walk

Holborn Station (Stop P)

Bus stop 417 m walk

4.6

based on 174 reviews

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4.6/5 174 reviews

Alex Gray (zzande)

The Bow Street Museum of Crime and Justice is smaller than I imagined, with only a small part of the original police station and court still preserved or accessible, but it’s still worth a visit if you’re interested in London’s criminal history. I went with my family, including my 8yo nephew, and the kids’ investigation challenge really kept him engaged while we explored the displays. There’s some fascinating information on the cases and people connected to Bow Street, and seeing the old cells up close gives a real sense of the building’s past. It’s not somewhere you’ll spend hours, but it’s a nice stop if you’re nearby, especially with the Blue Light Card discount, which makes it even better value

Steve Fröhlich

Its a very small museum, but definitely worth a visit if crime history is a point of your interest.

David Watson

An excellent little Museum in part of the former Bow Street Police Station. Interesting and well set out to tell the story of the development of policing in London and also tell the story of some of the infamous criminals who passed through the doors. It's just a shame it's not bigger, so there's room to tell even more

Bow Street Museum of Crime and Justice in London

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