Online exhibitions Online exhibitions enable you to get to know more about the history of the police, even if you would be unable to visit the Police Museum in Tampere. Our online exhibitions are open even when the museum is closed. This page has ...

Visit our exhibitions Welcome to visit the exhibitions of the Police Museum! You can come to the museum in Tampere or explore our online exhibitions. Permanent exhibition The Police is Here! permanent exhibition provides information on the changin...

Temporary exhibitions Dive deeper into police operations in our temporary changing exhibitions! Our temporary exhibitions provide information on the various themes of police work. The special exhibitions are usually on display for 2–3 years. This ...

Previous exhibitions During the years, we have exhibited the history and activities of the Finnish police from various different viewpoints. The themes of temporary exhibitions have included, for example, police dog operations, police’s use of for...

Permanent exhibition How has police work changed during the years? What did a “relay crown servant” do? What about the “vice squad”? When did Finland’s first Internet police officers begin working? The Police Museum’s “The Police is Here!” permane...

The World of Forgeries – a travelling exhibition What is being forged and who is doing the forging? How do people get caught using forgeries? The Police Museum’s travelling exhibition introduces the world of forgeries. Institutions such as museums...

Photographic Exhibition on Forensic Criminal Investigation – Photographs from Tampere from the 1920s to the 1950s The “Photographic Exhibition on Forensic Criminal Investigation” offered perspectives into the work of the forensic investigator and,...

25.9.2025 | An exhibition opening in the new gallery facility of the Police Museum describes art crime through 14 criminal cases. Forged artwork of works by Reidar Särestöniemi, Helene Schjerfbeck, Pablo Picasso and others will be on display in the exhibition from October 1.

4.12.2025 | The Police Museum's new online exhibition “In Memoriam – Police killed in the line of duty” examines the history of police fatalities. The exhibition reveals for example the most dangerous types of assignments for police officers and how the work community responded to these events in different periods.

Virtual museum You are welcome to take a virtual tour and explore online exhibitions! Watch also videos on our YouTube channel. Take a virtual tour Take a virtual tour of the Police Museum on your own computer or smartphone. Learn more about the e...

The museum in brief Our museum is located in Tampere and open to the public without an admission fee. Our exhibitions showcase the history and activities of the Finnish police force from medieval times to the present day. The Police Museum offers ...

15.3.2024 | The new special exhibition Marias and Mörkös – Police Vehicles On and Off the Road, opens for the general public on 26 April 2024. Due to finishing work required for the exhibition, the museum is closed on 22–25 April.

Police history This section includes information about research, articles and reviews on the history of the police. See also In our online exhibitions, you will find a lot of information about uniforms and the changes that have taken place in poli...

Accessibility and usability We are a fully accessible museum. All our public spaces are located on a single floor. We have a number of disabled parking spaces and accessible toilet facilities. Those with impaired vision may enjoy audio tours and e...

Opening hours The Police Museum welcomes visitors from Tuesday to Saturday. The exact opening hours and any exceptions are listed on this page. Please note that the museum may be closed for example on public holidays. Photo the Police Museum, Pia ...

Explore the museum independently The Police Museum’s exhibitions and the children’s section, Pokela police station, have been designed to be enjoyed independently as well as with a guide. All signage and exhibition texts are in Finnish, Swedish, a...

Come and visit In this section, you can read more about the museum’s opening hours and how to get here. We have collected information for groups and tips for visitors on this page. Free entry We are a museum in Tampere that offers free entry for a...

Tips for your museum visit How much time should I reserve for my visit to avoid having to rush? Does the museum have lots of stairs, and can I access it in a wheelchair? Can I take pictures of the exhibitions? On this page, we have collected infor...

Changes in the arrangements of the parking area in front of the Police Museum as of October 1, 2025. Read more in the news ! × Sulje Location and arrival The Police Museum is located in Hervanta, Tampere. You can find us on map services at the add...

The collection services of the Police Museum will not be available from January to August 2026. Read more in the news ! × Sulje Services offered to other museums Items and images belonging to the Police Museum may also be borrowed by other museums...