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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 ...https://poliisimuseo.fi/en/temporary-exhibitions
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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...https://poliisimuseo.fi/en/previous-exhibitions
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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 ...https://poliisimuseo.fi/en/online-exhibitions
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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...https://poliisimuseo.fi/en/permanent-exhibition
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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...https://poliisimuseo.fi/en/travelling-exhibition
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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...https://poliisimuseo.fi/en/visit-our-exhibitions
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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,...https://poliisimuseo.fi/en/photographic-exhibition-on-forensic-criminal-investigation
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FINPOL 05 The first exhibition produced by the Police Museum was FINPOL 05. It was on display in Tampere at Vapriikki Museum Centre, because the Police Museum did not yet have its own facilities. The FINPOL 05 exhibition included all in all three ...https://poliisimuseo.fi/en/finpol051
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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 ...https://poliisimuseo.fi/en/the-museum-in-brief
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Public Order Collapses 1917 – When Hatred Became a Virtue and Revenge a Merit The “Public Order Collapses 1917” exhibition took museum visitors through the turmoil of the birth year of independent Finland. What happens when opposing opinions divid...https://poliisimuseo.fi/en/public-order-collapses-1917
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Demanding Situations and the Use of Force The “Demanding Situations and the Use of Force” exhibition was about the history and current situation of the use of force by the Finnish police. In 19th century Finland, the police were seen as providers ...https://poliisimuseo.fi/en/demanding-situations-and-the-use-of-force
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The Coloured Truth – Art Crime in Finland What is art crime and how is it investigated? How are forged artworks sold and who buys counterfeit art? Photo the Police Museum, Jarkko Järvinen The exhibition titled “The Coloured Truth – Art Crime in Fi...https://poliisimuseo.fi/en/the-coloured-truth
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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...https://poliisimuseo.fi/en/services-offered-to-other-museums
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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...https://poliisimuseo.fi/en/virtual-museum
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Police in Fiction The “Police in Fiction” exhibition demonstrated how Finnish fiction, film, and television productions have molded the general public's image of the police and police work. The exhibition started with the 19th century libelous poe...https://poliisimuseo.fi/en/police-in-fiction
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Image bank In our image bank, you can find photographs related to the Police Museum exhibitions and the history of the police. You are welcome to use images within the image bank for free: for example, as part of magazine articles and presentation...https://poliisimuseo.fi/en/image-bank
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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...https://poliisimuseo.fi/en/tips-for-your-museum-visit
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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...https://poliisimuseo.fi/en/accessibility-and-usability
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The Nose Knows – A Century of Finnish Police Dogs Finnish police dog operations celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2009. In honor of the celebratory year, the Police Museum organized a police-dog-themed exhibition “The Nose Knows – A Century of F...https://poliisimuseo.fi/en/the-nose-knows-
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From Okhrana to Supo – State Security Police in Finland The words “state security police” invoke images of darkened sunglasses and top secret operations. Combatting terrorism and security work are part of the work field of the Finnish Security Int...https://poliisimuseo.fi/en/from-okhrana-to-supo