About Queensland Police Museum
Queensland Police Museum is a things to do venue in Brisbane, Queensland.
It was originally established in 1893 as a collection of items for study by police for technical purposes. It was not until 20 May 1979 that it became a museum open to the public.
On 27 November 1893 Mr Finucane, Chief Clerk of the Queensland Police, signed a memorandum on behalf of Commissioner David Thompson Seymour, which instructed all police officers to send in items of interest concerning crimes and suicides, that they might come across in the course of their duties.
This was the basis of the collection of the Queensland Police Museum. It was not established as a museum for the public at that time; its purpose was to educate police officers about criminality.
It consisted initially of a glass cupboard and then later a small room.
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Where is Queensland Police Museum?
Queensland Police Museum is located at 200 Roma St, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.
What type of place is Queensland Police Museum?
Queensland Police Museum is a things to do venue in Brisbane, Queensland.
How can I contact Queensland Police Museum?
You can call 733646432, or visit their website (linked on this page).
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Address
200 Roma St, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Phone
733646432
Website
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