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Houston Police Museum at Department Headquarters

by Jill Jarvis 4 Comments

The Houston Police Museum is small… but let me tell you why we love it.

It is located on the first floor of a real police station… meaning you get to walk through the metal detector, talk to real police officers and be a part of the action. Learn all about it HERE!

Houston Police Museum

The Houston Police Museum is located in the lobby of the Houston Police Department headquarters and includes a full size police car, a helicopter mounted on the ceiling, badges, uniforms and artifacts from the Honor Guard, SWAT and Mounted Patrol.

It also includes a memorial wall honoring the ultimate sacrifice made by officers that died in the line of duty.

Houston Police Museum Motorcycle

Metered parking is available around the Houston Police Museum, just read the signs. Some streets don’t allow parking during the 4:00-6:00pm rush hour. Once inside, you’ll need to sign in with your drivers license, so be sure to bring it.

 My kids like looking at the uniforms and the wall of badges. His one complaint was that there was no where to play like at the Fire Museum.

Helicopter at Houston Police Museum
Houston Police Museum Police car

Our tour took less than 30 minutes. I read that a guided group tour takes 1-1.5 hours.

I am glad we went to see the Houston Police Museum and recommend everyone stop by when you are in the area. Just find a parking spot, pay $1.25 for 1 hour of parking, and run inside. Admission is free and you get to meet the police officers!

Houston Police Museum:

Address: 1200 Travis, Houston, Texas 77002
Cost: Free

 

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Filed Under: All, Museums, Things to do October 11, 2011

About Jill Jarvis

Jill Jarvis is the owner of JillBJarvis.com, a BigKidSmallCity.com and Things to Do in Houston, with Kids, blog!

She is the mom of 4 and started the website years ago... when she was tired of constantly cleaning up the same mess in the family room.

Another mom showed her that you could just go do fun things in Houston, without hours of planning.

This inspired the blog and changed everything about how she enjoyed life in Houston, with kids!

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  1. Yuly Rosas says

    May 13, 2015 at 2:46 am

    Me encantan tus recomendaciones!… 🙂

    Reply
    • Jill Jarvis says

      May 13, 2015 at 2:25 pm

      Gracias!

      Reply
  2. Valarie Subia says

    June 3, 2017 at 12:39 pm

    Please send me the Thursday emails. I have four children 2-14 and need lots of ideas for the summer to keep them busy! Thank you!

    Reply
    • Jill Jarvis says

      June 3, 2017 at 1:18 pm

      Okay!

      Reply

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