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Back in the Day

In 1964, the Police Historical Records Committee was set up to implement the museum project and to appeal for donations of artefacts related to the Force. The appeal was well received by serving and retired officers and their families.

The Police Headquarters was expanded in 1976, and 50 square metres of space had been allocated for the Museum. However, this was found to be inadequate. In 1982, the Museum rented a larger unit at the Tai Sang Commercial Building in Wan Chai as a temporary site. In 1984, the Government approved the redevelopment of the former Wan Chai Gap Police Station at Coombe Road, the Peak, with a total area of 570 square metres, as a permanent location for the Police Museum. Upon completion of the restoration, the new Police Museum was officially opened to the public on 25 November 1988.

The revitalisation of the Police Museum commenced in mid-2020. The revitalised Museum once again opened to the public in September 2022 with a new look.

A Fresh Look

With a growing collection, ageing facilities and obsolete exhibition approaches, the Museum has embarked on a revitalisation project in mid-2020 and the revitalised Museum once again opened to the public on 15 September 2022 with a new look. After revitalisation, the Museum has four galleries: Orientation Gallery, Thematic Gallery, Serious Crime Gallery, and Triad Society Gallery. Through the revitalisation project, the Museum has added new interactive technology and interesting elements to help citizens and tourists better understand the history, development and daily work of the Hong Kong Police Force. The project will also preserve better the historical heritage of the Force and promote related historical research.

The revitalised Police Museum links the indoor and outdoor exhibition areas, adding fashionable elements such as staircase paintings and street murals, as well as additional “check-in places” to take pictures. Different technologies have been used in the Museum to add interactive elements to the exhibition. Some exhibits have been equipped with video clips and digital photographs. Some featured exhibits include an audio guide so that visitors may learn more about the stories behind the exhibits. The official website of the Police Museum has also been revamped with a new look that provides more information to the public. To facilitate the opening of the revitalised Museum, the Police College has recruited a team of enthusiastic retired police officers and civilian staff as docent volunteers to provide visitors with a lively sightseeing experience.