Free
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Bow Street Museum of Crime and Justice
Compact museum in the former Bow Street police station/court tracing policing from the Bow Street Runners to late-20th-century Met history, with original cells and family trail.
Opening Hours
Sunday: 11:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Friday: 11:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Saturday: 11:00 AM – 4:30 PM
What's not to miss inside?
Old Cells & Charge Desk
Atmospheric glimpse of daily policing and notable detainees.From celebrity arrests to routine nights in custody—same corridors.
📍 Cell block
Bow Street Runners
Explains pre-Met origins of organized policing around Covent Garden.From thief-takers to proto-detectives.
📍 Intro displays
Kids’ Investigation Challenge
Keeps younger visitors engaged while adults read.Become a Bow Street ‘runner’ for the day.
📍 At admission desk / throughout
Inspire your Friends
- It’s small—typical visits are ~30–45 minutes; weigh against paid entry.
- Blue Light Card discounts available; friendly staff noted repeatedly.
