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Toronto Police Museum

40 College St. | At Yonge St., Toronto, Ontario M5G 2J3, Canada
416-808-7020
Ranked #119 of 227 attractions in Toronto
4.0 of 5 stars 12 Reviews
Type: Speciality Museums
Description: Using interactive displays, this museum documents the history of the Canadian police, as well as its present operations.
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Toronto
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42 reviews 42 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
104 helpful votes 104 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2012

The price is right! At this museum the entrance fee is a voluntary donation with no set amount. The museum is interesting but kind of small I wouldn’t make a special trip just to go there but if you are in the area it is worth a look. More

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Toronto, Canada
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 March 2012

This museum was so interesting...a great place to visit to learn about Toronto's finest. More

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Canada
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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 February 2012

Small museum at downtown police headquarters on College St. More

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Toronto
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Reviews in 27 cities Reviews in 27 cities
29 helpful votes 29 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 February 2012

History of crime in the Ciry of love - interesting - Boyd gang and old don jail stories More

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Mississauga, Canada
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27 reviews 27 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 February 2012

It was interesting but small, I have seen it a few times now. More

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Toronto, Canada
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10 reviews 10 reviews
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 December 2011

not much of a museum but the kids found it ok!!!Somewhat interesting!!! :) More

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Singapore, Singapore
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Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
54 helpful votes 54 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 October 2011
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Snuggled in a part of the Toronto Metropolitan Police Headquarters building, this little quiet museum is not at all busy, partly i guess is that it is not very high-profile. Police HQ is located near College subway. This little museum has Toronto police related exhibits such as uniforms, insignias, badges, handcuffs, etc from the early days to the latest. There... More

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Texas
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278 reviews 278 reviews
Reviews in 84 cities Reviews in 84 cities
438 helpful votes 438 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 June 2009
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The Toronto Police Museum provides an interesting history of the city's police force. The exhibits are well done and do a good job of communicating to visitors the development of law enforcement in Toronto as an agency and as a profession. Moreover, entrance to the museum is free. If I were to offer any constructive criticism, I would have to... More

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NYC
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10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 January 2005
7
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Located in downtown toronto, sure is worthy of visiting. nice exhibition with vehicles, interactive media, and informative displays. there is no charge but donations are accepted at entrance. Small museum in police dept. with a gift shop. and in approximity to shopping malls in the heart of dowtown More

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148 helpful votes 148 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 November 2011
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