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Justice & Police Museum

Cnr. Albert and Phillip Streets | Circular Quay, Sydney, New South Wales NSW 2004 , Australia
9252 1144
Ranked #83 of 302 attractions in Sydney
4.0 of 5 stars 20 Reviews
Type: Speciality Museums
Traveller Description: The Justice & Police Museum occupies a complex of three buildings - the former Water Police Court, Water Police Station and Police Court. The... more »
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Sydney, Australia
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34 reviews 34 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012

The makings of a great afternoon's entertainment. Fantastic for kids too but some of the exhibitions can be quite graphic. Well worth the visit More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2012

We got to see the displauy on ASIO that was on which was really interesting. The old court rooms, booking rooms and cells are all set up well. Plenty of history in this place and well worth a look. More

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San Gabriel, California
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24 reviews 24 reviews
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2012

Nice bit of Australian police and justice history. The ASIO exhibit was very interesting. Cool to see old documents and surveillance footage. More

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Wollongong, Australia
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35 helpful votes 35 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 March 2012

I enjoyed my visit to the Justice & Police Museum, in was probably 5 years ago (2007) the displays were static with no interaction. I knew a lot about some of the characters on display. Hopefully after Underbelly it is a bit more engaging More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 February 2012

Not everyone in Sydney were as friendly as they seem today. learn about the convict heritage, to the gangs that ran the town in the 1920s. A great little museum. More

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Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 February 2012

Some_of_the_rooms_were_closed_and_it_wasn't_real_crimes_but_it_was_only_10dollers_so_was_okay! More

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Sydney, Australia
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21 reviews 21 reviews
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 February 2012

it sounds macabre...it's not open a lot...but its' exhibitions are brilliantly curated and often quite edgy.. i love popping up at lunchtime when the idea of actual criminals is more pleasant than those with whom i work More

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Junee, Australia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 February 2012

This tourist site would be more interesting to those who wish to investigate the New South Wales police and justice system. It is set out very well with some horrifying information displayed as to criminals and their lives and the punishments given More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 February 2012

interesting place, great for history buffs interesting seeing the changes in policing over the years. More

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Sydney, Australia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 February 2012

It really was good and to me it seemed good value. A great place to go on a wet day and it is quite absorbing More

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