Edmonton Police Museum and Archives in Edmonton, Alberta Canada provides a very historic and memorable museum for guests to travel through.& The museum is located on 103A Avenue. The location is open Monday through Friday, but times vary by season. Guests are encouraged to call prior to attending.
The museum is a full 3,000 square feet and there is no charge for visiting. Donations are used to keep the museum up and running well. The museum's goal is to educate those that visit on the history of the Edmonton's police force and the nearby regions. The location provides various exhibits to help provide details as well as memorabilia to help make the events very real. Guests are encouraged to walk around as this is a self guided facility. Visitors can also go behind the bars of a reconstructed cell and see what it was like to be jailed in the past.
Visitors of all types are welcome. Youth organizations and schools are encouraged to visit. For them, a fun and exciting program is available called "Forensics: The Science of Whodunit." It is geared for children in grades six and up and provides an exciting journey through the world of forensic science. There is a cost for this program per person, but it is a very minimal charge and well worth it.
The location provides a range of educational exhibits and guides that can answer questions. For researchers, the facility is available through a prior scheduled appointment. Groups should also make advance plans when attending.
