Spanning over a century, our museum collections and archives explore the history of Vancouver through the eyes of policing and criminal investigation. From weapons and forensic tools to turn-of-the-century mugshots, we feature an array of unique objects through our rotating exhibits, research projects, and special events.
The Museum is housed in the 1930s Coroner's Offices and Analysis Laboratory and we are proud to include the morgue and autopsy suite as part of our museum collection.
For more information about our collection including possible donations and volunteering, please contact our Curator at curator@vancouverpolicemuseum.
The museum’s wide artefacts collection includes:
We have thousands of photos, books and paper-based documents that offer in-depth insight into Vancouver's policing history. Guests can find:
For research requests please fill out the form below and send to
research@
Please note: the archives reading room is accessible on Wednesdays via appointment only.
Archives Research Request Form
The Vancouver Police Museum is grateful for the trust it receives from its donors.
All collection, preservation, storage, and interpretation practices follow the Canadian Museum Code of Ethics and the BC Museum Association Standards and Best Practices.
Walk-in artefact donations cannot be accepted. Please contact the Museum Curator in advance to discuss and arrange donations: curator@vancouverpolicemuseum.ca.
