✨ Calling all Schools, Scouts, Cubs, Brownies, and Guides! ✨ . Fancy wining a FREE SLEEPOVER event here at the West Midlands Police Museum?. All you have to do is help us design a new Lock-Up themed sew-on patch! 🪡 . 👇 Details and submissions!👇 .

Need a little #MondayMotivation? Grab tickets for our upcoming talks and unlock more amongst our historical cells!. 🧢 Rogues, Villains, and Peaky Blinders.📅 18th July. 🐎 Trot on Regardless; the history of the Mounted Police.📅 11th August. 🎟️

On this day 70 years ago a tragic road accident led to the death of PC John Bamford Marley. Marley and two other officers, George Abbott and Ronald Wooding, were treated in hospital, but sadly Marley succumbed to his injuries.

Looking for a unique day out for your class?. From nurseries to universities, lock up your students in our Victorian cells and discover over 200 years of history!. Check out how we can tailor make the perfect day out for your class:.

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Please note we are closed to the public Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday this week!. We're welcoming schools during the week and then hosting a Secret Writing Retreat event this Saturday!. Find out more here:.

Why did slogging gangs pose such a problem to the police? .How did you end up on the 'Birmingham Blacklist'?.What happened to the #PeakyBlinders?. Join us for Rogues, Villains, & Peaky Blinders to discover the #TrueCrime behind the notorious names!.

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Over its 125 years as a Lock-Up surprisingly little changed in our Victorian building - but one secret was hidden away. It wasn't until a photograph of the charge desk area was found, showing a window to the rest of the building, that we knew it even existed!

Please note we are closed to the public tomorrow whilst we host a school visit!. We shall be open as normal this weekend, so book ahead and come unlock history!. Check our closed dates when planning your visit:.

Lock-Up Mouse denies any involvement in this incident and will not be taking further questions at this time

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That's another 5 ⭐'s on our @Tripadvisor !. We're proud to be one of the top #museums in #Birmingham offering a fun family day out - if you haven't had chance to visit us yet, why not come see what all the fuss is about?. Pre-book tickets now:.

We want ✨ YOU ✨ to join the team!. The summer holidays may be right around the corner, but we're looking ahead to #schoolvisits come September, and we're looking for enthusiastic people to join our Education Team!. Get involved:.

Are you a leader of a young person's group? Is your class studying crime and punishment?. Here's an activity to keep them busy with a big payout! Get creative with the kids and be in a chance of winning a free sleepover here at the Lock-Up!.

We are so excited to be spending a sunny day with @WestMidsFire at their Open Day!. If you're coming along, come say hi to the museum team!.

Coleridge Passage runs between our Victorian Lock-Up and the Law Courts, separating the two buildings. or so it would seem. In our basement you'll find a door leading directly into the courts through an underground tunnel!. Take a peek next time you visit!. #DidYouKnow

We all love a cheeky chance to dress-up!*. Here's a few of our recent favourite photos of kids enjoying the chance to try on Victorian capes, tac-vests, and helmets from the forces history!. What's your favourite police outfit? 🤔 . #museum #uniform

We've created SEND backpacks to help our visitors make the most of their visit!. Cookie the Cat is on hand with fidget toys, guides, and more, to help those with special education needs enjoy exploring the Lock-Up - just ask to borrow one at reception!.

Treat #Dad this #FathersDay to not one, but two of Birmingham's best museums!. We've teamed up with @thepenmuseum to create a joint ticket offer, meaning you save money on entry and get double the fun!. Book ahead here:.

We've been trying to come up with a suitable puns for this picture. oh well, it made us falaughel at least