The National Law Enforcement Museum, run by the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund, provides a place where everyday citizens and law enforcement professionals from diverse perspectives and backgrounds can share in the vibrant story of law enforcement together.
Within the walls of this spectacular building are more than 25,000 artifacts, spanning over 300 years, that tell the story of American law enforcement and engage visitors of all ages with memorable, immersive and experiential exhibits.
The museum, open Thursday through Saturday every week, with extended days, May 9-20, for the duration of National Police Week, features more than 100 interactive and elements for visitors. Highlights include:
- Service and Sacrifice –– a transformational film experience, which plays at the top of every hour in the museum’s theatre, explores the soul and purpose of law enforcement officers and their families, and features a diverse group of officers serving different roles from around the United States.
- Patrol driving simulator, the only one of its kind in the country that is not housed in a police training academy.
- Decision-making simulator, gives visitors an exhilarating look into the significant challenges our law enforcement are faced with every day.
- True Crime Scavenger Hunts: Become the detective that solves the case with the Museum’s newest educational program. Using the museum’s interactive exhibits, visitors solve a series of clues to uncover the verdict and legacy of a key case in American Law Enforcement history.
- Tours and special programs: Daily Museum highlights tours are available on general admission days led by the museum’s resident law enforcement museum guides. Educational workshops are available for groups, including Forensic Pathology 101 and CSI Crash Course.
Individual and group tickets are available and kids under 12 receive free admission! You can purchase tickets here.
The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial — Located across the street from the museum, is the nation’s monument to law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty.
The National Law Enforcement Memorial and Museum will host the 35th annual Candlelight Vigil on Saturday, May 13 on the National Mall to honor the 556 names of officers who were just added to the Memorial, bringing the total number of officers killed in the line of duty to 23,785 represented on the memorial walls.
