As custodians, our aim is to collect, preserve and exhibit historical artefacts, photographs, documents, uniforms, vehicles and stories which illuminate the history and ongoing achievements of law enforcement in New South Wales. Through the telling of stories we bring the past alive, fostering understanding and appreciation of the rich and fascinating history of the NSW Police Force and Emergency Services.
Our ongoing and temporary exhibitions showcase a curated collection spanning 162 years of NSW Police Force and Emergency Services artifacts, historical photographs, documents, uniforms and vehicles, sourced from national and international private collections and donations.
Our Museum is designed to educate, inspire and inform, so we offer guided tours, activities and curriculum-linked and enrichment programs, designed to support student learning and to enrich public education. Our mock court room, mock trial experience and Law moot provide unique opportunities for students to engage with mock court proceedings against opposing counsel and before a judge in our fully equipped court room.
The primary objective of the proposed NSW Police Historic Museum is to honour the rich and diverse history of the NSW Police Force both pre and post 1862. In doing so, we seek to honour the proud traditions not only of the NSW Police Force, but, as important, the men and women, both sworn and unsworn, and their families who have built the organisation into one of the leading and highly recognisable law enforcement agencies of the world.
Our current collection consists of over 900 uniforms dating from 1876 to the present day, and showcases over 162 years of curated NSW Police Force and Emergency Services artifacts, historical photographs, documents, uniforms and vehicles. Sourced from private collections and donations obtained nationally and internationally, not only are many of these items unique and of significant historical value, they recognise and celebrate the ongoing heroic contribution of the police force to the community and across New South Wales by policing men and women.
Our ability to reflect on the past allows us to consider the present and, importantly, contemplate the future of policing in this State, and the proposed NSW Police Historic Museum is central that proposition. In acknowledging the proud traditions and history of the NSWPF, it is difficult, almost impossible, to single out one person, one Section, one Branch, or one location as being the centre piece of our history. So, so, many have been contributing partners to that history and as such all who have made a positive contribution to our history are worthy of acknowledgement.
The NSW Historic Police Museum is privately owned and operated and a not-for-profit registered charity. NSW HPM LIMITED is endorsed as a Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) by the Australian Tax Office, as such donations are Tax deductible within Australia.
Our vision is to honour those who serve, to commemorate those who have fallen, and to support and remember their families. Our museum is a gathering place for the community to share stories and memories, and to learn about the rich heritage and ongoing work of the NSW Police Force and Emergency Services.
Our mission is to collect, showcase and preserve artifacts, historical photographs, documents, uniforms, vehicles and stories that illuminate the history and ongoing achievements of law enforcement in New South Wales. Using engaging exhibits, interactive displays and educational programs, the museum serves as a hub for research, public education and cultural enrichment for the community. We aim to inspire and encourage future generations to contribute toward the ongoing pursuit of justice and safety and to a career in law enforcement.
