Justice and Police Museum

The Justice and Police Museum sits at the corner of Phillip and Albert Streets near Circular Quay in the Sydney CBD. A much-loved historic museum, it offers a fascinating window into Sydney's crime, policing and justice history — housed in heritage former police and court buildings, with displays of artefacts, stories and the original cells and courtroom that bring the city's darker past to life.

The appeal is that combination of genuinely intriguing history and an atmospheric heritage setting: the old charge room, cells and courtroom, the collection of crime-and-policing artefacts and the stories of Sydney's underworld make for a fascinating, often gripping visit. For history buffs and the curious, it's a memorable and distinctive Sydney museum near the harbour.

With a 4.5 rating from more than 660 reviews, it's clearly a much-loved attraction. Opening hours, admission, exhibitions and any special events vary — and the museum may keep limited opening days — so it's worth checking current details before you go, particularly to confirm opening times, then enjoying the history at the Justice and Police Museum in the city.