For enthusiasts, here is the New York Police Museum!
Not far from Wall Street, in southern Manhattan, the New York Police Museum is a temple dedicated to the glory of the NYPD police, which is very well known in particular thanks to the many American films that showcase it. Located in the building of a former police station with three floors, the museum Founded in 1999 is relatively small but very dense. But it is meant to be exhaustive, retracing the history of the "Finest" as they are called in New York, from the local police that it was in its origins in 1845 to the mini-FBI that it has become today. And especially after September 11, 2001. This museum is in a way a show in its own right, a flashy showcase, but very interesting!
What can you find in this museum?
A great trip through time with this New York Police Museum, it is located on three floors where you can see photos, weapons from the time, official clothes, and also the vespa from the time! One of the floors is devoted to a few photos rich in emotion and pain which is called the “Wall of heroes”, it commemorates the police officers who died during their service, and in particular during the attacks of September 11, 2001.! !!
From the beginnings of the police until today, all the history of the local police awaits you! A great moment of history ...
Namely
- for the little ones, there is a special children's section where they can try their hand at being a police officer ...
- For a little souvenir, a reconstruction of a prison cell allows you to take a nice souvenir photo and a little kitsch
New York Police Museum prices and hours
Price: $ 8 for adults. Students, seniors and children: $ 5
Open Monday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 17 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 17 p.m. This museum is quite quick to visit on 3 small levels (allow about an hour).
Address of the police museum
100 Old Slip, New York, NY 10005 (Financial District)
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