Victoria Police Museum
Highlights
- Explore Australia's largest collection of Kelly Gang armour, revealing the rich tapestry of Victoria's law enforcement history.
- Uncover immersive displays that illustrate the evolution of policing from its establishment to modern technology.
- Discover poignant stories of major investigations and the dual role of police in wartime and peacekeeping missions.
- Visit temporary exhibitions like Cardomania, showcasing unique photographic collections that highlight Victoria's cultural heritage.
The Victoria Police Museum presents visitors with insights into Victoria’s social and cultural history through a unique collection of objects, displays and documents including Australia’s largest collection of Kelly Gang armour.
The museum offers an immersive experience from the beginnings that detail the establishment of Victoria Police, through to modern policing and technology.
Explore the years of societal change of the 20th century, world conflicts that show the dual role police have in wartime and on peacekeeping missions, and the equipment used by police. Uncover some of the major investigations, including forensics and major crimes, and a section dedicated to remembering those who have lost their lives in the line of duty.
Temporary exhibitions also showcase Victoria’s social and cultural history, including Cardomania which presents part of the museum’s photographic collection.
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Actively welcomes people with access needs.
General access
- Offers multiple options for booking – web, email, phone is available.
- Offers a range of contact methods for receiving complaints.
- Employs people with disabilities.
- Staff are trained in disability awareness.
- Asks all visitors if there are any specific needs to be met.
- Website meets <a href="https://www.w3.org/WAI/standards-guidelines/wcag/" target="_blank">WCAG 2.0</a> accessibility standards
- Advise tour guides of the access needs of guests at the time of booking (includes pick up and drop off requirements)
- Assistance with booking arrangements (includes providing clear itineraries with written instructions on what to do at various destinations)
Physical – Mobility
Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)
- Uses floors/coverings which are slip resistant, firm and smooth
- Grab rails in the bathroom
- Seating in common areas including reception area
Physical – Wheelchair
Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
- Step free outdoor pathways (includes picnic areas, barbecues and shelters)
- A doorbell or intercom at an accessible height and display a contact number (accessible height is 900mm-1100 mm)
- A step free main entrance to the building and/or reception area (includes ramps or slopes with a maximum gradient of 1:14, otherwise are too steep for wheelchairs)
- Doorways which are easy to open and have lever handles (doorways 850mm or wider when open and not heavy).
- An accessible public toilet which is unlocked.
- A wheelchair accessible toilet / shower and change room is available.
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