Dressing-up at Essex Police Museum
Essex Police Museum, at HQ, Chelmsford, is open every Wednesday during the school holidays and there’s plenty to do!
Ever wondered how heavy a police officer’s hat really is? Or how easy is it to take your fingerprints?
Over the summer the museum is open every Wednesday in addition to its regular Saturday opening hours. As well as special craft activities, visitors can try a cell out for size, give evidence in the witness box, and solve puzzles on the police box.
The museum is open from 10am to 4pm and admission to the museum is free, however there is a charge of £2 to take part in the craft events.
The summer events are:
Wednesday July 29
Police Peg Officers
Use dolly pegs to create your own characters. All ages. No need to book.
Wednesday August 5
An Artist’s Impression
Police Artist Chris Macintosh will show us how to draw faces from just a description.
11am to 1pm and 2pm to 4pm. Ages 7+. BOOKING ESSENTIAL
Wednesday August 12
Police Photography
With Scenes of Crime officer Chris Farndell
11am to 1pm and 2pm to 4pm. Ages 7+. BOOKING ESSENTIAL
Wednesday August 19
Fingerprint Art
Create a work of art with your fingertips! All ages. No need to book.
Wednesday August 26
Make a Zeppelin
Commemorate our officers that shot down a German airship in Essex during the First World War by making your own replica model. Ages 5+. No need to book
Essex Police Museum is open every Saturday from 10am to 4pm, and every Wednesday from10am to 4pm during the school holidays
Instagram: @epolicemuseum
Twitter: @epolicemuseum
