Museums
Police Museum Tokyo
A free police museum that moved to Gotanda in 2026, with family exhibits on policing history, vehicles, uniforms and police work.
Facts
| Age | Preschool through elementary and families |
|---|---|
| Fee | Free Admission |
| Duration | Allow 1–2 hours |
| Language | Service is mainly in Japanese; confirm English or multilingual support |
| Hours | 9:30–16:00; closed Mondays (next day when Monday is a holiday) and 28 Dec–4 Jan |
| Access | 5 min from Osaki-Hirokoji, 6 min from Fudomae or 8 min from Gotanda |
| Booking | Regular visits do not require booking; capacity limits may apply when busy |
ExperienceHighlights
Go to TOC Building 3F in Gotanda, ask about uniform-experience tickets, then explore police work and history.
Focus children on work simulations and films; main exhibits also have English labels.
- The museum has moved to Nishi-Gotanda; old Kyobashi addresses and photos are no longer directions.
- From 1 October 2026, uniform dressing is weekends and public holidays only, with first-come tickets.
- No eating or drinking inside, no luggage lockers and no parking discount.
Reviews
Highlights
I appreciated the free admission.
Everything was on one floor, making it easy to explore, with substantial exhibits.
Drawbacks
The exhibition is small with relatively few exhibits; I think a quick look would take about thirty minutes.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the Police Museum now?
It moved from Kyobashi on 24 April 2026 to TOC Building 3F, 7-22-17 Nishigotanda, Shinagawa.
When can children try on police uniforms?
From 1 October 2026, uniform try-on runs weekends and holidays only, in sizes 100, 120 and 140, with first-come tickets.
Are food and lockers available?
Food and drink are prohibited and lockers are not provided. Travel light because capacity limits can apply.
What facilities are there for families?
- Rainy days：The museum is indoors on TOC Building's third floor; the station approach is outside
- Toilets and nursing：Use toilets in the TOC Building; the museum has no lockers
- Food：Food and drink are not allowed inside
- Strollers：Capacity limits may apply when busy; travel light because lockers are not provided
Official information and access
Recheck current hours, prices and booking conditions on the official site before travelling.