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Old Police Cells Museum

Telling the story of Policing and Crime in Sussex
Situated in Brighton's old holding cells.
Book a tour via our website.

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The Old Police Cells Museum Reopens in Style!

A truly wonderful week for Old Police Cells Museum as we held our Launch Event, formally reopening the cells after a 2 year closure.

The Mayor of Brighton & Hove hosted us, and we were joined by the Lord-Lieutenant of East Sussex, Sussex Police & Crime Commissioner, the High Sheriff of East Sussex, the Chief Constable of Sussex Police, Author Peter James, Nigel Drake, son of our founder Pat Drake, and many other guests, including representatives from Brighton & Hove City Council as well as trustees and volunteers. We also warmly welcomed Brighton Police Cadets and some beautiful retro police cars.

Our first public tours are this Saturday 16th May and we are sold out! You can book future tours with our brilliant tour guides via the link below

https://www.oldpolicecellsmuseum.com/tours-at-opcm

#Brighton #Sussex #Museum #History #PoliceHistory #Heritage #Community #BrightonEvents #VisitBrighton #Culture #OldPoliceCellsMuseum #SussexPolice #LocalHistory #RetroCars #MuseumReopening


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1 days ago


The Old Police Cells Museum Reopens in Style!

A truly wonderful week for Old Police Cells Museum as we held our Launch Event, formally reopening the cells after a 2 year closure.

The Mayor of Brighton & Hove hosted us, and we were joined by the Lord-Lieutenant of East Sussex, Sussex Police & Crime Commissioner, the High Sheriff of East Sussex, the Chief Constable of Sussex Police, Author Peter James, Nigel Drake, son of our founder Pat Drake, and many other guests, including representatives from Brighton & Hove City Council as well as trustees and volunteers. We also warmly welcomed Brighton Police Cadets and some beautiful retro police cars.

Our first public tours are this Saturday 16th May and we are sold out! You can book future tours with our brilliant tour guides via the link below

https://www.oldpolicecellsmuseum.com/tours-at-opcm

#Brighton #Sussex #Museum #History #PoliceHistory #Heritage #Community #BrightonEvents #VisitBrighton #Culture #OldPoliceCellsMuseum #SussexPolice #LocalHistory #RetroCars #MuseumReopening


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1 days ago

The Old Police Cells Museum Reopens in Style!

A truly wonderful week for Old Police Cells Museum as we held our Launch Event, formally reopening the cells after a 2 year closure.

The Mayor of Brighton & Hove hosted us, and we were joined by the Lord-Lieutenant of East Sussex, Sussex Police & Crime Commissioner, the High Sheriff of East Sussex, the Chief Constable of Sussex Police, Author Peter James, Nigel Drake, son of our founder Pat Drake, and many other guests, including representatives from Brighton & Hove City Council as well as trustees and volunteers. We also warmly welcomed Brighton Police Cadets and some beautiful retro police cars.

Our first public tours are this Saturday 16th May and we are sold out! You can book future tours with our brilliant tour guides via the link below

https://www.oldpolicecellsmuseum.com/tours-at-opcm

#Brighton #Sussex #Museum #History #PoliceHistory #Heritage #Community #BrightonEvents #VisitBrighton #Culture #OldPoliceCellsMuseum #SussexPolice #LocalHistory #RetroCars #MuseumReopening


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1 days ago

Three crime writers walked into a Police Museum! Such a good morning to mark the opening of @opcmuseum at Brighton Town Hall with fellow #Brighton crime writers @peterjamesukand @ellygriffiths17 and many many other good friends. Thanks to @sussexpoliceforce @sussexpcc @brightonhovecc and all volunteers for bringing this heritage gem back to life. Please visit and see if you can spot my Dad’s tribute.


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3 days ago

Three crime writers walked into a Police Museum! Such a good morning to mark the opening of @opcmuseum at Brighton Town Hall with fellow #Brighton crime writers @peterjamesukand @ellygriffiths17 and many many other good friends. Thanks to @sussexpoliceforce @sussexpcc @brightonhovecc and all volunteers for bringing this heritage gem back to life. Please visit and see if you can spot my Dad’s tribute.


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3 days ago

Three crime writers walked into a Police Museum! Such a good morning to mark the opening of @opcmuseum at Brighton Town Hall with fellow #Brighton crime writers @peterjamesukand @ellygriffiths17 and many many other good friends. Thanks to @sussexpoliceforce @sussexpcc @brightonhovecc and all volunteers for bringing this heritage gem back to life. Please visit and see if you can spot my Dad’s tribute.


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3 days ago

Three crime writers walked into a Police Museum! Such a good morning to mark the opening of @opcmuseum at Brighton Town Hall with fellow #Brighton crime writers @peterjamesukand @ellygriffiths17 and many many other good friends. Thanks to @sussexpoliceforce @sussexpcc @brightonhovecc and all volunteers for bringing this heritage gem back to life. Please visit and see if you can spot my Dad’s tribute.


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3 days ago

Three crime writers walked into a Police Museum! Such a good morning to mark the opening of @opcmuseum at Brighton Town Hall with fellow #Brighton crime writers @peterjamesukand @ellygriffiths17 and many many other good friends. Thanks to @sussexpoliceforce @sussexpcc @brightonhovecc and all volunteers for bringing this heritage gem back to life. Please visit and see if you can spot my Dad’s tribute.


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3 days ago


Three crime writers walked into a Police Museum! Such a good morning to mark the opening of @opcmuseum at Brighton Town Hall with fellow #Brighton crime writers @peterjamesukand @ellygriffiths17 and many many other good friends. Thanks to @sussexpoliceforce @sussexpcc @brightonhovecc and all volunteers for bringing this heritage gem back to life. Please visit and see if you can spot my Dad’s tribute.


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3 days ago

We spent the month of April hosting lots of people and organisations as part of our soft launch. This has been so helpful in our preparations for reopening to the public.

A big thank you to: @sussexpoliceforce @katyebourne @mayorofbrightonandhove @brighton_museums @policehistoryuk @brightonhoveregistrars @bowstreetmuseum @visit.brighton @uniofbrighton @brightonhovecc

And another big thank you to all the organisations who help us in our revamp. @accessdisplaysltd @thesignshopchichester @bishopsmove_

We reopen from May 16th! Book your tickets below!

https://www.oldpolicecellsmuseum.com/tours-at-opcm

Tours — #OPCM


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5 days ago

To celebrate our reopening, on Friday May 29th we will be joined by Dr Jonathan Oates, author of The Brighton Trunk Murders and many other true crime books. He will be signing copies of his new book as well as meeting visitors as they join us for the day,



Whether you have booked a tour of the museum for this day or just want to Meet the Author, join us from 10am in Brighton Town Hall (ground floor, Committee Room 1).

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/trunk-murders-book-signing-and-guided-tour-of-victorian-police-cells-tickets-1988480937011?aff=erellivmlt

See you there!


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2 weeks ago

To celebrate our reopening, on Friday May 29th we will be joined by Dr Jonathan Oates, author of The Brighton Trunk Murders and many other true crime books. He will be signing copies of his new book as well as meeting visitors as they join us for the day,



Whether you have booked a tour of the museum for this day or just want to Meet the Author, join us from 10am in Brighton Town Hall (ground floor, Committee Room 1).

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/trunk-murders-book-signing-and-guided-tour-of-victorian-police-cells-tickets-1988480937011?aff=erellivmlt

See you there!


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2 weeks ago

The wait is finally over—the Old Police Cells are officially OPEN! 🔓

Why Visit?

Authentic Atmosphere: Experience the original Victorian-era architecture.

True Stories: Hear the tales of the inmates and officers who walked these halls.

Guided Insight: Our expert historians bring the past back to life.

Book Your Visit

Tours fill up fast, so don’t get left out in the cold!

Secure your spot today: Find the link in our bio to book your tickets via Eventbrite.


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3 weeks ago

The wait is finally over—the Old Police Cells are officially OPEN! 🔓

Why Visit?

Authentic Atmosphere: Experience the original Victorian-era architecture.

True Stories: Hear the tales of the inmates and officers who walked these halls.

Guided Insight: Our expert historians bring the past back to life.

Book Your Visit

Tours fill up fast, so don’t get left out in the cold!

Secure your spot today: Find the link in our bio to book your tickets via Eventbrite.


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3 weeks ago

The wait is finally over—the Old Police Cells are officially OPEN! 🔓

Why Visit?

Authentic Atmosphere: Experience the original Victorian-era architecture.

True Stories: Hear the tales of the inmates and officers who walked these halls.

Guided Insight: Our expert historians bring the past back to life.

Book Your Visit

Tours fill up fast, so don’t get left out in the cold!

Secure your spot today: Find the link in our bio to book your tickets via Eventbrite.


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3 weeks ago


The wait is finally over—the Old Police Cells are officially OPEN! 🔓

Why Visit?

Authentic Atmosphere: Experience the original Victorian-era architecture.

True Stories: Hear the tales of the inmates and officers who walked these halls.

Guided Insight: Our expert historians bring the past back to life.

Book Your Visit

Tours fill up fast, so don’t get left out in the cold!

Secure your spot today: Find the link in our bio to book your tickets via Eventbrite.


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3 weeks ago

We’re taking a look back at the Sussex Police Volunteer Cadets in 1972. It’s fascinating to see the evolution of the uniform—specifically that distinctive red hat band, a unique detail from this era of policing in Eastbourne.


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3 weeks ago

It was a pleasure hosting the Police Society for a tour of our historic cells today! They got a firsthand look at the evolution of policing, from the dark Victorian era to the modern day.

Book your tour today!

#LockedUp #MuseumLife #PoliceHistory #CommunityHeritage #BehindBars


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3 weeks ago

It was a pleasure hosting the Police Society for a tour of our historic cells today! They got a firsthand look at the evolution of policing, from the dark Victorian era to the modern day.

Book your tour today!

#LockedUp #MuseumLife #PoliceHistory #CommunityHeritage #BehindBars


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3 weeks ago

It was a pleasure hosting the Police Society for a tour of our historic cells today! They got a firsthand look at the evolution of policing, from the dark Victorian era to the modern day.

Book your tour today!

#LockedUp #MuseumLife #PoliceHistory #CommunityHeritage #BehindBars


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3 weeks ago

It was a pleasure hosting the Police Society for a tour of our historic cells today! They got a firsthand look at the evolution of policing, from the dark Victorian era to the modern day.

Book your tour today!

#LockedUp #MuseumLife #PoliceHistory #CommunityHeritage #BehindBars


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3 weeks ago


A deep dive into local history. 🏛️ The Registration team spent an insightful afternoon at the Old Police Cells Museum, studying the original 19th-century blueprints and archives of Brighton Town Hall. It’s a privilege to work in a building with such a rich and complex story.


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1 months ago

A deep dive into local history. 🏛️ The Registration team spent an insightful afternoon at the Old Police Cells Museum, studying the original 19th-century blueprints and archives of Brighton Town Hall. It’s a privilege to work in a building with such a rich and complex story.


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1 months ago

Over the past few months, I’ve had the pleasure of working on a commission for the Old Police Cells Museum as a freelance graphic designer.

This is the final result — a full set of flyers, posters, banners, and table cloths created to bring the space to life ahead of its opening.

It’s been a fantastic collaboration, and I’m so excited to see the museum opening its doors soon.

#GraphicDesign #FreelanceDesigner #MuseumProject


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1 months ago

Over the past few months, I’ve had the pleasure of working on a commission for the Old Police Cells Museum as a freelance graphic designer.

This is the final result — a full set of flyers, posters, banners, and table cloths created to bring the space to life ahead of its opening.

It’s been a fantastic collaboration, and I’m so excited to see the museum opening its doors soon.

#GraphicDesign #FreelanceDesigner #MuseumProject


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1 months ago

Over the past few months, I’ve had the pleasure of working on a commission for the Old Police Cells Museum as a freelance graphic designer.

This is the final result — a full set of flyers, posters, banners, and table cloths created to bring the space to life ahead of its opening.

It’s been a fantastic collaboration, and I’m so excited to see the museum opening its doors soon.

#GraphicDesign #FreelanceDesigner #MuseumProject


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1 months ago

Over the past few months, I’ve had the pleasure of working on a commission for the Old Police Cells Museum as a freelance graphic designer.

This is the final result — a full set of flyers, posters, banners, and table cloths created to bring the space to life ahead of its opening.

It’s been a fantastic collaboration, and I’m so excited to see the museum opening its doors soon.

#GraphicDesign #FreelanceDesigner #MuseumProject


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1 months ago

First tour of the refreshed cells at Old Police Cells 🔑

Thanks to Ian and our first happy visitors!

We are open for feedback tours!


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1 months ago

First tour of the refreshed cells at Old Police Cells 🔑

Thanks to Ian and our first happy visitors!

We are open for feedback tours!


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1 months ago

Our new leaflets are ready ✨
Designed by @lucydixon_oilpainter
Excited to finally have these out—keep an eye out if you spot one!
#NewLeaflets #SmallBusinessLife #BehindTheScenes


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1 months ago

Can you imagine spending the night in this police cell?
What was once a place you’d never want to end up… is being transformed into somewhere you just might. Stay tuned.
#OldToNew #SneakPeek #RenovationReveal #CanYouImagine


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1 months ago


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