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Police Museum Tokyo
A free police museum that moved to Gotanda in 2026, with family exhibits on policing history, vehicles, uniforms and police work.
Key information
| Age | Preschool through elementary and families |
|---|---|
| Fee | Free Admission |
| Typical visit | 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 and address | Nearest station5 min from Osaki-Hirokoji, 6 min from Fudomae or 8 min from GotandaAddressTOC Building 3F, 7-22-17 Nishigotanda, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo |
| Official website | www.keishicho.metro.tokyo.lg.jp/about_mpd/welcome/welcome/museum_tour.html |
| Booking / application | Regular visits do not require booking; capacity limits may apply when busy |
Information checked: 2026-09-11
Family facilities
A quick pre-visit check for wet-weather access, nursing, toilets, food and strollers.
- 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
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.