I went to church today and while I was at home I still hadn’t decided what I would visit in Glasgow. I was still trying to find locations when I got to the church. I searched different museums in Glasgow and got a long list, which included the Glasgow Police Museum. She was looking for a place with free admission.

I also checked the opening hours, which appeared on Google:

Sunday 12–4:30 pm
Monday 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Thursday 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Friday 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Saturday 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Let me tell you a little history about my bus trip. When I finished at the church, it was drizzling a little, so I used my umbrella. I don’t like rainy days, but I was determined to go to the museum. While trying to get my map app to work, I saw a bus with the same number as the one on my map. I didn’t check if I was going in the right direction, I just got on and luckily I was going in the right direction.

Since I was a few minutes early, I arrived at the area around 11:35, walked to a shopping center, bought sunglasses from H&M that matched my outfit, and then headed to the restaurant area to eat. I finished my meal and started walking towards the museum.

When I arrived at the museum, I was a little confused because it didn’t look like a normal museum building. However, I followed the instructions on the door: I pressed a button and rang the bell. The door opened and I went up to the first floor.

Upon arrival I was greeted by a lovely man who turned out to be a retired teacher. The way he introduced me to the first part of the museum was wonderful. He made the police museum come to life. He is an amazing storyteller with a lot of information to share. He walked around, waited on different people and made sure everything was okay. I loved how organized everything was and I must say that this museum deserves a bigger space.

I read about the beginnings of the police force in Scotland and police forces around the world. Some highlights included real fingerprints from crime stories, and the police officers who solved these crimes also appeared in the museum. The evolution of the Glasgow police uniform was shown, along with different police medals from around the world. The variety of police uniforms from different countries was impressive. My favorites were the Indian and Belgian police uniforms. I have always loved the Indian police uniform, especially in movies.

I love this place and I think everyone who visits Glasgow should go to the Glasgow Police Museum. You will be able to learn more about the police force, which deserves even more recognition, and a more suitable museum would be a good start.

I also met a retired police officer who was very tall, handsome and well spoken. He told me more about the museum and its findings. I bought two souvenirs: a police badge and the museum badge. My Sunday couldn’t have been better. Have you visited a police museum before? If yes, which one?

1. Rich historical vision: The museum offers an in-depth look at the beginnings of the police force in Scotland, providing valuable historical context and understanding.

5. Impressive collection of medals: The museum displays different police medals from around the world, highlighting international recognition for bravery and service.

7. personal interaction: Visitors can interact with expert guides, who provide detailed and interesting information, enhancing the overall experience.

9. Free admission: The museum offers free admission, making it an accessible and affordable activity for everyone.