Winnipeg Police-Service Museum
245 Smith St, R3C1K1 Winnipeg, MB, Canada

Looking to get out from the cold? We have an idea - come visit all the old at the Winnipeg Police Museum. We are now open with limited hours - Tues - Thurs, 10am - 3pm. Please call upon arrival to be avoid the line up. ... 204-232-4110 See more

The Museum is happy to be reopening! We have reduced our hours and have a limited capacity of 6 so suggest you call to confirm your attendance. See you soon!

Winnipeg Police church parade crossing Osborne Street Bridge - June 9, 1935 #wpsmuseum #wpshistory #wpgmuseum #wpghistory #winnipeg #mbmuseum #policehistory

In these trying times, we have some good news - the 2021 Canine Unit Calendars are now available. We have a limited number for sale in the museum and through our online store: https://wpsmuseum.square.site/s/shop Proceeds from this year's calendar are going to Heart & Stroke!... For more details visit: https://www.winnipeg.ca/police/insidewps/k9calendar.stm

Happy Friday! The Manitoba Association of Chiefs of Police has started an Unsolved Mystery Friday project. Here is the first of the series ... maybe something you will find in the museum one day! #MysteryFriday

A trip through Brookside Cemetary. #rememberanceday2020

During WWI, 152 Winnipeg Police Officers took leave to join the military - 29 lost their lives. During WWII, a number of officers again took leave to join the military - 5 lost their lives. To this day, numerous Winnipeg Police Officers continue to enroll in the military in their mission to protect Canadians. Join us in sharing a moment of silence at 11:11am as we remember the men and women who served and lost their lives, those who returned from war and those who continue to serve on behalf of our nation. #RemembranceDay https://youtu.be/dymfdXc1Xh8

From the late 20’s until May 27, 1931, when the force constructed its first ever revolver range in the basement of the Rupert Street station, officers were permitted to use the facilities at what is now a federal heritage building, the McGeegor Street Armoury. One of the earliest known revolver teams in Winnipeg was from E division - Canadian Champions 1926 - 1927, C. Tangstad, G.T Stokes, J. Granby, J. Brune, R. McDonald, E. Dobbs. Combat shoots in North America originated... in 1958 and opened to all officers in 1959. Winnipeg was the only Canadian team to the attend the first international shoot held in Bloomington, Indiana during May 1958 with teams from 22 American states. That team consisted of N.Stewart, S.Smyth, D.Thorsteinson, and R.Taylor. Later the same year, Winnipeg Police built a small outdoor range adjacent to the Winnipeg Revolver and Pistol Club at the Glen Murphy Range. In 1961 Winnipeg hosted the first Canadian competitive outdoor combat shoot. #wpshistory #wpghistory #wpgmuseum #winnipeg #police #combatshooting @bloomingtonpd #canadianhistory #revolverteam

The school patrol program in winnipeg goes way back! Below, CST R.Scott of the St James - Assiniboine Police Department provides a grade 5 student with some patrol safety tips. The museum would like to expand on this history and we are looking artifacts related to school patrols. If you can help, contact the museum at Wps-museum@winnipeg. #wpsmuseum #wpgmuseum #winnipeg #winnipeghistory #schoolpatrol #history #artifacts #policemuseum

With the freshly fallen snow today we thought you might enjoy this throwback! #wpshistory #wpghistory #wpgmuseum #policehistory #policecar #policesnowmobile #policejacket #policestation #winnipeg

In the late 70’s District 2 police were experiencing a high number of accidents on Portage Ave between St James and Headingley. As a result this light bar was fashioned to warn people to slow down. One officer reports taking off after a speeder and forgetting to lower it. What a sight that would have been to see! #wpshistory #wpghistory #wpgmuseum #police #policecar #traffic #justslowdown #plymouth #trafficpolice

Came across this poster for the Canadian Police Association Golf Championship! What ever happened to these events?!? The Manitoba Finals were held at @pineridgegolfclub - wonder if they have pictures! #wpghistory #wpgmuseum #manitobahistory #canadianhistory #policehistory #policeathleticleague #golf #1975 #manitoba

Your help is needed! The RCMP Heritage Centre is looking to improve its museum and is looking for input from all walks of life, They have developed a 10-minute online survey that will be open from October 1st-15th and will offer participants a chance to win 1 of 3 $100 gift cards to use at the Centre's gift shop in-person or online. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/RCMPHCExperience

Sad to say we have closed down for the rest of October out of concern for our volunteers and visitors due to raised COVID 19 levels. Our online store remains opens for both pick up and shipping. https://wpsmuseum.square.site/s/shop... See you soon!

The third and last video of the History of Manitoba Police series is complete. https://m.youtube.com/watch?feature=youtu.be&v=AvgLJFVlkbA

The 22nd MACP Police and Peace Officer Memorial is being held virtually this year. A video has been posed on the MACP website and everyone is encouraged to watch the virtual Memorial on Sunday, September 27th at 11:00 am to honour Manitoba’s fallen officers.

The 78 Ford was looking sharp as usual in this years Truck Convoy for Special Olympics and Special Olympics Manitoba Thank you to these drivers and all the members of the Manitoba Trucking Association who have been hard at work fundraising virtually for Special Olympics Athletes. Drivers will be checking in via social media all day. ... #TruckConvoy2020 #VirtualTruckConvoyMB #SOTogether #thisishowweconvoy

The Red and the Assiniboine Rivers are the two primary waterways in the Winnipeg, but there are many other rivers, creeks, and retention ponds where police divi...ng operations are conducted. The Underwater Search & Recovery Unit is a support unit that can be called upon to aid in any police investigation. 2020 marks the 50th year of service for the Unit. The video gives you a glimpse into the work of this dedicated group.

Our doors are open! We are pleased to be participating in doors open from a safe distance. While things are a little different this year we still have our dynamic volunteers sharing information throughout the museum. We are welcoming walk ins provided we can keep everyone a safe distance from each other.