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Crime and Punishment at the Justice and Police Museum

by Lauren on January 4th, 2008

The Justice and Police Museum reveals the fascinating history of Australia’s criminals and their punishments.

The beautiful sandstone building has been fully restored while remaining faithful to its 1800s design. Inside the museum there are many winding steps and corridors, but the map will ensure you don’t get lost or miss any of the exhibits.

The museum features a magistrates court, a recreated police charge room and remand cells, a gallery of historic Sydney mug shots, and a chilling collection of weapons.

There is also some brilliant memorabilia from the infamous Pyjama Girl case, the Graeme Thorne kidnapping, and the days of legendary bushrangers Frank Gardiner, Ben Hall, and Captain Moonlight.

If your kids are raising hell these school holidays, a visit to the Justice and Police Museum may be the perfect excursion. Hearing the stories about how criminals were punished might make them think twice before misbehaving!

Dates: Open weekends, and every day during the school holidays
Time: Open 10 am to 5 pm
Location: Justice and Police Museum
Address: Corner of Albert and Phillips Street, Circular Quay
Public transport: Catch a train or ferry to Circular Quay. The museum is a two-minute walk away
Parking: Nearby parking stations are located in the Sir Stamford Hotel in Albert Street, the Intercontinental Hotel in Phillip Street, and the Sydney Opera House
Cost: Adults cost $8, children and concession passes are $4, and family tickets are $17
Website: http://www.hht.net.au/museums/jp/justice_and_police_museum

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