Exhibits

The Winnipeg Police Museum displays artifacts relating to the history of the Winnipeg Police Force  from it’s beginning in 1874 to present.

Displays include early equipment such as handcuffs, clubs and firearms, early police identification tools, including camera, fingerprint cards and arrest photos aka “mug shots”, and equipment worn by past specialty units.

The Museum also display information of some of Winnipeg’s most prolific criminals, historical events, and numerous vehicles.

We welcome visitors to take selfies throughout the museum, including at our mugshot station, inside an original 1911 jail cell and as a passenger in our 1925 REO Police Patrol otherwise called the “Paddy Wagon”. 

Featured Exhibit

History of Manitoba Police

The year 2020 not only marked the Province of Manitoba’s 150th anniversary, it also marked the 150th anniversary of the establishment of the Manitoba Provincial Police. In celebration of Manitoba 150 a new display was developed. The display focuses on three policemen – Louise de Plainville, Percy Rose, and Charles Constantine. You will find artifacts dating back to the beginning of policing in the province, original letters, photos and stories.

In addition, the Winnipeg Police Museum’s board of directors vice president, John Burchill, has authored a book – Pioneer Policemen, The History of the Manitoba Provincial Police, Volume 1, 1870 – 1920. 

History

death of a Chief - Richard Power
The Naming of Charles Rooke Lake
Murder in St. Boniface
The Rat Portage War
John C. McRae - Commissioner of Police 1915 -1917

Based on the book – Pioneer Policemen – This History of the Manitoba Provincial Police, Volume 1, 1870 – 1920, this video features Percy Rose, who worked for the Manitoba Provincial Police in The Pas, Manitoba from 1917 – 1932. 

Visit the museum to view the display, read more great stories and see our collection of atrifacts

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