Kent Police is a strong and energetic community of active and retired Officers and staff, and their shared history is a very special part of the Force’s character. This continuing history of Kent Police and an understanding of the issues surrounding policing, past and present, also form an important part of our community identity and well-being.
The creation of a new public museum in a town well known for its long history and rich heritage will make a real impact on visitors, giving insight into the history and development of one of the UK’s largest Police forces.
As time passes and the collection grows, and we build our electronic record keeping, the Museum will also become a valuable resource for those people researching their family history and for those studying policing and its history.
When the Museum opens, you will be able to:
- try on a real police uniform and see what you’d look like if you were an officer;
- hear real life stories of people who have been involved with Kent Police;
- step into our Edwardian cell block;
- see the evidence that brought criminals to justice in Kent in our crime room.
As well as the exhibitions we create, we'll have a strong learning offer for schools which will link directly to the National Curriculum. This will be supported by a programme of talks and fun learning activities for all ages.