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Crowd watches police officer rappel down Calgary Police Discovery Centre building exterior.
Museum visitors examine vintage police equipment display and interactive call box exhibit. Museum visitors watch traffic collision footage on a screen as a police officer observes.
Person using a VR headset in a cyber safety exhibit with bright digital displays. Children explore a vintage police motorcycle and car display inside a brightly lit museum.

Calgary Police Discovery Centre

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The Calgary Police Discovery Centre is a free indoors police museum in northeast Calgary, located at 5111 47 Street NE near the airport and dozens of great hotels. Visitors explore Calgary history through hands on activities, real policing artifacts, and educational crime prevention exhibits. Families enjoy fingerprinting, scavenger hunts, police vehicles, and interactive learning zones. True crime fans appreciate authentic investigative stories and tools used in real cases. The Centre offers programs on cyber safety, drugs, gangs, and community safety that empower youth and adults. It is a unique destination where education, crime prevention, and unforgettable experiences come together.

Details

Season Availability
Year-round
Traveller Type
Families & Kids
Duration
1-2 hoursHalf day
Guided
GuidedSelf-guided
Accessibility Inclusivity
Wheelchair AccessibleLGBTQS+ Friendly
Paid Or Ticketed
No Ticket Required

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