Phoenix Police Museum
The Phoenix Police Museum is located on 2nd Avenue and Jefferson Street, on the 1st floor of the Historic Phoenix City Hall. Head to Phoenix to see it. It was established in 1995.
A museum inside Phoenix
Summers are hot
July and August highs run 104–105°, and about 175 days a year reach 90°. When to go ↓
You can stay in Phoenix
Phoenix Police Museum is inside Phoenix, which has 316 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
Best months: Jan, Feb, Mar, Nov and Dec
January, February, March, November and December are the mild months, with highs of 66–78°. When to go ↓
An airport 4 miles away
Phoenix Sky Harbor (PHX) has airline service, about 4 miles from Phoenix Police Museum.
Established in 1995
Phoenix Police Museum dates from 1995. About ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
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Phoenix Police Museum
The Phoenix Police Museum is located on 2nd Avenue and Jefferson Street, on the 1st floor of the Historic Phoenix City Hall. The museum highlights the history of the Phoenix Police Department from 1881, when Henry Garfias, was elected the first city marshal to the present. The museum also has an exhibit which explains the connection between the Phoenix Police and the "Miranda Rights". There are various educational exhibits in the museum some of which the community can participate and have an interactive experience.
- Type
- Museum
- Established
- 1995
Bases for Phoenix Police Museum
To stay close, try Phoenix (316) and Tempe (75).
- 1Mortgage Matchup Center
- 2State Farm Stadium
- 3Chase Field
- 4Mountain America Stadium
- 5Desert Diamond Arena
- 6Arizona State Capitol
- 7Mullett Arena
- 8Camelback Mountain
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Phoenix Police Museum | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix | in town | — | 316 257 hotels · 22 motels · 10 inns & B&Bs · 9 lodges & cabins · 2 hostels · 5 campgrounds · 11 RV parks | 1,665,481 | $421K | D |
| Tempe | 9 mi southeast | 15 min | 75 66 hotels · 6 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground | 190,571 | $455K | D |
| Glendale | 9 mi northwest | 15 min | 26 21 hotels · 2 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 RV park | 260,572 | $388K | D |
| Mesa | 21 mi east | 30 min | 123 67 hotels · 17 motels · 4 inns & B&Bs · 3 lodges & cabins · 3 campgrounds · 29 RV parks | 513,656 | $408K | C− |
| Scottsdale | 21 mi northeast | 30 min | 108 100 hotels · 2 motels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 4 lodges & cabins | 243,006 | $790K | C |
| Paradise Valley | 10 mi northeast | 15 min | 19 18 hotels · 1 inn or B&B | 12,251 | $2,000K | B+ |
| Chandler | 17 mi southeast | 25 min | 48 38 hotels · 4 motels · 1 lodge or cabins · 3 campgrounds · 2 RV parks | 278,748 | $508K | B− |
| Tolleson | 10 mi west | 15 min | 6 6 hotels | 9,224 | $306K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
While you are near Phoenix Police Museum
Other well-known places within 13 miles.
1in town Stadium & arenaMortgage Matchup Center
Big draw212 mi Stadium & arenaState Farm Stadium
3in town Stadium & arenaChase Field
48 mi Stadium & arenaMountain America Stadium
512 mi Stadium & arenaDesert Diamond Arena
6in town MuseumArizona State Capitol
79 mi Stadium & arenaMullett Arena
88 mi MountainCamelback MountainPhoto credits
Mortgage Matchup Center: Troutfarm27, CC BY-SA 4.0 · State Farm Stadium: Taken by en:Flickr user MCSixth, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Chase Field: U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tyler J. Bolken, Public domain · Mountain America Stadium: Clintus McGintus, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Desert Diamond Arena: Unknown, CC BY 2.0 · Arizona State Capitol: Unknown, CC BY 2.5 · Mullett Arena: Kyvuh, CC0 · Camelback Mountain: Dru Bloomfield from Scottsdale, Arizona, USA, CC BY 2.0
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Questions about Phoenix Police Museum
Is Phoenix Police Museum in Phoenix?
Yes. It’s inside Phoenix, AZ.
When is the best time to visit Phoenix Police Museum?
January, February, March, November and December, with highs of 66–78°.
What is the closest airport to Phoenix Police Museum?
Phoenix Sky Harbor (PHX), about 4 miles away.
Where should I stay near Phoenix Police Museum?
Phoenix (in town, 316 places to stay), Tempe (9 mi, 75 places to stay) and Glendale (9 mi, 26 places to stay).
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