The Police Museum was officially opened on 23 September 1968 and is currently housed in the Compol Building. The displays were initially not augmented and the curator and his personnel devoted all their time to collecting items of historical value.

The crime section depicted various types of crime without overplaying the sensational aspect of crime. This section rather focused on education and were augmented by striking and interesting illustrations. The second section depicted the various phases of the police force’s growth and development over numerous decades. Over a period of almost 71 years, not only the appearance of police officials, but also their work situation, resources and techniques of crime investigation had changed considerably. Although the third section that dealt with “terrorism” was not entirely completed, it was also opened to the public. The exhibitions filled two entire floors of the Compol Building and immediately proved to be a popular tourist attraction.

International Museum Day is celebrated annually on 18 May. The Police Museum arranged the celebrations for Museum Day in 1995. The staff of the Police Museum, the National Museum of Cultural History, Melrose House, the Pretoria Art Museum and the Transvaal Museum participated in a procession through the streets of Pretoria and the public was allowed free entrance to these museums. The Police Museum conducted a night tour which coincided with the opening of new displays. The tour formed part of the Restructuring and Development Programme and was attended by Mr Tokyo Sexwale, the then Premier of Gauteng.

Where: Pretorius and Shubert str Pretoria

Pretoria Art Museum

VISION:
An art museum of world renown, specialising in South African art.

MISSION:
Collecting, documenting and conserving outstanding examples of mainly South African art; researching and compiling exhibitions from the permanent collection; hosting major national and international travelling exhibitions, supplemented by educational activities.

Key Performance Areas:

Exhibitions:
Supplemented by educational projects / programmes / functions / cultural events.

Publicity & Marketing:
Museum catalogues and publications are for sale. See also press releases.

Museum Collection:
Conservation / documentation / restoration / acquisitions / research.

Education:
Training of education assistants and museum guides / workshops / learning experiences for schools.

Services:
Information Centre:

The Information Centre is an invaluable source of information for people interested in, or researching the visual arts. Educators, students, learners and members of the public may use the vast collection of art reference books. Newspaper clippings on Southern African artists and art make the Pretoria Art Museum's Information Centre unique.

Visitors may browse in the Information Centre. Please book guided tours for groups (minimum 10 people) by calling Mmutle Arthur Kgokong, tel 012 344 1807/8.

Rental of Venues:

* The Henry Preiss Hall may be rented for events after hours. Contact Lizette van der Kooi at the Art Museum at 012 344 1807/8

* The Kopanong Centre in Arcadia Park may be rented for workshops and activities. Contact Mmutle Kgokong at the Pretoria Art Museum.

Visiting Hours
Tuesday to Saturday: 10:00 to 17:00
Sunday: 10:00 to 17:00

Closed on Mondays and Public Holidays

An Admission fee is payable. Fees available on request.

Contact Details:

Telephone Number: 012 344 1807/8
Fax Number: 012 344 1809
International Telephone number: +27 (0)12 344 1807/8
International Fax number: +27 (0)12 344 1809

Postal address:
PO Box 40925
Arcadia
0007
Pretoria
Republic of South Africa

Physical address:
Pretoria Art Museum
Cnr Schoeman and Wessels Str
Arcadia Park
Arcadia
Pretoria
Gauteng
Republic of South Africa

The Police Museum dates back to 1932 when the SAP College, a depot at that time, started it on a small scale. The items on display mainly included instruments used in the commission of crime, exhibits in important and sensational criminal cases and other items connected with crime. The museum mainly served as an aid in the training of police students.

The Police Museum was officially opened on 23 September 1968 and is currently housed in the Compol Building. The displays were initially not augmented and the curator and his personnel devoted all their time to collecting items of historical value.

The crime section depicted various types of crime without overplaying the sensational aspect of crime. This section rather focused on education and were augmented by striking and interesting illustrations. The second section depicted the various phases of the police force’s growth and development over numerous decades. Over a period of almost 71 years, not only the appearance of police officials, but also their work situation, resources and techniques of crime investigation had changed considerably. Although the third section that dealt with “terrorism” was not entirely completed, it was also opened to the public. The exhibitions filled two entire floors of the Compol Building and immediately proved to be a popular tourist attraction.

International Museum Day is celebrated annually on 18 May. The Police Museum arranged the celebrations for Museum Day in 1995. The staff of the Police Museum, the National Museum of Cultural History, Melrose House, the Pretoria Art Museum and the Transvaal Museum participated in a procession through the streets of Pretoria and the public was allowed free entrance to these museums. The Police Museum conducted a night tour which coincided with the opening of new displays. The tour formed part of the Restructuring and Development Programme and was attended by Mr Tokyo Sexwale, the then Premier of Gauteng.

Where: Pretorius and Shubert str Pretoria