更新日：2026年6月12日
Police Museum
- The Police Museum displays an array of exhibits tracing the history of the Japanese police from its birth to the present, and introduces you to the current activities of the Metropolitan Police Department. The Museum is the place where you can see, learn, and experience the MPD.
- Explore the life and work of the MPD's founder and its first Superintendent General Toshiyoshi Kawaji, major cases in the Department's history, and changes in police uniforms and equipment. You'll also be introduced to the MPD's personnel assigned to various fields of police service.
- Have fun learning what it's like to be a police officer with child-friendly attractions, such as animation movies and police-work simulators.
- For international visitors, most exhibits are displayed with English captions.
Information
Hours and Admission
9:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Closed on Mondays (or the next day if falling on a national holiday) and Year-end and New Year holidays (Dec. 28 – Jan. 4)
Admission fee
Free
Address
3F TOC Building 7-22-17 Nishi-Gotanda, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo 141-0031
Directions
- Gotanda Station, JR / Toei Asakusa Line (8-minute walk)
- Fudō-mae Station, Tokyu Meguro Line (6-minute walk)
- Ōsakihirokōji Station, Tokyu Ikegami Line (5-minute walk)
Visitor Guidelines
- If you plan to use the parking lot, please check the vehicle size restrictions and other details on the TOC Building’s official website in advance.(Please note that the Police Museum does not provide parking vouchers.)
- If your vehicle exceeds the size restrictions of the parking lot, please use public transportation.
- Passenger pick-up/drop-off and vehicle waiting are not permitted at the shuttle bus stop in front of the TOC Building main entrance. For safety reasons, please also refrain from doing so on nearby streets.
- No eating or drinking is permitted on the Museum premises.
- No lockers or storage areas are available.
- Photography is prohibited in some areas.
- No pets are allowed.
Exhibits
Special exhibitions
Enjoy special exhibitions themed around police, and take part in events where you can experience MPD activities first-hand.
Changing with the Times （History of the Police）
Learn about significant historical events and their backgrounds, and discover how the MPD has evolved and changed since its inception to keep pace with society.
- Memoir of Toshiyoshi Kawaji
- Significant events from the Meiji to Heisei eras
The Present and Future of the MPD （Safeguarding the Capital）
Tokyo-Japan's capital and an international metropolis. Learn what threats face Tokyo and how the police protect its citizens.
- Mini theater
- Explore activities of each Bureau, and more
The Capabilities to Resolve Incidents and Accidents
Learn how police officers fight and solve crimes and accidents in the capital city of Tokyo through interactive exhibits.
- Hands-on experience at apolice box
- Lift fingerprints, and more
What's it like to work at a police box?
Challenge yourself to police work
Protecting the People and the City
Community involvement is essential in preventing crimes and accidents.
Get ready-to-use tips on crime prevention here.
- Leam about crime prevention through adiorama
- Experience 110 emergency calls, and more
Let's learn about the police officers in your neighborhood
Challenge yourself to police work
Cycling simulator to learn about traffic safety
Communication Hall
Get up close to police vehicles and take photos of your kids in police uniforms.
- Uniform try-on for kids
- Patrol car, motorcycle,the helicopter "Harukaze," and more
Uniform try-on for kids
Actual police vehicles on display
Actual police vehicles on display
Wanna be a Police Officer?
Kids can try on a community or traffic officer's uniform. You can take photos of your kids on a police motorcycle, etc. on display.
(Please ask the reception desk for a numbered ticket indicating the time at which your kid(s) can try on the uniform.
Uniform try-ons will end once all numbered tickets have been issued.)
- Uniforms are available in sizes 100/120/140cm for boys and girls. (Height limits may apply.)
- Please bring your own camera.
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情報発信元
警視庁 広報課 広報センター（警察博物館）
電話：03-3581-4321（警視庁代表）
