At Museo Policial in Buenos Aires, exhibits trace the history and work of the Federal Police through rooms devoted to different specialties, including Infantry and fallen officers. The collection also includes objects connected to notorious criminals such as El Petiso Orejudo. Its displays bring together the history of police service and the unsettling details of real crimes, giving the museum a distinctive focus for visitors interested in Argentina’s policing and criminal history. Allow time to approach some crime-related exhibits at your own pace.
Rooms on police work and crime
The museum arranges material by theme, including displays on Infantry and officers who died in service. Objects associated with notorious criminals, among them El Petiso Orejudo, bring the history of crime into the same visit as the record of police work. The exhibits connect the collection to real events, so some displays may feel unsettling.
FAQ
Where is Museo Policial?
It is at San Martín 353 in Buenos Aires.
When is Museo Policial open?
The museum is open Wednesday to Friday from 2 to 7 pm. It is closed Monday, Tuesday and weekends.
What can you see at Museo Policial?
Themed rooms cover police specialties such as Infantry and fallen officers. The collection also includes objects connected to notorious criminals, including El Petiso Orejudo.
