The ‘hidden gem’ Greater Manchester museum you need to visit over Easter
manchestereveningnews.co.ukGreater Manchester is home to a wide range of museums, covering everything from football to science and industry. Yet there’s probably one you’ve walked past dozens of times without even realising, and it’s certainly worth a visit during the Easter Holidays.
Located on Newton Street in the Northern Quarter, the Greater Manchester Police Museum and Archives explores the history of the city’s police force.
It’s housed in a former police station dating back to the Victorian era. Founded in 1981, the museum has been recognised twice by Visit England as a ‘hidden gem’ and it’s received rave reviews from visitors.
Step inside and you’ll discover Victorian-style prison cells and a courtroom. READ MORE: The most beautiful places you can see blossom in Manchester this spring It’s packed full of old artefacts which will intrigue any budding police officers or detectives.
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