When to go
- Time of day
- Open 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM (Closed on Sundays)
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Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Police Museum
Kollam museum on the history of policing, from old firearms to forensic methods
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01 — The story
The story
Described as the only museum of its type in India, the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Police Museum at Kollam is, devoted to how police work has changed over time. Its displays include weapons, ammunition and equipment from the 18th and 19th centuries, along with charts on modern methods such as DNA testing and fingerprinting and photographs of police dogs.
A statue of Vallabhbhai Patel weighing about 1.1 tonnes, made by a police constable, stands among the exhibits. The Martyr's Gallery remembers officers who were killed on duty, and another section displays medals given to police personnel of different ranks.
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02 — About
About Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Police Museum
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03 — Plan your visit
Plan your visit
On the ground
- Access
- Nearest airport: Thivandrum International Airport (TRV), Thiruvananthapuram.; Nearest railway station: Kollam Junction Railway Station.
Where it is
Kollam, Kerala
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