Crime Museum

The Metropolitan Police have loaned some of their Crime Museum artifacts to the Museum of London for a special exhibit. The crime museum began in 1870 and is typically used in training new officers and detectives. 

The exhibit includes original evidence from some infamous cases including the Kray brothers, the Great Train Robbery, and the Acid Bath Murderer. Below is a photo of an old lantern outside a police station, also on display.

The exhibit shows how solving and punishing crimes has changed since the Victorian era. There were displays with general information on courtroom drawings, evidence used to convict the accused, death masks, and capital punishment. Then in the second room they had information on specific crimes including the perpetrator, the victim, and how the crime was solved. It was really fascinating and the entire exhibit was put together really well. 

 I went on a weekday afternoon with my friend Lisa and was surprised that the museum was packed with people. But I suppose this is an opportunity to see things typically not available to the public and I'm glad I was able to go.