Hamilton Police Historical Society & Museum

The Hamilton Police Museum welcomes you to explore our exhibits of historic police uniforms, equipment, documents and photographs.
The museum is in the historic Tisdale House (built circa 1825) at
314 Wilson Street East
Ancaster, Ontario
(next to the Ancaster Old Town Hall).

We are open to the public on Fridays
 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Please email us for group tours and will do our best
to accommodate your date and time.  hpshistorian@gmail.com

     Overview

helmetThe Hamilton Police Historical Society and Museum Inc. is a not-for-profit organization  managed by a volunteer Board of Directors along with the Hamilton Police Historian, Constable David Kerkhof.   We rely on memberships and donations to operate the museum, manage and restore police artifacts and participate in community events.

We are supported by a group of volunteers, most of whom are retired police members of the Hamilton Police Retirees Association, as well as others who share their time and expertise.  We also operate the Tuck Shop “Call Box”, which is located at the Hamilton Police Service, Central Station at 155 King William Street, Hamilton and sells various clothing, souvenirs and memorabilia with the logo and name of the Hamilton Police Service and the Society to support museum operations.

     Become a Member

Please join the Hamilton Police Museum to help us preserve 190 years of police history in Hamilton by completing the attached Membership Form 

Annual membership fees are $20.00 and may be paid by cheque or by e-transfer to: hpsmusuem@gmail.com

     Contact Us

Hamilton Police Historical Society and Museum Inc.
314 Wilson Street East
Ancaster, Ontario  L9G 2B9
Phone: (905) 648-6404
Email: hpsmusuem@gmail.com

We are open to the public on Fridays from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.   

Please email us for group tours and will do our best to accommodate your date and time. hpsmusuem@gmail.com

Welcome

This website is designed to engage members of the community who are interested in learning about the history of the Hamilton Police Service and our former municipalities. Be sure to check our many photos and explore our different albums. It is our intention to create a virtual museum to explore our history. We hope you enjoy our website or better yet… drop by for a visit.

Click here to find us.

Hamilton Police

Historical Society & Museum

If you have photos, stories or memorabilia that you would like to share, please email us at:

  • hpshistorian@gmail.com
  • historian@hamiltonpolice.ca
314 Wilson Street East, Ancaster, ON L9G 2B9