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Bow Street Museum @bowstreetmuseum.bsky.social · 17d

Join us at the Museum for Terror in the Blitz: the Air Raid Killer. Discover the macabre tale of Gordon Cummins, a serviceman who shocked a nation and left an indelible mark on forensic science, criminology, psychology, & history itself.
https://bowstreetpolicemuseum.digitickets.co.uk/category/36332

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Bow Street Museum @bowstreetmuseum.bsky.social · 22d

Fascinating to learn from the opening of @VAM_East David Bowie Centre, that Bowie had been working on a musical about 18th-century crime & justice with Henry & John Fielding at the forefront of bringing justice to Bow Street.

Read more about it here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c3dpdpvj083o

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Bow Street Museum @bowstreetmuseum.bsky.social · 23d

Some quaking new items are available now in our shop!

We took our new additions for a quick building tour, starting with the former entrance to Bow Street Police Station. This entrance would be used by the public and police staff alike.

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Bow Street Museum @bowstreetmuseum.bsky.social · 26d

We are excited to be welcoming back Naomi Ryan for what is sure to be another sell-out talk!
Discover some of the most confounding murder cases in criminal history, & explore how the supernatural shaped modern understanding of murder.
https://bowstreetpolicemuseum.digitickets.co.uk/category/36332

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Bow Street Museum @bowstreetmuseum.bsky.social · 28d

Suffragette September

If you missed out last time now's your chace to see our special exhibition Suffragettes at Bow Street - The Fight for Hope.

Make sure you book your tickets before the 5th October.

https://bowstreetpolicemuseum.digitickets.co.uk/event-tickets/33249?catID=33153&navItem=721280

Bow Street Museum @bowstreetmuseum.bsky.social · Sep 10

It was a pleasure hosting the British Red Cross and their guests last week as part of their annual “Escape the Tower” fundraising event.

If you’re looking for a unique venue for an event, our Museum could be the perfect fit!

Contact us: https://bowstreetmuseum.org.uk/about-us/stay-in-touch/

Bow Street Museum @bowstreetmuseum.bsky.social · Aug 30

Last Chance! Our Survey closes Sunday 31st August

Your feedback matters! Take a moment to let us know what events you’d be interested in seeing at Bow Street by filling in our feedback form: https://forms.gle/Ecn6myuwKHaE9f949

Bow Street Museum @bowstreetmuseum.bsky.social · Aug 26

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Bow Street Museum @bowstreetmuseum.bsky.social · Aug 22

Thank you so much to yesterday's speakers @crimelabsquad for sharing the fascinating history of forensics and for facilitating fingerprints workshop.

Thanks to our @uolmuseumstudies placement student Maddie for the pics 📷

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Bow Street Museum @bowstreetmuseum.bsky.social · Aug 20

Help decide our Future Events

Your feedback matters! Take a moment to let us know what events you’d be interested in seeing at Bow Street by filling in our feedback form: https://forms.gle/Ecn6myuwKHaE9f949

Bow Street Museum @bowstreetmuseum.bsky.social · Aug 19

📣 NEXT WALKING TOUR DATES 📣

Summer weather has finally arrived, now is the perfect time to get out and explore the fascinating history of London. All walking tours include FREE entry to the Museum.

See our website for more details and to book. https://bowstreetmuseum.org.uk/whatson/guided-tours/

Bow Street Museum @bowstreetmuseum.bsky.social · Aug 17

FINAL SUMMER WORKHOPS

Last chance to book a space on our Summer workshops FREE for Under 12s

Fingerprints 22nd & 29th @ 14:30
Storytime 23rd & 30th @ 11:30

Tickets are selling FAST make sure you book yours now https://bowstreetpolicemuseum.digitickets.co.uk/category/36017?navItem=721281

Bow Street Museum @bowstreetmuseum.bsky.social · Aug 15

SOLD OUT - Next week's Fingerprint Masterclass is completely sold out.

Missed out on tickets? Be sure to sign up to our mailing list to be the first to hear about our upcoming events programme.

Bow Street Museum @bowstreetmuseum.bsky.social · Aug 14

“Courage calls to courage everywhere" - Millicent Fawcett

New dates added for our Votes for Women tour:
💜Sun 31st Aug💚
💚Sun 5th Oct💜

With FREE entry to the Museum included, what are you waiting for?

Book tickets - https://bowstreetpolicemuseum.digitickets.co.uk/category/34981?navItem=721282

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Bow Street Museum @bowstreetmuseum.bsky.social · Aug 1

Help decide our Future Events

Your feedback matters! Take a moment to let us know what events you’d be interested in seeing at Bow Street by filling in our feedback form: https://forms.gle/Ecn6myuwKHaE9f949

Bow Street Museum @bowstreetmuseum.bsky.social · Jul 30

🎉TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Award 2025! 🎉

We’re officially in the top 10% of attractions worldwide – for the second year in a row! Thank you to everyone for visiting and sharing your reviews, and a special thanks to our Museum team for all their hard work to make this place what it is.

Bow Street Museum @bowstreetmuseum.bsky.social · Jul 28

New in the Museum shop for the Summer Holidays!

Why not check out our @thinkforensic Spy Kit for the aspiring detective in your life. Comes complete with disguise, spy code kit and UV pen and torch for secret note taking.

Bow Street Museum @bowstreetmuseum.bsky.social · Jul 26

🌞AUGUST SUMMER HOLIDAYS🌞

Summer and sunshine are here and there's plenty to do at Bow Street Museum of Crime and Justice.

Visit our website for more details and how to book: https://bowstreetmuseum.org.uk/

Bow Street Museum @bowstreetmuseum.bsky.social · Jul 23

What’s going on in here then?

Throughout August the Museum will be open on Thursdays in addition to our usual opening hours, giving you more chances to visit.

Summer Opening Hours:
Thursday - Sunday: 11:00 - 16:30

https://bowstreetpolicemuseum.digitickets.co.uk/event-tickets/33249?catID=33153&

Bow Street Museum @bowstreetmuseum.bsky.social · Jul 21

This Summer, there’s twice as much fun as we have TWO workshops for families to choose from (or why not stop by for both!).

Hear about the science of Fingerprints on Fridays, or help solve the case with Storytime Saturdays.

More info: https://bowstreetmuseum.org.uk/whatson/family-activities/

Bow Street Museum @bowstreetmuseum.bsky.social · Jul 20

Bow Street Museum @bowstreetmuseum.bsky.social · Jul 12

Looking to cool off in Covent Garden? Why not check out some cool history at the same time!

Our cells and galleries are air conditioned so beat the heat this weekend with a visit to Bow Street Museum of Crime and Justice.

https://bowstreetmuseum.org.uk/visit/plan-your-visit/

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Bow Street Museum @bowstreetmuseum.bsky.social · Jul 4

Our latest Research Blog is now live!

Catherine de Guise looks at the lives of two female husbands in eighteenth-century England. Bow Street, as an important site of legal din the eighteenth century, was often involved at the scene of the crime.

https://bowstreetmuseum.org.uk/blog/

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Bow Street Museum @bowstreetmuseum.bsky.social · Jul 3

🌈NEW LGBTQ+ LITERATURE AT BOW STREET🌈

We focus on LGBTQ+ stories all year round and we're constantly adding to our selection. If you're in London for Pride this weekend stay safe and hydrated 💓 Happy Pride from all the Bow Street Museum Team 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈

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Bow Street Museum @bowstreetmuseum.bsky.social · Jun 29

"The thing that makes us powerful is this sense of subtle bravery... we're just people"

A fantastic way to end an evening talk. Thank you Sacha Coward and everyone who joined us last week. We have signed copies of Queer as Folklore leftover if you haven't got your copy yet 🌈

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