Denver Police Museum

DENVER POLICE MUSEUM NOW OPEN BY APPOINTMENT
2021-07-15 09:30 - 2022-01-01 22:30 (America/Denver) | CO
The Denver Police Museum is now open by appointment.

LAST UPDATED: July 15, 2021
The Denver Police Museum is now open by appointment. Currently, the Museum’s Archiving and Processing Office is located in Police Headquarters where our team of volunteers works to catalog, display, and properly archive our collection. The Museum also has satellite displays in District Stations and at various Denver libraries from time-to-time.
To schedule a private tour, please complete the form at denverpolicemuseum.org/about/visit/

March 13, 2020
In an effort to contain the coronavirus, and support the health and safety of our community, visitors, volunteers and staff, the Denver Police Museum will close temporarily effective March 13, 2020.

To our Museum community –As a precautionary measure, and to protect the health and safety of our staff, volunteers, and guests, we are closing the Denver Police Museum and suspending all tours, public programs, and events until further notice. While there have been no reported cases of infection at the Museum, the decision to temporarily close is in accordance with local, state, and CDC guidelines for decreasing the spread of COVID-19.
We want to thank you for your support during this temporary closure. We look forward to reopening as soon as it is responsible to do so. In the meantime, we hope you’ll stay connected with us and thank you for your support during this period of closure.

Stay well,
The Denver Police Museum Team

The Unknown Victim
2021-09-16 05:30 - 19:00 | Denver Police Department District 1, 1311 West 46th Avenue, Denver, CO, 80211, United States
Exclusive Member Event with the Denver Crime Lab
Join us on Thursday, September 16 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Denver Police Department District 1 (1311 West 46th Avenue Denver, CO 80211) for a lecture by Forensic Scientist, Stacy Hafner, on how crime lab technicians worked with various websites and DNA technology to identify a previously unknown 1979 Denver murder victim. Light refreshments will be provided.
To register for this event and reserve your seat, call (720) 913-6779 or email mhesse@denverpolicemuseum.org.

Honoring Sergeant Ron Samson
2021-09-23 14:00 - 16:00 | Advantage Runyan Stevenson, 6425 W Alameda Ave, Lakewood, CO, 80226, United States
Please Join Us to Share Ron’s Stories
We will be honoring Sergeant Ron Samson’s service and dedication to the Denver Police Department and his contributions to the Denver Police Museum.
Thursday, September 23, 2021
From: 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Location: Advantage Runyan Stevenson, 6425 W Alameda Ave, Lakewood, CO 80226
Food and beverages will be served.
Please RSVP to Nicole Galluzzo at ngalluzzo@denverpolicemuseum.org

Denver Police Memorial Ceremony
2021-10-14 10:00 - 13:00 | Plaza Denver Police Headquarters, 1331 Cherokee Street, Denver, CO, 80204, United States
Denver Police Memorial Ceremony
Join us on Thursday, October 14 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Denver Police Headquarters (1331 Cherokee St, Denver, CO 80204) for the annual Denver Police Memorial Ceremony
To register for this event and reserve your seat, call (720) 913-6779 or email mhesse@denverpolicemuseum.org.

District One Police Memorial
2021-10-15 12:00 - 13:00 | Denver Police Department District 1, 1311 West 46th Avenue, Denver, CO, 80211, United States
District One Police Memorial
Join us on Friday, October 15 from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Denver Police Department District 1 (1311 West 46th Avenue Denver, CO 80211) for the unfolding of the Police Athletic League Memorial in its new location.
To register for this event and reserve your seat, call (720) 913-6779 or email mhesse@denverpolicemuseum.org.

Tour of Lower Downtown
2021-11-06 16:00 - 18:30 | Cap City Tavern, 1247 Bannock Street, Denver, CO, 80204, United States
Historic Tour of Lower Downtown
Join us on Saturday, November 6 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Cap City Tavern (1247 Bannock Street, Denver, CO 80204) for a tour of the city and visit the locations where five Denver Police Officers gave their lives serving our city.
Guests are asked to meet at 3:30 p.m. for check in at Cap City Tavern.
Space is limited! To register for this event and reserve your seat, call (720) 913-6779 or email mhesse@denverpolicemuseum.org.

FALLEN OFFICER WREATH-LAYING CEREMONIES
2022-05-14 10:00 - 12:00 | Riverside Cemetery, Crown Hill Cemetery, or Fort Logan Cemetery, 5201 Brighton Blvd, Denver, CO. 777 West 29th Avenue, Wheat Ridge, CO. 3698 South Sheridan, Denver, CO

Asian DPD Dragon Tribute
2024-02-03 11:00 - 17:00 | Asian Cultural Center, 5999 N Pecos St, Denver, CO, 80221, United States

DNA and Solving Crime
2024-02-10 11:00 - 17:00 | Landmark at Greenwood Village Theater
The Real Role that DNA Plays in Solving Crime
Come join us on Saturday, February 10th, 2024 at the Landmark at Greenwood Village Theater. Please RSVP by Feb 9th on www.dpra.info/events-2024
See you then!

Denver Police Week
2024-05-12 - 2024-05-18 | CO
Celebrate National Police Week with us! May 12th-18th, the City Council building will be lit blue in honor of our men and women in blue serving and protecting each and every day. Feel free to send in any good photos you get!

Fallen Officer Sign Ceremony
2024-05-15 13:00 - 17:00 | 20th and Blake
Fallen officer sign ceremony for Officer William Griffiths and Thomas Clifford

Denver Police Memorial Ceremony
2024-05-16 10:00 - 17:00 | CO
Courtyard of the Denver Police Department, 5/16/24 at 10am
Complimentary lunch served after
Free Parking in a lot South of Headquarters, 1235 Cherokee St
Dill and Haney Proclamations Read by the DPM Family Legacy Program: the proclamations will be read during the memorial luncheon on the 16th

Please RSVP by emailing info@denverpolicemuseum.org

United Flight 629 Memorial Service, Memorial Dedication and Symposium
2025-10-31 20:00 - 2025-11-01 11:00 | Church in the City, Stapleton Towers, Wings over the Rockies, 1580 Gaylord St, Denver, CO 80206,3120 Uinta Street, Denver CO 80238,7711 East Academy Blvd, Denver CO 80230
We want to thank the Church in the City, and specifically Michael and Brenda Walker, for hosting the memorial service on Friday evening, October 31, 2025 at 8:00 p.m. honoring victims and first responders.
