International Police Museum

We found this place by accident when we traveled through town on a camping trip. We enjoyed walking the area and discovering the International Police Museum on our outing. There are several interesting exhibits on display. We enjoyed browsing and learning about some of the history behind various law enforcement methods, devices and implements. I don't remember seeing any interactive displays, but there were items from a broad period of time. It is definitely a place worth adding to your list of places to check out if your passing through town. The locals are very friendly and helpful.

What a great little stop for some history. The employees were very welcoming and they provided a great treat for the kids. No charge to enter and they offered a challenging scavenger hunt for the children as well. Thank you to the International Police Museum for making a great family stop!

Not just a police museum. This place has wonderful unique inexpensive collectables and gifts. A must see when passing thru.

I enjoyed the vintage guns, cuffs, hats, helmets, and badges, and so many other cool items. It's free too. My 10yr old son enjoyed visiting too. There are a few hands on activities for kids. We recommend it.

Extremely interesting spot. Took a day trip for this and couldn't be more pleased. The Seaside riots exhibit was my favorite.

Enter through the store "Wheeler Treasures." The International Police Museum is in the store itself.

The museum itself is rather small, but interesting. There is no admission fee, but bring a few dollars to donate (or donate online).

I took a lot of quick photos of the entire museum because I wanted to show my dad, a retired police officer. He might like the history of weapon evolution and what hats police in different countries wore.

I don't know if the lady behind the counter was the owner or not, but she was so friendly and kind; I'm used to apologizing for my 2 young sons, but she was so cool and helpful toward them. When they were taking their own fingerprints and studying them under a magnifying glass, she offered an extra magnifying glass so both kids could have one. Then when my youngest son found all of the teddy bears in the museum, he got a free small stuffed animal for finding them all! My kids actually had a good time!

Its free entrance and there isn't much to see in rockaway but this place seems really interesting. The guy is nice and they have a lot of stuff so stop by

A fun, cozy police museum with a surprising collection of international memorabilia. Visit it while waiting for the steam locomotive from the Oregon Coast Scenic Railway.

This is the second time I've visited the museum, it is quite fascinating especially some of the vintage oddities they have like the Oregon Boot (a bizarre variation on a ball and chain shackle which has an infamous history). They also have a wall mural by the police desk (this is also the Rockaway Beach Police Station) listing all of the victims of the 911 attacks on the WTC and Pentagon. We lost a friend on the plane that hit the Pentagon and it was poignant to see her name inscribed on this memorial. Definitely worth visiting.

Such a fun place our son loved the scavenger hunt. This place should be 5 star rating fun and so much to look at thank you too all the police officers out there electing to put their lives before ours to keep us safe!

A labor of love. Great stuff.

Quaint little museum worth checking out.

Great place to take kids.

Quick, delicious and friendly.