National Law Enforcement Museum, Washington D.C.

#153 among attractions in Washington D.C.

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The National Law Enforcement Museum is a mostly-underground facility located adjacent to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Washington, DC's Judiciary Square. The museum covers American law enforcement through interactive exhibits, historical and contemporary artifact collections, with a dedicated space for research and educational programming. ()

Coordinates: 38°53'45"N, 77°1'3"W

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444 E Street, NorthwestNorthwest Washington (Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown)Washington D.C. United States

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National Law Enforcement Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Newseum, National Building Museum, National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden, National Museum of Crime and Punishment.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to National Law Enforcement Museum?

Nearby attractions include District of Columbia City Hall, Washington D.C. (1 min walk), United States Court of Military Appeals, Washington D.C. (2 min walk), National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial, Washington D.C. (2 min walk), Statue of Abraham Lincoln, Washington D.C. (2 min walk).

How to get to National Law Enforcement Museum by public transport?

The nearest stations to National Law Enforcement Museum:

Metro

Judiciary Square • Lines: Rd (2 min walk)
Archives • Lines: Gr, Yl (8 min walk)

Bus

Washington Deluxe Bus (16 min walk)
Peter Pan Bus (16 min walk)

Train

Russell (16 min walk)
U.S. Capitol (16 min walk)

Tram

Union Station • Lines: H Street/Benning Road Streetcar (20 min walk)
H Street & 5th Street Northeast • Lines: H Street/Benning Road Streetcar (26 min walk)