Old Jail Museum Open Day
Did you know Petone was the first place in New Zealand to have a Police force? Find out about this and other interesting Petone stories in the Old Jail Museum.
Come to the Old Jail Museum – a well-preserved former lockup. See an exhibition on Policing in Petone from 1840.
It also has other Jackson Street and Petone stories, as well as information on Jackson Street businesses, Petone walking tours, kids activity sheets, and more to take away.
Built in 1908 on Elizabeth Street, it was once the most senior station in the Hutt Valley with ten constables and one sergeant. In the early 1950s, the Police Station and Jail were moved behind the old courthouse at 13 Elizabeth Street. Police used the courthouse as an office, but the lockup continued to be used – mainly for intoxicated offenders – until 1978.
Health & Safety
Our heritage officer will be onsite.
If raining, the ramp leading to the Old Jail Museum can be a little bit slippery when going down it. We will let people know, and if necessary, our Heritage Officer can help people walk down the ramp.
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Event times
11am-3pm Sat 26 Oct
Free
Cost: Koha is welcome
11am-3pm Sun 27 Oct
Free
Cost: Koha is welcome