The Silver State Peace Officers Museum is located within the historic 1876 Storey County Jail in Virginia City, Nevada.  The museum features an exceptional collection of United States law enforcement memorabilia dating back to the 1780s including badges, uniform items, restraints, nightsticks, photos, documents, and wanted posters.  If it had a cop on it or involved law enforcement, we probably have it!

The setting of this great museum is perfect.  This very historic 1876 jail features all of the early jail charm with strap iron doors, vintage inmate artwork on one of the cell walls, and a series of massive steel doors to enter. 

The museum also features a Nevada Officers Memorial Room with a search-able computer kiosk that has a page dedicated to each officer that has died in the line of duty while serving their Nevada communities.   The Kids Station lets the little ones put on their favorite uniform and get behind the wheel of a patrol car for a code-3 ride to wherever.  Enjoy our gift area as well. 

The Silver State Peace Officers Museum is a 501c3 approved non-profit organization dedicated to preserving the rich history of law enforcement for the education and enjoyment of generations to come.  The museum has been developed by and is staffed by all volunteers dedicated to bringing this rich history to others.

The museum is open daily.  Visit us and step back in time!

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We are currently seeking surviving family members of  Nevada law enforcement officers who have died in the line of duty throughout history.  Please, if you are related to one of these Nevada officers or know of someone who is, contact us and provide information.  This information is needed for an upcoming special event honoring those officers and their families.

 

TRULY A UNITED STATES LAW ENFORCEMENT MUSEUM

The Silver State Peace Officers Museum is truly a United States Law Enforcement Museum, dedicated to the rich history of law enforcement from throughout the entire United States.  Our visitors have said there is something representing law enforcement from all corners of America.  Current and retired officers rave about the museum.  Still, our visitors from all across the globe with no ties to the law enforcement profession tell us how much they enjoy the experience and the education on the history of our great profession.

 

 

HERE IS WHAT OUR VISITORS WRITE ABOUT THEIR MUSEUM EXPERIENCE:

"It fills our hearts to see such a tribute to Nevada's fallen heroes"  - Barbara B.
"This is amazing!"  -  Anna M.
"This truly is an awesome museum"  - Scott H.
Wonderful museum; we'll be back!"  - Linda R.
"Wonderful and exciting!"  - Jeff W.
"Fine showpiece and great people"  - Leonard M.
"Fascinating and very educational"  - Jackie B.
"I love this place!"  - Barney D.
"Too much to see in one visit so I'll be back!"  - Wynne M.
"Thank you for honoring our police officers who protect our country.  Wonderful museum!"  - Mavis M.
"Great collection and an honor to all of those serving in law enforcement."  - Dan H.