Cue the Law & Order theme music. Sydney's only museum dedicated to the world of crime, punishment and policing is opening its doors to after-dark audiences this winter. Thanks to the NSW government's fabulous Culture Up Late program, the Justice and Police Museum is staying open from 5 to 8pm every Thursday and Friday until the end of June.
You'll get access to the museum's thrilling exhibitions, heritage rooms and archives with some extra-special up-late talks. A visit to Culture Up Late at the Justice and Police Museum means you'll get to explore 1890s holding cells, offices, charge room and courts and learn about our city's history – from bushrangers to forensics and beyond. There's a huge archive of old crime scene photos, mug shots and stories from Sydney's criminal underbelly. Plus, you'll get to learn more about infamous criminals like Captain Moonlite and "the mad dentist of Wynyard Square" at the museum's adults only Murder in the Museum talk.
Culture Up Late at the Justice and Police Museum will also have opportunities to unwind with a bevvy and some live music in a pop-up speakeasy piano bar. A new performer will captivate the crowd every week with moody sets from Kartik Kuna, Nic Jefferies Trio, Martin Sport and the Romantics, Tim and the Heartstrings and more. On Friday June 18 catch Monica Trapaga and jazz ensemble The Pocket Trio or watch comedian Jude Bowler take on the iconic Marlene Dietrich in Stage Fright a ticketed two-act cabaret on Thursday June 24. Closing out the Justice and Police Museum's Culture Up Late program on June 25 will be life drawing classes, a talk by curator Nerida Campbell and a special performance by drag queen Minnie Cooper.
The best part? It's totally (mostly) free. Check out more details over at the Culture Up Late at the Justice and Police Museum page.