Thanks to the collection of retired Chief of Police Ed Wortman we are able to showcase nearly all aspects of the law enforcement profession. The museum includes displays of uniforms from around the world, a variety of weapons used throughout the history of policing, and tools that have been fundamental in the police occupation.
Our youth interactive area allows children of all ages to try on real police gear, get their fingerprints taken, and take a photo with "Fred", our life size horse mannequin.
Our informed staff is prepared to teach you about the history of policing and answer any questions you may have. We provide information about police communications, our collection of evidence and fingerprints, and the differences between a weapon used as a tool and one used as a threat.
News and Announcements
July Newsletter
The July 2025 edition of the IPM Scanner is now available. Click here to view it.
APB - IPM
Read about IPM's Reopening
More News
Click here to view all past and present news items.
IPM featured on "Mysteries at the Museum"
IPM Kids
We have a special section of our website with a few fun activities especially for our younger visitors. We hope you will enjoy the features on this page!
We are a 501(c)3 non-profit organization with no paid employees. 100% of your donations go to maintain the museum and creating new displays. We need the finacial support to grow and continue our operations. There are several ways in which you can help support the museum:
Become a Friend of the Museum
Contribute using the Fred Meyer Rewards Program
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Support the museum through the Oregon Cultural Trust
Contribute directly using PayPal
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"Very unique and cool experience, thoroughly enjoyed seeing all the different places all these historical objects came from! "
K.C., Sequim , Washington 11/01/2025
"Awesome. A fantastic glimpse into the past. "
N.p., Prineville, OR 11/01/2025
"Andrew Herman, Abigail Herman, Zachary Herman"
M.K., , 11/01/2025
"Very Impressive. Thoroughly enjoyed the displays and talking with the expert."
J.., Seattle, WA 10/30/2025
"this is so special . a must come back....thank you "
P.G., Corbett, Org 10/30/2025
"Neat Displays!"
L.S., Gresham, OR 10/25/2025
"Wonderful museum! Had no idea what I was going to discover...and had a lovely conversation with "the proprietress" or "the worker staff," arguably a docent from how familiar she is with all the 10,000+ artifacts in the collection. :) I will definitely be back and spread the word."
A.M., Portland, OR 10/25/2025
"Saved this stop for rainy day while on vacation."
.D., , Wisconsin 10/24/2025
"Saw this on Mysteries at the Museum and knew we had to stop on our visit. This is great stop and the stafff was great!"
A.C., Kennewick, WA 10/24/2025
International Police Museum Museum Location
320 S. Highway 101
Rockaway Beach, OR 97136
REGULAR HOURS
We are open Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 10am to 4pm
We are also occasionally open on Mondays
WINTER HOURS
The Museum will move to winter hours Effective November 1.
Thursday 12pm to 4pm
Friday, Saturday 10am to 4pm
Sunday 10am to 2pm
We will close for the season on 12-22-2025 and reopen March 2026
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 165
Rockaway Beach, Oregon 97136
