Police Headquarters in Brno 1918–1945

The Technical Museum in Brno is presenting a new exhibition titled “Brno Police Headquarters 1918–1945” with the subtitle “In the Service of Fighting Crime,” which opened to the public on April 1, 2026. The exhibition was prepared by the Brno Police History Club, with which the museum has a long-standing partnership. Visitors will be able to view the exhibition, which covers an area of more than 600 m², until December 30, 2026.

The exhibition presents the scope of authority, organization, and structure of the state police authority, as well as the uniformed and non-uniformed security forces from 1918 to 1945. It traces the development of the equipment, weapons, tools, and resources used by members of the Police Directorate in the performance of their duties. It also explores the history of individual branches of criminal investigation and their methods. It presents the stories of members of the security corps, ranging from senior officials to rank-and-file officers, as well as the Police Directorate’s involvement in the daily life of the city of Brno. The exhibition also commemorates members of the Police Directorate in Brno who gave their lives in the line of duty, as well as those who were persecuted during the period of oppression for their involvement in the national resistance.