Entry No. 10 — the Houston file — filed under: single-obsession

Houston Police Museum

Tucked into the lobby of HPD headquarters, a cramped but dense collection anchored by a full-size police helicopter hovering over a 1952 black-and-white prowl car, Thompson submachine guns issued to fight 1930s gangsters, and a solid gold badge inset with a diamond and emeralds worn by the city's 1910 police chief.

The move: Stop in free on a downtown afternoon, find the gold diamond-and-emerald badge, then walk over to Market Square for a drink and debate whether 1910 police chiefs dressed better than today's.

📍 Downtown
💸 $
⚡ Up for anything
🌗 Indoors

Where: 1200 Travis Street, Houston, TX 77002

Hours: Added 2026-07-19 — confirm current hours before you go.

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Further reading: Official site · Roadside America

last checked: 2026-07-19