Old Jail Museum Open Day

It also has other Jackson Street and Petone stories, as well as information on Jackson Street businesses, Petone walking tours, kids activity sheets, and more to take away. Our heritage officer will be onsite. Built in 1908 on Elizabeth Street, it was once the most senior station in the Hutt Valley with ten constables and one sergeant. In the early 1950s, the Police Station and Jail were moved behind the old courthouse at 13 Elizabeth Street. Police used the courthouse as an office, but the lockup continued to be used – mainly for intoxicated offenders – until 1978.

Donations are welcomed.