Each month there has been a remarkable increase in footfall in the new Tamil Nadu Police Museum on Railway Station Road at the one-time Hamilton Club. The museum is open for visitors from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. on all days except Mondays. Former City Police Commissioner A. Amalraj (now City Police Commissioner of Tiruchirapalli) took steps for renovating the building using trained artisans. Two cannons have been placed on the two sides of the building, one made of cast iron, was used in the famous battle of Wandiwash (third Carnatic War of 1760) fought between the British and the French. The cannon, partially damaged in the battle, is embedded with the British Crown emblem on top. It was brought from Arcot police station, Vellore. The museum also has machines used by gangs involved in counterfeit currency racket as well. The museum houses artefacts relating to the Department of Police. Old police uniforms, rare photographs, weaponry and other antique pieces are on display at the museum spanning over 3,788 sq.ft. The Police Club, also known as Hamilton Club, was constructed in 1918 as a recreation centre for police officers which later fell into disuse. The police association headed by Officer Hamilton Durai, had purchased the area where the club is situated from its owner Krishna Rao in January 1918 for ₹20,000, according to the officials. Later, the present building was constructed for recreational activities of police officers. The officers had the facility to play indoor games at the club like table tennis and others. Weapons seized from late forest brigand Veerappan, Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam and other outfits of the island nation, tanks used in Kargil war, Torpedo missiles from Indian Navy, rapid speed patrol boats of the Coastal Security Group have been housed at the museum inaugurated by Chief Minister Edappadi K Palanisami on May 17 and opended for visitors on May 19. Improvisations and additions are happening under the supervision of City Police Commissioner K. Periaiah. City police officials said that as many as 1,060 school children and 5,658 adults have visited the museum and have taken a look at the exhibits.