Our History
Read about our story so far and find out more about the history of our heritage sites, the City of Caves and the National Justice Museum, Nottingham.
About Us
At the National Justice Museum we inspire people of all ages to become active citizens. We do this through fun and engaging activities, exhibitions and educational programmes relating to law and justice.
We are based at Nottingham’s historic Shire Hall and County Gaol where you can delve into the fascinating history of justice through time. You will meet historical characters, explore our immense collection, take part in a range of interactive games and activities, and discover how law and justice contribute to all of our lives.
Book a visit to the museum.
Our sister attraction, the City of Caves, tells the stories of people that lived and worked in the UK’s biggest network of caves. Book a visit to the Caves.
National Justice Museum Education
Our education programmes are delivered in Nottingham, London and the North. We help students to gain a practical understanding of the law and justice system, so they are inspired by their rights and responsibilities, to play an active role in society.
The National Justice Museum is a registered charity (1030554).
Awards and Testimonials
We are a multi award-winning organisation and have received many prestigious awards since we were established in 1995. These have included the prestigious Gulbenkian Prize for Museum of the year and a Visit England Gold Award for Best Visitor Attraction.
Governance
The National Justice Museum is governed by a board of trustees. Each trustees has a background relevant to the work that we do and provides inspiration and advice to the leadership team whilst also ensuring effective governance across the organisation.
