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CITY OF CAVES ENTRANCE MOVES FROM THE ‘UPSIDE, DOWN’

Posted in News on February 24th, 2019

It’s ‘upside down’ at the City of Caves, this February – because the main entrance to this popular attraction is moving from the upper mall in intu Broadmarsh to the bottom of the steps at the back of Nottingham Contemporary. The change, from 25 February 2019, will enable the City of Caves to remain open […]

Nottingham’s National Justice Museum Receives Prestigious Award

Posted in News on August 1st, 2018

Nottingham’s National Justice Museum has received a prestigious Sandford Award for Heritage Education. The Sandford Award recognises quality education services at heritage sites, museums, archives and collections across Britain. It is managed by Bishop Grosseteste University, Lincoln, in partnership with the Heritage Education Trust. Gill Brailey, Director of Learning for the National Justice Museum said: […]

Calling All Superhero Fans! The National Justice Museum Needs You

Posted in News on May 3rd, 2018

SUPERHEROES is an exciting new summer exhibition opening 28 JULY 2018 Are you a Superhero fan, would you like to participate in the creation of the exhibition? Do you have a favourite Superhero item or a comic book that you would like to lend to us to be displayed alongside your thoughts about what makes […]

Competition: Calling All Superhero Kids!

Posted in News on May 3rd, 2018

Create a new superhero and see it immortalised in graffiti as part of a new exhibition. SUPERHEROES is an exciting new summer exhibition opening at the National Justice Museum 28 JULY 2018 Have you ever thought what sort of superhero you would like to be, or create? We are running a competition to design your […]

Unique Connections Charity Networking Dinner 2018

Posted in News on March 20th, 2018

Photographs from the Unique Connections Charity Networking Dinner held at Alea, Nottingham on 15 March 2018.

NEW CEO APPOINTED AT THE NATIONAL JUSTICE MUSEUM

Posted in News on December 5th, 2017

The National Justice Museum today, Tuesday, 5 December 2017, announces the appointment of Victoria Reeves, previously a leader and senior manager for the National Trust in the Midlands, as its new Chief Executive Officer. Victoria was General Manager of the National Trust’s ‘Derby portfolio’ of prestige properties, including the international visitor attractions of Kedleston Hall, […]

THE NATIONAL JUSTICE MUSEUM SCOOPS PRESTIGIOUS AWARD AT ‘THE NOTTINGHAMSHIRE TOURISM AWARDS 2017’

Posted in News on October 30th, 2017

THE NOTTINGHAMSHIRE TOURISM AWARDS are a celebration of the tourism industry in the county and one team in particular, from the National Justice Museum (formerly the Galleries of Justice Museum), jumped for joy after the glittering ceremony hosted by TV chef Dean Edwards, at the Crowne Plaza in Nottingham on 26th October. More than 70 […]

National Justice Museum CEO Scores New Role At National Football Museum

Posted in News on September 27th, 2017

After twelve years as CEO of the newly re-branded National Justice Museum and City of Caves – and having overseen the expansion of its Learning programmes beyond Nottingham to courts in Manchester and London; delivered the Heritage Lottery Fund refurbishment of the museum and devised the Arts Council National Portfolio Organisation programme; Tim Desmond will be […]

Exciting volunteer opportunities at the National Justice Museum

Posted in News on August 30th, 2017

The National Justice Museum is looking for volunteers of all ages and skills to help it continue to deliver a first-rate experience to. The museum and charity (formerly the Galleries of Justice Museum) opened its doors earlier this year after a £1 million redevelopment and these roles will offer volunteers a great way to gain […]

6 Things About English History That Will Make You Say “Really?”

Posted in News on August 25th, 2017

Students from Nottingham Trent University, who recently took part in the Grads 4 Notts 2017 scheme have written the below blog post based on their findings whilst on placement at the museum. The blog reveals some interesting facts about Nottingham’s history! Some things about British History will make you do a double take. 1. There are over […]

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