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Inspiring tales of justice
Hear true stories brought to extraordinary life
Meet amazing role-playing characters. Enjoy fun, interactive activities. Explore captivating collections and fascinating objects, and experience justice and the law like never before.
We're open four days, Friday to Monday, and seven days a week in the school holidays. We are really looking forward to seeing you!
WHAT'S ON
Adventures in history
Our thriving events programme explores the museum’s rich history and its unique collections in entertaining, intriguing and thought-provoking ways.
Sat 15 Jan & Sat 5 Feb, 11am - 3pm
Making research visible: Meet researcher in residence Panya Banjoko
Until 31 January 2022
Body Map
31 December 21
Cocktails and Crime: Ballroom Blitz
Every Friday
Creative workshops
27 Nov, 3, 4, 10, 11, 16, 17, 18 Dec
We Wish You a Merry Murder
8 and 22 Jan, 5 and 19 Feb, 5 and 19 Mar 22
Ghost of the Gaol
Daily 10am - 5.00pm
Father of forensics
Daily 10am - 5.00pm
Crime gallery
21 May – 31 October 2021
Power
Anyday
Arts award
WITNESS
Our extraordinary new art installation Witness adds a different dimension to your visit.
Acclaimed British artist Susie MacMurray created this dramatic work to highlight the stories of those who were imprisoned, lived and sometimes died within our historic building.
Six gigantic pillars constructed from thick marine rope line up to bear witness in front of the gallows in our 18th century prison yard.
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Excellent place! So much to see, read and hear and fantastic actors staying true to their characters. We thoroughly enjoyed our visit!
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A fascinating day out and well worth the admission fee! Well done, good value for money
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Are you ready to join us?
Experience the harsh realities of life on the wrong side of the law. At the National Justice Museum we’re ready to share an adventure you’ll never forget. The question is, are you ready to join us?
LEARNING
Inspiring minds
Share a unique learning experience
Sparking imaginations and inspiring minds, our unique curriculum-linked learning programmes for children and young people offer true-to-life workshops in real courtroom settings. Through immersive and engaging digital sessions, we illuminate justice, the law and its practise in a way learners will never forget. Plan a visit today.
Latest exhibitions
Open now and throughout the summer
Power: Freedom to create is a new exhibition in partnership with Koestler Arts. Showcasing contemporary and historic artworks, it celebrates the skill and imagination of artists exploring themes of power and creativity.
NEWS
Inspiring thinking
Read about our latest exhibitions, activities and initiatives about justice and the law.
Kids go free at the National Justice Museum and City of Caves
The National Justice Museum is delighted to share an unbeatable offer this winter – kids go free with paying adults!
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National Justice Museum wins Best Museums Change Lives Project at Museums Change Lives Awards 2021
The National Justice Museum has been awarded the Best Museums Change Lives Project at this year’s Museums Change Lives awards for our Make it Yours: Workshops in an Envelope project.
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Welcome back S.H.E.D!
For two weeks in August 2021 summer, the National Justice Museum hosted a variety of exciting events, film screenings, talks and activities as part of S.H.E.D - the Social Higher Education Depot.
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‘Freed Soul’ letters
For Women’s History Month 2021, we’re sharing a collection of Charlotte Bryant letters from our archives.
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Justice week 2021
An interview with His Honour Judge John Burgess about the impact of COVID-19 on legal proceedings in Nottingham.
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Ghost stories with Claire
We catch up with our former ghost tour extraordinaire Claire Finn to see whether she has any spooky stories to tell.
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Autism and me
Michael, one of our educational facilitators at the National Justice Museum tells up about the positives of being Autistic.
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Staying proud
With so many changes within legislation and human rights, the question has emerged in recent years; why is Pride still relevant?
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Ultimate travel list
We’re delighted that the National Justice Museum has been chosen as one of the 500 top experiences and hidden gems in Great Britain.
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The ‘Bloody Code’?
The Bloody Code imposed the death penalty for over 200 offences – many of which were surprisingly trivial.
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Sandford award
Nottingham’s National Justice Museum has received a prestigious Sandford Award for Heritage Education.
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