Learning in Nottingham

Our inspirational educational visits use real courtrooms, museum spaces and objects to help pupils gain a hands-on understanding of the law and justice.

With programmes for primary (KS1 and KS2) and for secondary schools and colleges, we tell the story of law and order across five floors of diverse and intriguing exhibits.

Our 18th century Grade II listed building provides a perfect setting for learning. It has two authentic Victorian courtrooms, an 800-year-old prison complete with original Georgian cells, exercise yard, and medieval dungeons.

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Study real crimes in real courts

Our workshops are delivered in authentic courtrooms at our historic Nottingham site. Search for the right workshop based on your topic of choice or the age of your group. These workshops can be paired with a Cave workshop.

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Learning at the City of Caves

These learning workshops are for KS1-2 and provide an experience that will stimulate curiosity. They include a tour of the historic City of Caves site, and workshops at the nearby National Justice Museum. These workshops can be paired with a Museum workshop.

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SEND Information

The Nottingham learning team are proud to work with a diverse range of students. Click the headings opposite to see the support we can offer to ensure all learners get the most from their visit with us.

Before your visit

For our Museum Spaces Sensory & Trigger Awareness document, please click here. This document contains a comprehensive look at all the areas of our museum and highlights any access information that you may need when deciding if our site can accommodate your students.

Once your visit and timetable has been confirmed a visual story for students can be provided on request to the bookings department.
On site

We use visual timetables in all our lunchrooms. The facilitators also carry a copy of this visual timetable on their clipboards with all KS1, KS2 and SEND groups.
We provide a range of colour overlays for students to use in our workshops.
We have a small number of ear defenders & fidgets which are available, if required, on the day.
We can create Widget symbol versions of our workshop activity sheets on request.
We have accessible teaching and lunchroom spaces and lift access around the museum.
Lunchrooms can be accessed throughout the day for use as a quiet space if required.
We have two accessible toilets and Nottingham Contemporary (a 2-minute walk down the road) has a Changing Places toilet.
For groups whose students may require a little more support or smaller group sizes

While we normally have a minimum group size of 20 students, for SEND groups, this minimum number does not apply. We can work with groups of all sizes.
All our workshops can be adapted to best meet the needs of the students attending. If you need a more bespoke day, please do contact us and we will work with you to develop a visit that works best for the students attending.

Plan your visit to Nottingham

Lunch rooms

Lunch rooms are available at NJM (£5 refundable deposit per room)

Gift Shop

Our gift shop offers a selection of items that reflect the fascinating themes of our museum, inspired by our current and previous exhibitions as well as the vibrant city of Nottingham. Money spent in our shop goes back into our charity to support the delivery of enriching learning experiences for all

Goody bags

As an alternative goody bags can be pre-ordered ready for collection on the day of your visit. Goody bags are £2.95 per person and each contain a National Justice Museum branded pen, pencil and eraser. All bags will be prepared at least 72 hours before your visit and handed to the teacher as a complete pack to avoid contact. Our booking form will ask if you would like to order goody bags or you can contact our bookings team for more information at education@nationaljusticemuseum.org.uk