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01/08/2023

An iconic piece of LGBTQ+ history returns to public display at the National Justice Museum

An iconic piece of LGBTQ+…

Oscar Wilde’s cell door from Reading Gaol, where he was incarcerated for “gross indecency”, was previously loaned to Queer Britain in London

24/04/2023

National Justice Museum is awarded a £249,996 grant by The National Lottery Heritage Fund

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The funding will allow the iconic Nottingham venue to create new job roles, deliver more workshops across the country, and create a brand-new escape room attraction.

10/02/2023

Immersive, site-specific performances come to the National Justice Museum for one day only

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Four experimental performances will be scattered throughout the historic gaol for curious visitors to find

01/02/2023

National Justice Museum's Open Court podcast back for a second season

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Retired Judge and former Barrister John Burgess leads a series of interviews taking you behind the scenes of the Justice system

01/12/2022

Family devastation brought closer to home in knife crime prevention workshops

Family devastation brought…

The heart-breaking accounts of Nottinghamshire families who lost loved ones to knife crime will be added to an award-winning workshop.

24/11/2022

National Justice Museum announce recipient of £1000 photography award

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The National Justice Museum has announced the recipient of a £1000 prize as part of their Freedom photography exhibition. The award includes a creative residency at the National Justice Museum in 2023 with a £1,000 budget, decided by a panel of esteemed and expert photographers Brian Griffin, Amanda Sinclair, and Ofilaye.

07/11/2022

National Justice Museum recognised as one of England’s outstanding cultural organisations through Arts Council England’s National Portfolio

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The scheme highlights leading arts and heritage organisations in the country and comes with over £700,000 of investment for the Lace Market venue

18/10/2022

National Justice Museum’s new open-call photography exhibition, Freedom, to open in November

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The exhibition opens on Saturday 12th November and will feature over 200 black and white images submitted by the public

05/10/2022

The National Justice Museum explores untold stories of Black presence

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Tours, events, and displays are planned throughout October in the culmination of months of research into Black presence at the historic site

07/09/2022

National Justice Museum opens call out for object donations from Black Legal Professionals

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The National Justice Museum is looking to expand its collection to reflect the diversity within the legal profession, and to share the lived experiences and the contributions made by Black legal professionals.

21/07/2022

National Justice Museum announces judges for Freedom photography competition

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World world-renowned photographer, writer and director Brian Griffin leads a panel of judges for the National Justice Museum’s open call photography exhibition on the theme of Freedom. Griffin, along with fellow judges Amanda Sinclair and Ofilaye, will choose from hundreds of applicants to award a creative residency at the National Justice Museum in 2023 with £1,000 budget for the lucky winner.

06/07/2022

National Justice Museum Wins 2022 Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Award

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National Justice Museum today announced it has been recognised by Tripadvisor as a 2022 Travellers’ Choice award winner. The award celebrates businesses that have received great reviews from travellers around the globe on Tripadvisor over the last 12 months. As challenging as the past year was, National Justice Museum stood out by consistently delivering positive experiences to travellers.

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