Our latest exhibition, ‘Juvenile In Justice’, is an exploration of the lives of young people living in prison, made in collaboration with Californian artist and activist, Richard Ross

‘Picture This: Hope is’ a new free to enter, black and white photography exhibition and competition. We invite photographers from across the UK, whether professional or aspiring, to submit their…

A brand-new multiple-choice escape room from the National Justice Museum!

The Assizes were held three times a year in the Nottinghamshire County Courts, here at the Shire Hall. The Judges travelled around the country and saw the felons awaiting trial.

Cut, sew, stick, and create with storyteller and artist Alison Solomon and make a cuddly toy from cast-off socks and gloves.

With poet Leanne Moden you will be gently guided through a creative writing session to make an inspired word-based collage.

In this bracelet-making workshop with Michelle Hubbard, you will identify words of positivity, as a reminder of the privilege of freedom.

Small intimate sculpting workshop, looking at intuitive ways of furnishing everyday environments with Klara Szafranska. This workshop will reimagine personal objects.

Travel back in time this August Bank Holiday weekend with our brand new 1950s-themed murder mystery.

A mindful and experimental photography workshop exploring black and white photography with socially engaged artist and Co-production Creative Leader Ismail Khokon.

Retrace the steps of those who were locked away here, uncover eerie tales from staff and visitors alike, and learn of the many paranormal experiences reported within this historic building.

Join us for the spooky season edition of Crime Club as our Head Historic Interpreter delves into Nottingham’s past connection to witchcraft.

Kids Ghost Hunter Tours. Catch the pesky ghosts this October and November at the National Justice Museum.

Victorian Condemned. Discover the disturbing true crimes that landed people in our gaol throughout the Victorian era, on this special spooky season guided tour through October and November.

Join us for the final Crime Club of 2024, as our Head Historic Interpreter discovers the criminals that walked our streets during the short-lived Edwardian era.

Join this festive evening of intrigue, accusations and suspicion – complete with cocktails, dinner and laughter.