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From events including issues-focused free exhibitions and stimulating free workshops, join the discussions, gain valuable insights and enjoy a fun and memorable experience. We also have regular daily performances - click here to find out more.
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Escape Room
Event:
Select dates April - September 2024
Guilty?! - A National Justice…
A brand-new multiple-choice escape room from the National Justice Museum!
Crime Club
Crime talk
Event:
Wednesday 31 July, 6pm - 8pm
A Day In Court
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.
Cocktails and Crime
Murder Mystery
Event:
Saturday 24 August 2024, 7pm
Dead to Writes - Cocktails &…
Travel back in time this August Bank Holiday weekend with our brand new 1950s-themed murder mystery.
Ghost Tour
Halloween
Event:
Select dates from Saturday 21 September to 23 November 6pm
Ghosts of the Gaol
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.
Crime Club
Crime talk
Event:
Wednesday 2 October, 6pm - 8pm
The Nottingham Witch Finder
Join us for the spooky season edition of Crime Club as our Head Historic Interpreter delves into Nottingham’s past connection to witchcraft.
Halloween
Event:
Friday 25 - Sunday 27 October, Wednesday 30 October- Saturday 2 November 2024, 5pm
Kids' Ghost Hunter Tours
Kids Ghost Hunter Tours. Catch the pesky ghosts this October and November at the National Justice Museum.
Halloween
Event:
Friday 25 - Saturday 26 & Wednesday 30 October - Saturday 2 November 2024, 6pm & 7pm
Victorian Condemned
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.
Crime Club
Crime talk
Event:
Thursday 14 November, 6pm - 8pm
Edwardian Criminals
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.
Murder Mystery
Christmas
Event:
Thursday 28 November - Saturday 21 December 2024, 6.30pm
The Spirit of Solstice: A…
Join this festive evening of intrigue, accusations and suspicion – complete with cocktails, dinner and laughter.
