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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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Exhibition:

From Monday 28 July 2025 - March 2026

30 Objects Representing…

Chosen by staff and the communities they work with, 30 Objects Representing Justice invites you to explore what justice looks like through a powerful selection of artefacts from the National Justice…

Make It Yours

Workshop:

Friday 20 March, 10am-12pm

Objects Tell Stories

Explore the current ’30 Objects’ exhibition to detect one of the objects’ stories. With the guidance of artist and printmaker Nicki Dennett, you will create a mini printed zine containing your…

Crime Club

Crime talk

Event:

Thursday 26 March 2026, 6pm

Crime Club: Victorian…

Victorian Britain produced many notorious criminals, but few captured the public imagination or troubled the police quite like Charlie Peace.

Make It Yours

Workshop:

Friday 27 March, 10am-12pm

Face and Jar - Sold Out

Join artist Xin Chen to create your own small clay Bellarmine jar, inspired by 17th-century finds from the museum site. Using coiling and decoration, participants will reimagine the bearded faces of…

Workshop, Event:

Monday 30 March - Friday 10 April 2026, various times

Easter Half Term Activities

Join us over Easter half-term for a range of family-friendly and exciting creative workshops!