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…

This Project Lab installation features a glossary produced by members of LGBTQ+ youth groups in England.

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

Join one of our expert interpreters for a 45-minute outdoor walking tour of some of the historic connections between the National Justice Museum and St Marys Church.

Artist Suzanne Golden invites you to use imagery from our current exhibition ‘Picture This: Hope’ to explore shapes and shadows

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.

Embellish black and white photographs from ‘Picture This: Hope’ with embroidery, and carefully add colour to the elements that speak of Hope with Mary Broddle.

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

For Black History Month you will explore liberty and liberation in a transfer print workshop with Paula Daniel Pontes.

Co-production Creative Leader Ismail Khokon will explore the story of Cecilia Sanderson Mwenda, our project lab focus for Black History Month.

With artist Andy Harris you will explore the life of Cecilia Sanderson Mwenda through music and sound including African Djembes (drums).

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

In this workshop, inspired by our project lab, artist Donna Griffiths will take you through embellishing textiles with words and symbols for freedom

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.

Head back to the swinging sixties as you explore the Museum to discover clues and play detective!