What's on

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:

Saturday 10 February - Sunday 3 November 2024

Juvenile In Justice

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

Project Lab

Exhibition:

Until Friday 15 November 2024

Project Lab - Words We Live By

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

Escape Room

Event:

Select dates April - November 2024

Guilty?! - A National Justice…

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

Ghost Tour

Halloween

Event:

Select dates from Saturday 21 September to 23 November 6pm and 7pm

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.

Event:

Thursday 17 October, 5.30pm-8pm

Juvenile in Justice…

We’d like to invite you to our Juvenile In Justice Celebratory Event on Thursday 17th October.

Make It Yours

Workshop:

Friday 18 October, 10am - 12pm

Drumming Hope

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

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.

Make It Yours

Workshop:

Friday 25 October, 10am - 12pm

Create and Make

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

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.

Christmas

Murder Mystery

Event:

Thursday 28 November - Friday 20 December 2024, 6.30pm

The Spirit of Solstice: A…

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

Cocktails and Crime

Murder Mystery

Event:

Tuesday 31 December, 7pm

Rest in Peace - NYE Cocktails…

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