A visit to the National Justice Museum tends to stay with people long after they've left. From experiencing ancient dungeons, to engaging with contemporary exhibitions and events, law and justice are brought to life in exciting and relevant new ways. We also have free exhibitions throughout the year, and booking is not required.
Arrived in perfect time for the courtroom. The live courtroom was so much fun but also really informative. The museum was full of great artifacts and Information. We all loved finding out the fate of our own prisoner number. The staff are all excellent, interactive, funny and well informed. We were made to feel very welcome and encouraged to get involved. It is great value for money for an afternoon. There are facilities and a cafe.
Worth it's money... PS12.05 I think.. great experience for all ages.. all the staff, Were welcoming & friendly.. they have made some changes the last time I came.. much improved great fun, you learn a lot too. I highly recommend a visit here, The re- in actors were very good...
An interesting and interactive museum about the history of the criminal justice system. It is housed in a former police station, court and prison and has a lot of information about different punishments and reforms over time. You save 50% on the entry fee if you have a National Art Pass.
Such a fun experience! I'd have loved to spend more time going through everything in more detail but our group had several younger kids (under 10) who, though they enjoyed the offerings, weren't as keen on the details as the adults were. The mock trial and "hanging" were really well done and I loved how they based the performances off of real life happenings. If you enjoy learning about how far we've come (or how backwards) our social "justice" system was/is, I definitely recommend taking this in while in Nottingham. They had an area dedicated to the inception of Forensic Science which was really well done! A very cool detail was the wrist band you were given upon entry had a "convict number" and throughout the museum, you would come across the stories of these real people. Very well done and an interactive way to educate and engage those visiting.
This museum is a must see if you are in Nottingham. There is so much history to explore. It is a short walk from the Lace Market tram stop and there was no queue to get in. You can get discounted entry if you are booked onto The City of Caves which is very close to the museum. There are interactive performances which are entertaining and informative. The actors are very enthusiastic and knowledgeable, especially Andy who was brilliant.
Absolutely brilliant family or group day out. So much history to learn about. The place has an eerie feel and I'd love to go back for a ghost walk! The staff and actors get the 5 out of 5 from me, friendly, informative and very funny.
On-site services
Live performances
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Wheelchair-accessible car park
Restaurant
Toilets
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
Family friendly
LGBTQ+ friendly
Transgender safe space
Getting tickets in advance recommended
Good for kids
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Arrived in perfect time for the courtroom. The live courtroom was so much fun but also really informative. The museum was full of great artifacts and Information. We all loved finding out the fate of our own prisoner number. The staff are all excellent, interactive, funny and well informed. We were made to feel very welcome and encouraged to get involved. It is great value for money for an afternoon. There are facilities and a cafe.
Worth it's money... PS12.05 I think.. great experience for all ages.. all the staff, Were welcoming & friendly.. they have made some changes the last time I came.. much improved great fun, you learn a lot too. I highly recommend a visit here, The re- in actors were very good...
An interesting and interactive museum about the history of the criminal justice system. It is housed in a former police station, court and prison and has a lot of information about different punishments and reforms over time. You save 50% on the entry fee if you have a National Art Pass.
Such a fun experience! I'd have loved to spend more time going through everything in more detail but our group had several younger kids (under 10) who, though they enjoyed the offerings, weren't as keen on the details as the adults were. The mock trial and "hanging" were really well done and I loved how they based the performances off of real life happenings. If you enjoy learning about how far we've come (or how backwards) our social "justice" system was/is, I definitely recommend taking this in while in Nottingham. They had an area dedicated to the inception of Forensic Science which was really well done! A very cool detail was the wrist band you were given upon entry had a "convict number" and throughout the museum, you would come across the stories of these real people. Very well done and an interactive way to educate and engage those visiting.
This museum is a must see if you are in Nottingham. There is so much history to explore. It is a short walk from the Lace Market tram stop and there was no queue to get in. You can get discounted entry if you are booked onto The City of Caves which is very close to the museum. There are interactive performances which are entertaining and informative. The actors are very enthusiastic and knowledgeable, especially Andy who was brilliant.
Absolutely brilliant family or group day out. So much history to learn about. The place has an eerie feel and I'd love to go back for a ghost walk! The staff and actors get the 5 out of 5 from me, friendly, informative and very funny.
