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:
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 6 February, 10am-12pm
Writing in Confinement: the…
Explore new ways of writing poetry and prose, combining a queer lens with Oulipo-inspired literary constraints to produce surprising and electric results.
Event:
Friday 6 and Saturday 7 February, 5pm
Light Night - Welcome to the…
Come and explore the historic Police Station at the National Justice Museum as part of an immersive and interactive art experience: ‘Art Heist’.
Make It Yours
Workshop:
Friday 13 February, 10am-12pm
Hats Off: Emblems and Insignia
In this workshop, you will focus on designing an emblem or badge as a focal point of the hat, which will be inspired by emblems and insignias in the collection. You will trim a small felt hat…
Cocktails and Crime
Murder Mystery
Event:
Saturday 14 February 2026, 7pm
Cocktails and Crime: Don't…
Head back to the 90s with our Valentine's murder mystery, where you are a guest at a new magazine launch party.
Workshop, Event:
Monday 16 - Friday 20 February 2026, various times
February Half Term Activities
Join us over February half term for a programme of exciting creative workshops! The sessions will be led by artists, makers and writers.
Workshop:
Monday 16 and Friday 20 February 2026, 10:30am - 4pm
Archaeological Planning at…
Have a go at recording the old Cellar from the Sam Hancock pub in The City of Caves using archaeological methods. You can even take your plan home with you.
Make It Yours
Workshop:
Friday 20 February, 10am-12pm
The Worn Self
Create an adjustable badge or wearable object that tells the world something about you. Drawing on the history of badges as symbols of identity and achievement, and using found or recycled materials,…
Make It Yours
Workshop:
Friday 27 February, 10am-12pm
Bear with Clay
Celebrate International Polar Bear Day with Bear with Clay, a creative workshop where you’ll handbuild your own polar bear sculpture while exploring the importance of protecting this vulnerable…