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
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Photography contest
Exhibition, Competition:
Submissions open until Wednesday 25 September
Picture This: Hope
‘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…
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Project Lab
Exhibition:
Until Sunday 29 September 2024
Project Lab - Words We Live By
This Project Lab installation features a glossary produced by members of LGBTQ+ youth groups in England.
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Escape Room
Event:
Select dates April - September 2024
Guilty?! - A National Justice…
A brand-new multiple-choice escape room from the National Justice Museum!
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Historical talk
Heritage Open Day
Event:
Sunday 8 September, 10am, 11am, 2pm and 3pm
Historical Trial Re-enactment…
For Heritage Open Day, we’re delighted to open one of our rarely seen spaces to the public – our beautiful Civil Courtroom – for a family friendly mock trial.
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Make It Yours
Workshop:
Friday 13 September, 10am-12pm
The Dream of Nature
In this drawing workshop, inspired by our exhibition ‘Picture This: Hope’, artist Marcia Porto will take you through creating imaginary landscapes.
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Historical talk
Heritage Open Day
Event:
Saturday 14 September, 10.30am and 2pm
Connections: A Walking Tour -…
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.
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Make It Yours
Workshop:
Friday 20 September, 10am - 12pm
Shapes and Shadows
Artist Suzanne Golden invites you to use imagery from our current exhibition ‘Picture This: Hope’ to explore shapes and shadows
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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.
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Make It Yours
Workshop:
Friday 27 September, 10am - 12pm
Embellish and Embroider
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.
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Crime Club
Crime talk
Event:
Wednesday 2 October, 6pm - 8pm
The Nottingham Witch Finder
Join us for the spooky season edition of Crime Club as our Head Historic Interpreter delves into Nottingham’s past connection to witchcraft.
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Make It Yours
Workshop:
Friday 04 October, 10am-12pm
Liberty and Liberation -…
For Black History Month you will explore liberty and liberation in a transfer print workshop with Paula Daniel Pontes.
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Make It Yours
Workshop:
Friday 11 October , 10am-12pm
Exploring a Story
Co-production Creative Leader Ismail Khokon will explore the story of Cecilia Sanderson Mwenda, our project lab focus for Black History Month.
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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).
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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Murder Mystery
Christmas
Event:
Thursday 28 November - Saturday 21 December 2024, 6.30pm
The Spirit of Solstice: A…
Join this festive evening of intrigue, accusations and suspicion – complete with cocktails, dinner and laughter.