National Justice Museum

Description

The National Justice Museum is an educational charity in Nottingham that explores the impact of justice and the law on individuals, communities and society through real spaces, objects and stories. Housed in a Grade II* listed former courthouse and County Gaol across five floors — including a Victorian courtroom, Georgian gaol and cells dating back centuries — the museum uses costumed-character performances, mock trials, exhibitions and immersive, curriculum-linked learning programmes (delivered in real courtroom settings across the country) to interpret historical and contemporary themes of social justice. It holds the UK's largest collection relating to law, justice, crime and punishment, comprising over 40,000 objects, artefacts and documents, and runs a programme of exhibitions, photography residencies and community engagement. It operates the City of Caves as a partner attraction.

Currently active

Yes

Offers funding

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Founding year

2000

Contact details

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Partner Universities

Nottingham Trent University

University of Leeds

Additional Partnerships

City of Caves; Rolls Building Art and Education Trust; Museum Development East Midlands; The Legacy Makers (community history group); Nottinghamshire County Council; Nottinghamshire Police and Crime Commissioner