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National Justice Museum
High Pavement, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG1 1HN
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Meet amazing, costumed characters from Nottingham's history in our Grade II* listed, Shire Hall. Explore the Victorian Courtroom, Georgian gaol, and ancient cells - all spread over five fascinating floors.
Explore the National Justice Museum's full range of exhibitions, meet characters from history and take part in their wide range of fun, interactive activities available. Characters, activities, exhibitions, and courtroom performances will change throughout the year so there is always something new to discover.
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.
They also have free exhibitions throughout the year, which do not require a museum admission ticket.
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
|---|---|
| Adult | £12.05 per ticket |
| Adult Gift Aid | £13.25 per ticket |
| Child | £8.75 per ticket |
| Child Gift Aid | £9.65 per ticket |
| Concession | £10.95 per ticket |
| Concession Gift Aid | £12.05 per ticket |
| Family | £36.00 per ticket |
| Family Gift Aid | £39.60 per ticket |
Joint ticket with the City of Caves:
Adults: £17.60 | Adult Gift Aid: £19.35
Students & Over 60s: £15.40 | Students & Over 60s Gift Aid £16.95
Children: £13.15 | Children Gift Aid £14.45
Family: £53.65 | Family Gift Aid: £59.00 (4 people, max 2 adults)
| National Justice Museum: Peak Hours (10 Feb 2024 - 31 Dec 2024) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday - Sunday | 10:00 | - 17:00 |
| Bank Holiday | 10:00 | - 17:00 |
* Last entry an hour before closure.
From Monday 6 November 2023 to Friday 9 February 2024, the National Justice Museum will close at 4pm, with last entry at 3pm.
Please note that over Christmas, the National Justice Museum will be closed from Sunday 24 - Tuesday 26 December.
The National Justice Museum will also be closed to the public from Monday 8 – Friday 12 January 2024, and Monday 15 – Friday 19 January 2024.
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