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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 | £15.00 per ticket |
| Child 5-17 | £11.00 per ticket |
| Concession (Over 60s & Students) | £14.00 per ticket |
| Family 1 adult & 3 children | £32.00 per ticket |
| Family 2 adults & 3 children | £46.50 per ticket |
| Family 2+2 | £40.00 per ticket |
Under 5s FREE
All tickets now grant unlimited entry to the National Justice Museum for a year from the day you purchase your ticket
Joint ticket with the City of Caves:
Adults: £21.00 | Students & Seniors £20 | Children £17
Family (1 adult & 3 children) £45 | Family (2 adults & 2 children) £60 | Family (2 adults & 3 children) £70
When purchasing a General Admission Ticket, please consider agreeing to Gift Aid as you could increase your donation to our charity by 25% at no extra cost for you.
Every penny we raise through your kind donations supports the important work we do - from valuable educational programmes, to engaging community projects, to maintaining our wonderful historic spaces.
| Opening times (1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2025) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday - Sunday | 10:00 | - 17:00 |
| Bank Holiday | 10:00 | - 17:00 |
* Final admission at 4pm.
On Friday 14 February 2025, the National Justice Museum will close at 4pm (final admission 3pm).
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