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Your Gateway to Justice History & Underground Adventures
We are a pioneering educational charity dedicated to exploring the evolution of justice and law through immersive historical experiences. Our institution combines the National Justice Museum's rich collection of courtrooms, gaols, and social justice exhibitions with the unique subterranean network of the City of Caves. Through hands-on learning programs in authentic legal settings, we engage visitors with the complex narratives of justice from medieval times to contemporary issues. Our team of historians and educators curates thought-provoking exhibitions that challenge perceptions of law and order, while our underground tours reveal Nottingham's hidden medieval heritage.With over three decades of public engagement, we maintain rigorous academic standards in our educational outreach, collaborating with universities and legal professionals to ensure historical accuracy. Recognised by Tripadvisor as a top 10% global attraction, we combine scholarly expertise with accessible storytelling to create transformative visitor experiences that bridge historical understanding with modern civic responsibility.
Services
Museum Exhibits
Educational Programs
City of Caves Tours
Historical Events
Family Workshops
Courtroom Experiences
Social Justice Exhibitions
Underground Tours
Photography Exhibits
Heritage Learning
Highlights and features
- We offer immersive courtroom learning experiences since 1996
- Our exhibits explore social justice themes from 1066 to today
- We operate the UK's largest publicly accessible cave network
- Recognised with Tripadvisor Travellers Choice Awards 2022-2024
- Your support funds community legal heritage preservation projects
What people say
Excellent place! So much to see
Fascinating day out, good value
Award-winning exhibitions
Recognized in Tripadvisor Travellers Choice
Transformative educational experiences
Services
Museum Exhibits
Our permanent and temporary exhibitions explore legal history from medieval times to modern social justice issues. Visitors engage with authentic courtroom settings, historical artifacts, and interactive displays that examine the evolution of law and order. Each exhibit combines academic research with accessible interpretation to create meaningful connections between past and present legal systems.
Educational Programs
We deliver curriculum-linked educational experiences for students aged 5-18 using real courtroom environments. Our programs include mock trials, historical investigations, and workshops on contemporary justice issues. All sessions are designed in consultation with legal professionals and education experts to ensure academic rigor and practical relevance for modern learners.
City of Caves Tours
Our guided tours reveal Nottingham's unique medieval sandstone cave network with themed experiences ranging from historical narratives to supernatural stories. Visitors explore over 500 years of subterranean history through expert-led commentary and interactive exhibits. Each tour combines archaeological evidence with engaging storytelling to bring the caves' fascinating past to life.
Historical Events
We host immersive historical events throughout the year featuring costumed interpreters, period-specific workshops, and special exhibitions. These events bring key historical moments to life with authentic reenactments and hands-on activities. Our programming team collaborates with historians to ensure accurate representations of different historical periods and legal contexts.
Photography Exhibits
Our contemporary photography exhibitions explore themes of justice, identity, and human rights through powerful visual narratives. Each curated collection features works from established and emerging photographers, accompanied by artist talks and community engagement programs. These exhibits create dialogue between historical legal concepts and modern visual culture.
Questions
What are your opening hours?
We operate on a dynamic schedule with seasonal variations. Please check our website for current opening times and pre-booked tour availability.
Are joint tickets valid for multiple days?
Our joint tickets provide single-day access to both attractions. Annual passes are available for repeated visits throughout the year.
Do you offer educational group discounts?
We provide tailored educational packages for schools with discounted rates. Contact our learning team for curriculum-linked program details.
Is the museum accessible for wheelchair users?
We have step-free access to key areas with accessible facilities. Some historical spaces have limited access due to building constraints.
Can I host events at your venue?
Our historic spaces are available for hire with specialist support for corporate events, conferences, and private functions.
How do your historical exhibits relate to modern justice?
Our exhibitions explicitly connect historical legal systems with contemporary issues, featuring interactive displays on evolving concepts of justice and human rights.
Reviews (7)
Martin Roberts
Jan 29, 2022
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Went here with our 2 teenagers and we all loved it. Do attend the courtroom reenactment and the execution, we took part and it was great fun. Andy, the executioner was fun and informative. Highly recommend a visit to this historic museum.
Kirsty Jane Thornton
Dec 20, 2021
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We went here for our work Christmas Party, for the murder mystery event. The event was great and the actors did an amazing job! Everyone enjoyed the plot and humour. The food was not very good. I don't think anyone managed to stomach the mushroom pate starter! The main was a reminder of school dinners. But the dessert was lovely.
Overall, a great night out, worth going for the experience if they run something similar again!
Overall, a great night out, worth going for the experience if they run something similar again!
Muvanhu Mandigo
Nov 24, 2021
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This place is loaded with history. It reflect how things change with time. For example, people in the past had a severe punishment of being send to Australia, yet today going to Australia is favourable.
Nicolas Clarke
Nov 21, 2021
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Good value for money. Some experienced and knowledgeable staff/actors who talk you through how the courts and legal system used to run. There are mock trials and hangings throughout the day.
Olusola Tomoloju
Nov 05, 2021
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Helen Young
Oct 31, 2021
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We went as a family with a 15 year old. This is a great place. The courtroom scene was brilliantly acted and my son even got put in the dock accused off rioting! Very interesting museum with lots to explore and informative boards to read. We also got a wrist band with a number on. Later in the museum we could see which prisoner the number corresponded to and what crime we had committed!! Thoroughly engaging place for young and old and well worth the admission price. Thank you for a great afternoon!
Bex Palmer
Oct 30, 2021
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Took my children here today as its been half term and got to say everyone throughly enjoyed themselves, the level of detail they have gone into is amazing and massive Gold star to the actors who brought a realistic element to it. Definitely worth the money.
