Galleries of Justice Museum |
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A fun filled attraction, this museum of crime and punishment also talks about Nottingham's horrible history and is the home of the Villainous Sheriff of Nottingham.
With ever changing exhibitions, currently consisting of:
Robin Hood: The legendary outlaw returns
Dr Isaac Massey's curious crimes.
Coming Soon: Convict Ship, A journey into the unknown. An interactive exhibition for all the family particularly designed for Children with special educational needs.
The Galleries of Justice gives you an unrivalled tour through three centuries of crime, punishment and law. Located in and around the magnificent Shire Hall, a grade II listed site comprising two Victorian courtrooms, an 1800 prison, prisoners exercise yard, cave cells (known as the pits!), an 1833 prison, women's prison with bath house and laundry,
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Costumed interpreters bring the whole experience to life, showing you exactly how the law has developed over the years. The entire approach is hands-on, whether it be having your fingerprints taken, laundry duty or bedding down in a police cell for the night - the choice may not be yours!
Crime & Punishment Galleries
In this exciting and interactive exhibition, you will experience how the splendour of the Victorian courtroom was matched only by the harshness of life in gaol with real warders and hands-on exhibits. Discover the hard work prisoners were given to do, explore the man-made caves and examine the 19th Century graffiti on the walls of the exercise yard. Hard labour is the order of the day in the laundry where you are encouraged to get to grips with dolly tubs and washboards, under the watchful eye of the gaoler.In the Transportation Gallery you can re-live the experiences of transported prisoners as they journeyed to a new continent.
In the Youth Gallery discover the many ways in which young people have expressed their identity throughout history. Investigate youth culture and fads ranging from Roman times to the present day and consider the impact that this has had and will continue to have on peoples' views of society.
In the Civil Law Gallery discover the
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HM Prison Service Collection
The NCCL Galleries of Justice is the new home for the HM Prison Service Collection. This amazing and exciting exhibition, previously held under lock and key, is now on permanent display in the 1833 wing with never-before-seen artefacts from prisons across the country. Now you have the chance to experience some of Britain's most gruesome, yet often touching reminders, of what prison life would have been like for inmates and prison staff.Further Information:
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Opening Times
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(2010 times)
Open Every Day from 10.30 - 17.00 (last admission at 16.00)
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Admission Charges
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(2010 prices)
Facts & Felons Audio Tour:Mondays and Tuesdays (excluding school holidays) Adult £5.75 Child/Concession* £4.25 Performance Tours & HM Prison Service Collection: Wednesday - Sunday Adult £8.75 Child/Concession* £6.75 Family £24.50 (2 adults, 2 kids or 1 adult 3 kids) Joint tickets are now available for the Galleries of Justice Museum and the City of Caves. Prices start from £6.80 |
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Directions
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By Road: Follow brown & white tourist signs for Galleries of Justice, parking is available in any of the multi-storey car parks. Public Transport: The Lace Market Tram stop 3 minutes walk. |
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Galleries of Justice Museum Postcode for SatNav: NG1 1HN |
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Nearby Attractions
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City Of Caves
(< 1 Mile)*
These unique hand-carved sandstone caves dating from the 13th century were almost lost for ever when the 'Broadmarsh Shopping Centre' was built in the 1960s. |
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Nottingham Castle Museum and Art Gallery
(< 1 Mile)*
The Duke of Newcastle built his new Ducal Palace between 1674-9, it still dominates the Castle Rock to this day. It was restored in 1878 as one of the first provincial museums of fine art. |
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Tales of Robin Hood
(< 1 Mile)*
This attraction is now Closed |
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