The best museums in Nottingham in September 2025

These are the top 10 best museums in Nottingham, England, ranked by their rating and popularity in 2025. Click a museum for more information about the museum, including visitor information, exhibitions and reviews.

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  1. Wollaton Hall and Park1

    Wollaton Hall and Park

     Nottingham
    Wollaton Hall and Park is a museum in Nottingham. The museum features exhibits related to Archives, Science and Technology, Personalities, Decorative and Applied Art, Social History, Fine Art and Natural Sciences.
  2. Galleries of Justice Museum2

    Galleries of Justice Museum

     Nottingham
    The National Justice Museum, previously known as the Galleries of Justice Museum, is situated in the Lace Market area of Nottingham, England, on High Pavement. This museum is an independent institution housed in a former Victorian courtroom, prison, and police station, making it a historic site where an individual could be arrested, tried, sentenced, and executed. The courtrooms date back to the 14th century and the gaol to at least 1449. The building is a Grade II* listed building and the museum is a registered charity.
  3. Newstead Abbey3

    Newstead Abbey

     Nottingham
    Newstead Abbey, located near Nottingham, is a historical site with a rich past. Originally, it was an Augustinian priory, a place of worship and solitude for monks. However, it gained fame as the family home of the renowned poet, Lord Byron. This connection to a significant literary figure adds a layer of cultural and historical significance to the site, making it an interesting destination for those interested in history, literature, and architecture.
  4. Nottingham Castle Museum and Art Gallery4

    Nottingham Castle Museum and Art Gallery

     Nottingham
    Nottingham Castle Museum and Art Gallery is a museum in Nottingham. The museum features exhibits related to Costume and Textiles, Coins and Medals, Fine Art, Archives, Archaeology, Social History, World Cultures, Personalities, Decorative and Applied Art and Weapons and War.
  5. Green's Mill and Science Centre5

    Green's Mill and Science Centre

     Nottingham
    Once home of the mathematical physicist, George Green (1793-1841). Green's Mill and Science Centre features exhibits related to: industry, science and technology and social history. Key themes, people and exhibits in the museum include: mathematical physicist, george green.
  6. Nottingham Industrial Museum6

    Nottingham Industrial Museum

     Nottingham
    The Nottingham Industrial Museum is a unique institution that is run by volunteers and is located in the 17th-century stables block of Wollaton Hall, a historic site in a suburb of Nottingham. This location not only provides a rich historical context for the museum but also adds to its charm and appeal for visitors.
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    National Videogame Arcade

     Nottingham
    At the NVA (National Videogame Arcade) you can explore three floors of playable exhibitions about videogames.
  8. Nottingham Lakeside Arts8

    Nottingham Lakeside Arts

     Nottingham
    Nottingham Lakeside Arts is a museum in Nottingham. The museum features exhibits related to: performing arts, social history, music, fine art, film and media, archives and decorative and applied art.
  9. William Booth Birthplace Museum9

    William Booth Birthplace Museum

     Nottingham
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    Museum of Nottingham Life at Brewhouse Yard

     Nottingham
    Museum of Nottingham Life at Brewhouse Yard is a museum in Nottingham. The museum features exhibits related to: social history, personalities, medicine, music, coins and medals, archaeology and archives.

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