This delightful museum is sited in Brewhouse Yard at the base of Castle Rock, a location that itself reveals much about Nottingham's social history. The museum depicts the social history of Nottingham over the last 300 years and is housed in five 17th century cottages adjacent to the famous 'Trip to Jerusalem' public house. Brewhouse Yard once contained a thriving community of 20 houses, with a population of 127 people at its peak. Today the surviving buildings house the museum and contain a mixturee of reconstructed room and shop settings, and gallery displays including 'Toys' and 'Community Showcase' which highlights work by local groups or individuals. In the adjacent Rock Cottage is a reconstructed Victorian Schoolroom and a new exhibition 'Growing up in Nottingham'. Also discover a system of man-made caves built into the rock. Once used by the former residents, they now house museum displays including a reconstructed air raid shelter, and are fully wheelchair accessible.

Opening Times

March - September open Friday - Sunday 10am - 5pm (last admission at 4.30pm)
October - February open Friday - Sunday 10am - 4pm (last admission at 3.30pm)

Please note: the Museum is closed Monday - Thursday.

Admission Prices

Tickets give joint admission to The Museum of Nottingham Life at Brewhouse Yard and Nottingham Castle (situated approximately 5 minutes walk away on Lenton Road)

• Adults - £5.50
• Concessions (under 16's, over 60's & students) - £4
• Family Ticket (2 adults and up to 3 children) - £15
• Groups - 1 free ticket for every 10 purchased
• City residents with a valid Citycard can gain entry on Friday for just £1.  Please note these £1 tickets are valid on the day of purchase only.

Tickets may be used for entry to Nottingham Castle within 7 days of purchase.

Joint ticket does not apply for special events. Prices may be subject to change.

How to get here

By car: Follow signs from M1 for Nottingham city centre, then follow the brown tourist signs to Nottingham Castle.  The postcode for your sat nav is
NG7 1FB (but please remember there is no parking on site except for people with disabilities).

Parking: Parking on site for visitors with disabilities only which must be pre-booked. Please call 0115 9153700. Public car parks are nearby.

On foot: 10 minute walk from Nottingham city centre or train station.

Public transport: Call the Travel Centre on 0115 950 6070 or click here to visit www.triptimes.co.uk

Tourist information: 0844 4775678