Nottingham Castle Museum and Art Gallery occupies the site of the medieval castle overlooking the city centre from Castle Road. The museum opens daily from 10:00 to 15:00, offering visitors a chance to explore the castle’s turbulent history and collections spanning art, artefacts and local heritage. The fortress was stormed during the English Civil War and rebuilt as a ducal residence in the 17th century, later becoming a public museum in the 19th century.
The building stands in the NG1 postcode district on Castle Road, within walking distance of Nottingham’s market square and main shopping areas. Access to the museum requires advance notice as wheelchair accessibility is not available. Admission is charged, though children under 16 are admitted free. The castle grounds provide views across the Trent Valley and the surrounding neighbourhoods of the city.