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Refugee Roots and National Justice Museum Partner for Inspiring Refugee Week Takeover

Nottingham, UK — 14 June 2025
To celebrate the beginning of Refugee Week, Refugee Roots and the National Justice Museum present a full-day takeover of the museum on Saturday, 14 June 2025, from 10:30 AM to 3:15 PM.

This exciting collaboration marks the unveiling of the Museum’s new Sanctuary Cell and the permanent installation of the powerful “Welcome Mat”—a community‑commissioned art piece created by artist Ismail Khokon in partnership with refugees and asylum seekers in Nottingham

Throughout the day, visitors are invited to join free guided tours (10:30–11:15, 2:30–3:15), drop-in creative workshops (11:00–12:30, 1:30–3:00), and enjoy lunch and refreshments while exploring the “30 Objects of Justice” exhibition (12:30–13:30)  Booking is required in advance, though all events are free and open to all.

The heart of the takeover is the “Welcome Mat”, a large-scale mixed-media work blending photography, storytelling, and hands-on art. It captures the voices, resilience, and aspirations of local refugee and asylum-seeking participants, now permanently installed in the Museum’s Migration Cell 

Event Highlights at a Glance:

• When: Saturday 14 June 2025, 10:30 AM – 3:15 PM

• Where: National Justice Museum, High Pavement, Nottingham NG1 1HN

• What’s Included:

  • Guided tours of the Sanctuary Cell & museum galleries

  • Creative drop-in workshops

  • Lunch and refreshments

  • Access to the upcoming exhibition “30 Objects of Justice”

Quotes:

This takeover event invites participants and visitors alike to explore what justice means through art, storytelling, and lived experience,” said a spokesperson for Refugee Roots.

We’re honoured to host this meaningful takeover as part of Refugee Week,
added a representative from the National Justice Museum.

Through the Sanctuary Cell and the Welcome Mat, we amplify refugee voices within our walls.

Booking Information:
All activities are free but numbers are limited. Advance booking is essential. Visit the National Justice Museum website or Refugee Roots event listing for details and registration

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About the Organisers:
Refugee Roots is Nottingham’s local refugee and asylum-seeker arts collective, empowering displaced individuals through community-led events and creative expression.
The National Justice Museum—housed in Nottingham’s historic Shire Hall and gaol—explores past and present issues of justice, law, and human rights through immersive experiences and partnerships.

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