Educational programs lower secondary school
The Prison of Madness
What does it mean to be not guilty by reason of insanity? How has society treated the these people in the past? The exhibit is housed in the old Criminal Asylum, where students explore what life as a patient might have been like.
Information
Duration: 1 hour.
Place: Justismuseet in Trondheim
Participants: Maximum 30 students
Age group: Adjusted for age
If you wish to see a little of everything, or focus on a topic of particular interest, please let us know and we will make your tour bespoke at no extra cost.
Prices
Please book through formidling@justismuseet.no We will send an invoice after your visit, or you can pay in the reseption.
Price: 750 NOK for groups of max. 30 people.
Small groups with specific needs are encouraged to please contact us for a bespoke program.
The Prison of Madness focuses on what happens when someone who commits a crime might be not guilty by reason of insanity. The exhibit “The Criminal Asylum” is explored inside the old cells. Students examine questions such as:
- What does it mean to be not guilty by reason of insanity?
- How has society treated such people throughout history?
- What happens today if a serious crime is committed by a person with a severe mental illness?
Students learn about the people who were patients here, how they lived and what sort of treatment (if any) they might get.
Contact information:
formidling@justismuseet.no
Tlf: 73 50 03 05 | 46 74 97 11
Office hours are Mon-Fri, from 10 to 15
