National Football Museum

Manchester

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The ultimate museum for footy fans in Manchester

The city of Manchester is famous around the world for its football. Now's your chance to visit the iconic footballing city and explore the history of the beautiful game like never before! 

  • Grab a photo with the Premier League trophy in the Pitch Gallery
  • See memorabilia from across the centuries in the Match Gallery
  • Put your own footy skills to the test in the Play Gallery
  • Keep an eye for a seasonal programme of special exhibitions in the Score Gallery
  • Relax with some tasty food and drink in the Dugout Café 

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Whether you're a football fanatic, planning family day out or visiting the great city of Manchester, the National Football Museum is the place to share stories about everybody's favourite game.

With four galleries to explore, The National Football Museum is a must‑visit for families and football fans - packed with iconic objects, fun interactives and inspiring stories. A perfect day out for all ages!

Grab a photo with iconic league cups and trophies in the Pitch Gallery, see the original 'laws of the game' in the Match Gallery and test your skills with the interactive games in the Play Gallery. Discover the seasonal programme of special exhibitions in the Score Gallery – and remember, if you buy your ticket online here you can enjoy unlimited visits for a year!

The National Football Museum is open from 10am-5pm everyday of the week.  

Location

National Football Museum

National Football Museum,
Todd Street,
Manchester,
M4 3BG
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How to find us

The National Football Museum is located in Manchester's iconic Urbis Building in the heart of the Medieval Quarter and close to the Central Retail District, Norther Quarter and NOMA.

By car:

Victoria Station is a 2-minute walk from the museum and operates regional services to and from Bolton, Southport, Wigan, Preston, Blackburn, Liverpool, Manchester Airport, Edinburgh, Rochdale and Leeds.

Piccadilly Station is the city’s principal station and connects to locations across the country, including the east coast main line to London Euston and Manchester Airport.

Piccadilly Station is a 20-minute walk to the museum. Alternatively, you can take a short Metrolink tram ride to Victoria Station and then a 2-minute walk to the entrance. There is also a free Metroshuttle bus to the museum (see below).

The nearest Metrolink tram stop is Victoria Station. Victoria connects to the following lines:

  • Altrincham-Bury (green)
  • Bury-Piccadilly (yellow)
  • Manchester Airport-Victoria (dark blue)
  • East Didsbury-Rochdale (pink)
  • East Didsbury-Shaw (brown)

By bus:

Manchester has an extensive bus network including a fleet of fully electric vehicles on certain routes. There is a bus stop (code NP) right outside the museum on Corporation Street served by many different routes.

The free city centre Metroshuttle service number 2 stops at the museum and links directly to Deansgate and Oxford Road train stations as well as other Metroshuttle services.

By bike:

There are five bike racks located on Corporation Street next to the museum. The nearest cycle parking facility can be found at the City Tower Cycle Hub next to Piccadilly Gardens, a 10-minute walk from the museum.

Facilities
  • Gift shop
  • The Dugout Café 
  • Toilets
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How long should I spend at the National Football Museum?

On average, visitors tend to spend around 90 minutes at the museum. 

Is the National Football Museum fully accessible?

Football is for all, and so is the National Football Museum. Please see the following accessibility information: 

  • Automatic door access at main entrance
  • Lift to all floors
  • Ramps to all raised areas
  • Accessible toilets on ground floor and levels 1, 2 and 4
  • Induction loops at reception and information desks
  • Assistance animals permitted
  • Water bowls available for assistance animals
  • Wheelchairs hire – free of charge, please book in advance
  • Guided tours on request
  • Large print guide available on your visit
  • 130+ disabled parking spaces in the nearby NCPs (Arena, Exchange, Shudehill, High Street)
  • Visit the Manchester City Council website for information on disabled parking bays in Manchester city centre.
  • Friendly Wi-Fi Certification which ensure the museum's Wi-Fi provides a safe, secure, and family-friendly online experience for all our visitors.

The following Explorer Bag is also provided for SEND visitors: 

  • Ear defenders
  • A football spinner
  • A texture bag and colour paddles
  • A football squishy and football pop it
  • A magnifying glass and a large magnifier
  • Binoculars
  • A Pickles the Dog teddy

Explorer Bags are available to loan for free: simply request one at the Welcome Wing entrance.

Is the National Football Museum suitable for young children?

There's plenty to entertain young and old fans alike throughout the four galleries.

For the youngest of visitors, the Discovery Zone in the Play Gallery is ideal for the under-fives, providing a calm and safe space to introduce little ones to the world of football. For visitors seven and above, the Football+ interactives are a must-play!

There's also a range of free activity trails and family workshops.

Can I store luggage at the National Football Museum?

For security reasons, the museum is unable to store large bags or suitcases at the museum. 

Can I bring my dog to the National Football Museum?

For the comfort and safety of all visitors, only service dogs are permitted in the museum. 

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National Football Museum Tickets

Whoever you support, a visit to the National Football Museum in Manchester is simply a must-visit for footy fans of all ages!

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