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National Football Museum

Attraction

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City Centre
Events
Family Friendly
Free Wifi

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, six interactive games, plus an exciting programme of Football Creates exhibitions, guided tours and workshops, there’s something for everybody to enjoy.

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 our interactive Football+ games in the Play Gallery.

Discover our seasonal programme of special exhibitions in the Score Gallery – and remember, if you buy your ticket direct from the National Football Museum you can enjoy unlimited visits for a year!

VENUE ACCESS Football is for all, and so is the National Football Museum. The building is fully wheelchair accessible, and we offer a range of access services and resources.

Parties of 10 or move save 20% on standard admission when booked in advance and direct from the National Football Museum. Discount is applied at the online checkout.

Buy tickets direct from our home page and benefit from unlimited visits to the National Football Museum for a year!

Museum admission
Entry into special exhibitions
Guided tours
Workshops
Interactive games *

* excluding Penalty Shootout (£2 for three shots)

We encourage all visitors to book online in advance of their visit to avoid disappointment.

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Opening Hours

Monday: 10:00 - 17:00

Tuesday: 10:00 - 17:00

Wednesday: 10:00 - 17:00

Thursday: 10:00 - 17:00

Friday: 10:00 - 17:00

Saturday: 10:00 - 17:00

Sunday: 10:00 - 17:00

Closed

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National Football Museum

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Ben Mcloughlin

in the last week

Fantastic couple of hours spent at the NFM - Packed with one of a kind memorabilia from every era and generation of football. Lots of interactive stuff to do for the kids, both young and the young at heart kids! Ticket prices are very reasonable, and the gift shop isn't one that feels overpriced either

Robi Hammond

3 months ago

The National Football Museum is a must-visit for any fan of the beautiful game, tickets last for 12 months with multiple visits. With fascinating exhibits, historic memorabilia, and interactive displays, it brings football's rich history to life. Whether you're reliving iconic moments, testing your skills, or exploring the evolution of the sport, there's something for everyone. You'll definitely learn something you didn't know. An absolute gem for football lovers!

Vamsi Krishna

3 weeks ago

This place is filled with history and nostalgia. One of a kind museum delving into football origins and the great championship clubs. Took about 30 mins to cover this place plus about 20mins to cover the coffee shop at ground floor..found some interesting souvenirs as well to take home. Walkable distance to other historical places. Well recommended. Wonderful time

Leon Das

5 months ago

Great day out. Some good photo opportunities with trophies. Great to read about the history of football and see all the different trophies, medals and shirts, boots etc. the 1st floor was great with a few interactive things to do as well as all the history. Didn’t see what was on the 2’d floor as there was a big queue. The 3rd floor was cool. Looking at all the old annuals and football books. Nice cafe as well.

Alex Crisp

a week ago

Visited the Football Museum in Manchester and it was a mixed experience for me. There are some good interactive bits, especially for kids – things like penalty shootouts, making your own magazine cover, and different touch exercises. The building itself is very striking from the outside and the architecture is worth a look. Inside, there’s a lift to every floor, clean toilets, and a café if you fancy a break. The staff were friendly and even chatted to me about the team I support, which was a nice touch. The gift shop has plenty to browse such as shirts, signed frames, posters, magnets, badges, etc. On the downside, some of the interactive sections have long queues, sometimes up to half an hour. It’s also cheaper to book online, but if you turn up on the day you pay quite a bit more, which feels unnecessary. I found it a little expensive for what’s there – most of the displays are about football from the 1800s to early 1900s, with not much focus on modern football. There are some trophies, but again, mainly older ones. They have baggage lockers, but they’re not cheap either. Overall, worth a visit if you’re a big football fan or have kids who’ll enjoy the activities, but I wouldn’t rush back.