German Football Museum, Sports museum near Dortmund Central Station, Germany
The German Football Museum is a sports museum near Dortmund Central Station displaying trophies, objects and documents about the national sport's history. The rooms are arranged across several floors and guide visitors through different eras and themes of the game.
The idea for a national museum emerged after the 2006 World Cup hosted by Germany. Dortmund was selected among four candidate cities, and the building opened its doors a few years later.
The building holds a hall honoring players and coaches through footprints and autographs that visitors encounter as they move through the exhibition spaces. This collection shows the connection between audiences and the individuals who shaped the sport across decades.
The rooms are open Tuesday through Sunday between 10:00 and 18:00, and all floors are accessible by wheelchair. The building sits directly opposite Dortmund Central Station, making it easy to reach on foot.
Several stations in the building allow visitors to review footage from historical matches and judge the action themselves. This technology invites discussion about controversial moments and comparing different viewpoints.
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