National Football Museum, Football museum in Manchester, England
The museum holds more than 40,000 items in its Football Heritage Collection, displaying 2,500 pieces across four distinct galleries inside the Urbis Building.
Founded in February 2001 at Preston's Deepdale Stadium, the museum relocated to Manchester in 2012 with support from the Manchester City Council.
The collection includes the original 1863 Laws of the Game document and the Jules Rimet trophy, representing milestones in football development.
Manchester residents receive free entry to the museum, which opens Monday through Friday from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM with wheelchair accessibility.
The International Football Institute, established through partnership with the University of Central Lancashire, conducts research into football's social aspects.
Location: Urbis
Inception: February 2001
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Address: Urbis Building, Cathedral Gardens, Manchester M4 3BG
Opening Hours: Monday-Friday 10:00-17:00
Phone: +441616058200
Email: info@nationalfootballmuseum.com
Website: http://nationalfootballmuseum.com
GPS coordinates: 53.48636,-2.24242
Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:26
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