Visited last august:) I had a very nice time at the football museum. Museum is self guided with numerous displays and old football memorabilia...........Also a lot of interactive football games and football quizzes to play all around the place. All in all Im really glad we went, would recommend it :)
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National Football Museum
Cathedral Gardens, Manchester M4 3BG, England
0161 6058200
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Ranked #10 of 97 attractions in Manchester
Type: Speciality Museums
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The world's biggest and best football museum is open 7 days a week in Manchester city centre. The museum is free to enter, and tells the story of the...
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The world's biggest and best football museum is open 7 days a week in Manchester city centre. The museum is free to enter, and tells the story of the beautiful game through the eyes of everyone from the players, the law-makers, and most importantly the fans.Exploring how football has impacted on and reflected English culture and society over 150 years, it brings stories to life with a range of interactive and hands-on displays. There are world-famous iconic objects including the ball from the 1966 World Cup final, Diego Maradona's famous 'Hand of God' shirt, and even the game's very first hand-written rule book. On top of that there are lots of chances to show off your skills from the penalty box to the commentary box, with a range of Football Plus+ experiences (charges apply - see website for details). The National Football Museum Hall of Fame, on the ground floors, is the official tribute to the game’s greatest players, teams and managers. Upstairs, you’ll find stories from inventing, expanding, following and playing the game. There’s also a Discovery Zone for under 5s, and Level 3 is dedicated to changing exhibitions exploring how art and culture exist alongside the beautiful game.
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Carlisle, United Kingdom
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wow what a place, my partner and I went to the museum today a truly enjoyed the experience...i am not really into sport but found it so so interesting we were in there for a go few hrs, time flow in...free entry fantastic its well worth 5 pound each easy. .really great day out
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Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
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Very well setup attraction, with free entry. Interactive floors are great for kids, but the first floor's display of historic cups is so steeped in history that you cannot help but feel connected to England's sporting past. Great perk that the Premier League trophy was on display in the entryway - and United won it that night!
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Oloron-Sainte-Marie, France
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I took my grandchildren here recently on a trip to Manchester and they had a great time . The building itself is worth a visit - the fabulous modern Urbis building - and the museaum is very interative - my grandson scored five out of his six penalties and got to do a commentary with Gary Lineker and lifted the...
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Manchester, United Kingdom
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Went to the museum with my nieces aged 10 and 7 and nephew aged 14.
I have to say we all thoroughly enjoyed it.
The exhibits are really interesting and you don't need to have a massive interest in football to enjoy the place. There was even a WAG section on the clothes that some of them wore......
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Warrington, United Kingdom
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Amazing place with some great features. If you are a football fan then you should come here for sure, it has everything you will need for nostalgia and stuff you never knew! Very informing and entertaining.
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Bogota, Colombia
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Many interesting things to know. Its so very interactive. Do not forget to see special balls of england 66 and kick penalties!
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Liverpool
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We drove for an hour with eight 10 year old boys for a birthday party at National Football Museum Manchester and it was worth every mile.
The staff are amazing and couldn't do enough to make sure everyone had a great time. It is definitely better value for money to get the package with the party host and I was...
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Bristol, United Kingdom
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If you like football you'll love this. Over 4 floors, this 'museum' covers every aspect of the game, even fashion! There are lots of interactive activities, great if you have kids to keep amused. We happily spent over 2 hours taking it all in. As with all Manchester's museums, it's free entry with a suggested donation of £4 per person...
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Conisbrough, United Kingdom
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Being a passionate football supporter, I left here feeling underwhelmed.
The displays were, on the whole, interesting - but I was around in about an hour.
I feel that there needs to be more to appeal to the younger generation. I'm mid-twenties, but was left feeling cold by some of the displays.
Not a disappointing visit, but certainly an underwhelming...
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