Football is for all, and so is the National Football Museum. We offer a wide range of community events and activities to inspire and engage all our visitors.
Using our unique collection of football object and archives, our communities team bring the stories of football to life, through interactive workshops and creative activities.
We offer a seasonal programme of family activities and museum events throughout the year, so make your you check our What’s On guide before your visit.
Baby: Active sessions
Our youngest visitors can get in the game with our monthly Baby: Active sessions!
Join us in the museum’s Discovery Zone for a fun, free session, designed to get your babies moving. This is specifically designed for birth to pre-walking babies.
Tuesday 14 July, 11am
Baby Pitch Play sessions
You can drop in with your pre-walking baby for our fun, sensory play sessions which support babies’ physical development and social skills.
Booking not required but is recommended.
If you have any questions, please get in touch via communities@nationalfootballmuseum.com.
Tuesday 16 June, 12pm – 3pm
CITC: City Play Together
Get your toddlers kicking and moving with our friends at City in the Community!
This free session encourages physical activity, play and movement. This is open to walking babies / toddlers.
Thursday 11 June 10:30 – 11:30am
Thursday 18 June, 10:30 – 11:30am
Thursday 2 July, 10:30 – 11:30am
Thursday 16 July, 10:30 – 11:30am
Under-5s Story Time
Join us for a fantastic new storytelling session in our Discovery Zone.
Explore some fun interactive tales related to the beautiful game, brought to life by one of our team.
Friday 19 June, 10:30am
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Sporting Memories
Sporting Memories is for older sports fans (50+) to meet and chat about the beautiful game. Everyone’s welcome to take part and share their memories about amazing players, great games or match-going-anecdotes.
The group currently meets every other week on Wednesdays 10.30am – 12pm at the museum.
Email communities@nationalfootballmuseum.com to find out more, or call us on 0161 605 8200.
Adult Learning
We offer tailored sessions to suit adult learners, with a wide range of themes and topics that use the power of football connect and educate.
If you’d like to bring a group of adult learners to the museum, please email groups@nationalfootballmuseum.com or call 0161 605 8200.
Classroom Hire
You can hire our classroom for your own sessions, seminars or presentations. Situated on the fourth floor, the classroom is self-contained with a 75-inch screen for presentations, wi-fi and flipchart. There is also a separate breakout space and toilet facilities.
Visit our Venue Hire page for more information. Alternatively you can email events@nationalfootballmuseum.com or call us on 0161 605 8200.