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SUMMARY:Museum Tour
DESCRIPTION:Learn more about the game through our objects on one of our National Football Museum guided tours\, included in the price of admission. Please ask about our tours when you arrive at the Welcome Wing\, or ask a member of our team for more details. \nOur friendly museum guides will tell you more about the museum\, some of the incredible objects on display and the fascinating stories behind them. \n10:30am\, 11:30am\, 12:30pm. 1:30pm. 2:30pm\, 3:30pm: Museum Highlights \nMeet outside of the Match Gallery on level 1 and find out more about the museum’s crown jewels. Our guide will take you through over a century of football history via objects in our collection\, from the first international match in 1872 right up to the present day.
URL:https://nationalfootballmuseum.com/event/tour/
LOCATION:Match Gallery
CATEGORIES:Activities,Family,Tours
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SUMMARY:Head\, Shoulders\, Knees & Goals
DESCRIPTION:Kids and grown-ups alike can discover the fascinating connection between football and the human body in our brand new exhibition\, Head\, Shoulders\, Knees & Goals. \nExplore the science behind movement\, the stories that shape identity and the joy of football fandom through hands on play\, sensory moments and incredible objects. \nThis Score Gallery exhibition reveals the impact that sports science\, exercise\, nutrition and even clothing can have on performance. It also goes beyond the pitch\, taking in the sights\, sounds and smells that form an integral part of the matchday experience for supporters on the terraces. \nThis exhibition has been made possible with the generous support of The Players Foundation.  \nThe Players Foundation is an independent charity that offers support and advice to current and former professional footballers and scholars who find themselves in charitable need.
URL:https://nationalfootballmuseum.com/event/hskg/
LOCATION:Score Gallery\, Cathedral Gardens\, Manchester\, M4 3BG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261102
DTSTAMP:20260721T091711Z
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SUMMARY:NFM x Yard Ball
DESCRIPTION:Yard Ball is transforming the Pitch Gallery into an all-action arena that will put your skills to the ultimate test. \nInspired by playing out on the streets in the 90s\, Yard Ball is a first-of-its-kind nostalgic street football experience. \nStep into a world of street-style challenges and go head-to-head with friends and family to rack up points in the most unexpected ways possible. Blast one into a top barrel. Clip it through a car boot window. Stick one straight into actual top bins. There’s no single way to score here! Creativity\, flair\, quick thinking\, and the occasional glorious fluke all count. \nThis is not a traditional football pitch or training environment. Every challenge invites you to try something different\, take risks\, and play your own way. \nFor some\, Yard Ball feels instantly familiar. For others\, it’s a brand new discovery. Either way\, Yard Ball is a place to love the game again ⚽ \nFor more information visit YardBall | https://bit.ly/44HqX2f
URL:https://nationalfootballmuseum.com/event/yard-ball/
LOCATION:Pitch Gallery\, Cathedral Gardens\, Manchester\, M4 3BG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260619T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270620T170000
DTSTAMP:20260720T131430Z
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SUMMARY:Hall Of Fame Gallery
DESCRIPTION:  \nThe National Football Museum will open a new Hall of Fame Gallery to celebrate icons\, pioneers and legends who have defined English football.  \nThe new gallery\, which is free to view for all National Football Museum ticket holders\, opens to the public on Friday 19 June and includes rare and unseen objects from a host of Hall of Fame inductees\, including Stanley Matthews\, Jill Scott and David Beckham.   \nEstablished in 2002\, the Hall of Fame recognises those who have made an outstanding contribution to the English game. More than 200 players\, managers and teams have been inducted\, each leaving a lasting mark on the history\, identity and future of football in England.  \nThe Hall of Fame Gallery brings these stories to life through iconic objects\, rare memorabilia\, and the moments that made them unforgettable. From title-winning players and managers to trailblazers who broke down barriers and changed the game forever\, this is where English football’s biggest names take their place.   \nFeaturing sixteen specially curated displays\, the Hall of Fame explores the stories of successes from Ballon d’Or winners\, European Cup winners and World Cup glory\, alongside groundbreaking and pioneering stories of referees\, players and other key figures who have strived to improve the beautiful game.  \nSome of the objects on display include Stanley Matthews’ Ballon D’Or award and England cap and objects from pioneering women footballers and managers like Kerry Davis and Emma Hayes. The gallery also includes memorabilia and stories behind modern icons like Ashley Cole and England’s World Cup-winning Lionesses squad.  \nTim Desmond\, CEO of the National Football Museum\, said: “Our Hall of Fame celebrates the people who have made football the game we know and love today. This new gallery allows us to tell those stories in a way that is immersive\, brought to life with unique objects from our Football Heritage Collection and has kindly been supported by The Players Foundation.   \n“Inspiring and reflective of the diversity and richness of English football’s history\, whether visitors are lifelong supporters or discovering the game for the first time\, the gallery offers a powerful reminder of the individuals whose achievements have shaped generations.”  \nThe National Football Museum’s Hall of Fame gallery has been created in partnership with The Players Foundation: a charity dedicated to supporting current and former professional footballers. The Foundation also owns a unique array of football memorabilia\, which consists of more than 500 items\, which is housed and exhibited by the museum.   \nDavid Harrison\, CEO of The Players Foundation\, said: “We are delighted to be supporting the Hall of Fame gallery which champions many of the legends of the English game. With the FIFA World Cup 2026 now underway\, this is the perfect moment to celebrate the achievements of such great names\, including the current Chairman of the Foundation\, Brendon Batson OBE. I look forward to joining the thousands of football fans who’ll be visiting the new gallery.”  \nFor more information about the National Football Museum Hall of Fame and to view all previous inductees\, visit: www.nationalfootballmuseum.com. 
URL:https://nationalfootballmuseum.com/event/hall-of-fame-gallery/
LOCATION:Match Gallery
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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SUMMARY:Children's Birthday Parties
DESCRIPTION:NOW TAKING BOOKINGS! \nGet ready to celebrate in true football style! \nWe’ve launched our brand new birthday party experiences at the National Football Museum – perfect for young fans who want a day packed with fun\, games and unforgettable memories. \nYour match winning birthday celebration is just around the corner. \nWhat to expect \nTwo hours of football themed activities\, including: \n\nGet the perfect selfie with the Premier League and WSL Trophies\nOur brand new Pitch Gallery activity – Yard Ball. Packed with street football vibes and nostalgic fun\, Yard Ball invites you to take on challenges and beat your mates by scoring as many points as you can in the time period. Winner gets a medal and bragging rights!\nAccess to our Play Gallery where the party can practice their penalty techniques and then hone their skills in our 1-2 box.\nPost game food and drinks in your own private area of our The Dugout Cafe.\n\nWe also offer goody bags from £5pp. \nFor more information please contact parties@nationalfootballmuseum.com or book here to secure your date.
URL:https://nationalfootballmuseum.com/event/childrens-birthday-parties-2/2026-10-03/
CATEGORIES:Family
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261006T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261006T120000
DTSTAMP:20261001T122933Z
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SUMMARY:Baby: Active
DESCRIPTION:Our youngest visitors can get in the game with our dedicated Baby: Active sessions! \nJoin us in the museum’s Discovery Zone for a fun session designed to encourage babies’ physical activity. Get involved in sensory play\, movement and singing in our dedicated under-5s area\, open to families on the Play Gallery. \nThis session is for babies from birth to pre-walking\, and will kick off at 11am. \nOur Baby: Active session is free\, but booking is essential\, as places are expected to fill up quickly! \nIf you book a place but cannot make it\, please let us know as soon as possible. These sessions are very popular\, and your space could be allocated to another baby / toddler. \nIf you have any questions\, please get in touch via communities@nationalfootballmuseum.com. \nClick here to book
URL:https://nationalfootballmuseum.com/event/baby-active-22/
LOCATION:Welcome Wing and Discovery Zone\, Cathedral Gardens\, Manchester\, M4 3BG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Early Years,Family
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261008
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270101
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SUMMARY:Games of my Life | Sir Alex Ferguson
DESCRIPTION:Objects from Sir Alex Ferguson’s personal collection will go on display at the National Football Museum this October\, as part of a new pop-up exhibition exploring the most important games of the legendary football manager’s career. \nThe collection – which has never been displayed before – speaks to some of the extraordinary stories described in Sir Alex’s new memoir\, Games of My Life\, that explores his personal journey through the games\, people\, places and moments that shaped his life in football. \nOpen from Thursday 8 October to coincide with publication of the book\, the display brings the legendary manager’s career to life through 21 defining games – and 21 windows into his extraordinary footballing journey. \nGames of My Life is published by Pan Macmillan and is available to purchase from 8 October. The display at the National Football Museum opens on the same day and tickets can be purchased by clicking here.
URL:https://nationalfootballmuseum.com/event/games-of-my-life-sir-alex-ferguson/
LOCATION:Pitch Gallery\, Cathedral Gardens\, Manchester\, M4 3BG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261008T103000
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SUMMARY:CITC: City Play Together
DESCRIPTION:Our younger visitors can get in the game with our City Play Together sessions\, run in partnership with our friends at City in the Community. \nJoin us at the museum for a fun session designed to encourage toddlers’ physical activity. Get involved in sensory play\, movement and singing in our Pitch Gallery space on the ground floor. \nThis session is specifically for 2 to 5-year-olds\, and will kick off at 10:30am. \nThis City Play Together session is free\, but booking is essential\, as places are expected to fill up quickly! \nWe are currently unable to accommodate professional childminders with multiple children at this session. Multiple different bookings under the same name will be cancelled. \nIf you book a place but cannot make it\, please let us know as soon as possible. These sessions are very popular\, and your space could be allocated to another baby / toddler. \nIf you have any questions\, please get in touch via communities@nationalfootballmuseum.com. \nBook your place here
URL:https://nationalfootballmuseum.com/event/city-play-32/
LOCATION:Pitch Gallery\, Cathedral Gardens\, Manchester\, M4 3BG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Early Years,Family
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261022T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261022T113000
DTSTAMP:20260929T141926Z
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SUMMARY:CITC: City Play Together
DESCRIPTION:Our younger visitors can get in the game with our City Play Together sessions\, run in partnership with our friends at City in the Community. \nJoin us at the museum for a fun session designed to encourage toddlers’ physical activity. Get involved in sensory play\, movement and singing in our Pitch Gallery space on the ground floor. \nThis session is specifically for 2 to 5-year-olds\, and will kick off at 10:30am. \nThis City Play Together session is free\, but booking is essential\, as places are expected to fill up quickly! \nWe are currently unable to accommodate professional childminders with multiple children at this session. Multiple different bookings under the same name will be cancelled. \nIf you book a place but cannot make it\, please let us know as soon as possible. These sessions are very popular\, and your space could be allocated to another baby / toddler. \nIf you have any questions\, please get in touch via communities@nationalfootballmuseum.com. \nBook your place here
URL:https://nationalfootballmuseum.com/event/city-play-33/
LOCATION:Pitch Gallery\, Cathedral Gardens\, Manchester\, M4 3BG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Early Years,Family
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261024T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261101T170000
DTSTAMP:20261002T080847Z
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SUMMARY:National Frightball Museum
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261121
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270222
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SUMMARY:Football Art Prize
DESCRIPTION:“Football is an art.” – Arsene Wenger \nThis November\, see the beauty of football through unique perspectives created by the people who know it best: the fans. \nShowcasing the works of over 60 talented artists\, the Football Art Prize at the National Football Museum with Parker Harris captures the highs and lows of the beautiful game. \nFrom pitchside emotions to the pre-match ritual\, the prize encapsulates everything to love about football across the globe. All displayed through an array of artworks\, featuring painting\, collage\, photography and film. \nWe are also offering visitors the opportunity to vote for their own favourite to reveal the very first Football Art Prize People’s Choice winner for 2026\, as well as the Football Through My Lens competition with UCFB\, showcasing the talent of photographers aged between 16 and 18.
URL:https://nationalfootballmuseum.com/event/football-art-prize/
LOCATION:Score Gallery\, Cathedral Gardens\, Manchester\, M4 3BG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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