Admission charges: frequently asked questions
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What are the admission prices?
* children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult
Visitors with disabilities may admit one accompanying carer free of charge
Thanks to funding from Manchester City Council we are able to offer free admission to visitors who pay their council tax to Manchester City Council.
# Eligible City of Manchester postcodes: M1, M2, M3,(Manchester City Council tax payers only), M4, M8, M9, M11, M12, M13, M14, M15, M16, (Manchester City Council tax payers only), M18, M19, M20, M21, M22, M23, M40, M90. Please note that you must pay your council tax to Manchester City Council (as opposed to any other council) to be eligible for free admission.
Tickets are non transferable and ID must be produced each time you visit.
Group admission tickets and some promotional offers are valid for day of entry only
Are you a city of Manchester taxpayer? Check if you are eligible for free admission here.
Our prices for school and educational group visits are as follows:
| Ticket Type | Price (per person) |
|---|---|
| Self-guided | £4.90 |
| Facilitated | £5.90 |
| Student | £7.70 |
| City of Manchester school: Self-guided | Free |
| City of Manchester school: Facilitated | £4.90 |
| Comp entry (1:10) | Free |
| Additional adults | £9.10 |
| Minimum charge for facilitation | £85 |
For further information, please contact schools@nationalfootballmuseum.com.
Why does the National Football Museum charge admission?
Unlike many national museums across the UK, the National Football Museum receives no core funding from the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport (DCMS), nor does it receive core funding from football bodies such as the Premier League or the Football Association.
What is included in the price?
Alongside entry to the main exhibition space across four floors, your ticket includes photographs with our Premier League and trophy, unlimited access to activities, including Pass Master, Shot Stopper and Match of the Day Commentary Challenge and all exhibitions, tours and trails. The only exclusive is the Penalty Shootout interactive, which will cost £2 per three penalties.
The annual entry ticket allows customers to visit the National Football Museum as many times as they like for one year from date of purchase.
Where does the money go?
The National Football Museum will be investing in a number of community programmes aiming to improve the self-confidence of those who participate through the sharing of football stories both social and historical. Activities will be in line with the museum’s central ethos – “Making football the game of our lives”.
Funds will also go towards expanding our successful volunteers’ programme and continually updating our exhibitions and displays.
Why do only city of Manchester residents get free entry?
The museum is primarily funded by Manchester City Council. As a result, the museum will remain free of charge to all those who reside within its boundaries.
How do city of Manchester residents claim free entry?
To claim free admission, city of Manchester residents must give their postcode on booking a ticket.
How can I prove that I qualify for free entry or a concessional rate?
Bring a form of documentation with you that proves you qualify for the relevant admission. Depending on the concessional rate, this may be documentation featuring proof of address, a valid university card or utility bills.
If you have any further questions, please get in touch with us at info@nationalfootballmuseum.com.
