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Teaming up with the Barclays WSL to increase women’s football representation
28 September 2023
The National Football Museum has teamed up with the Barclays Women's Super League to increase women's football representation on our galleries.
Visitor Notice: Penalty Shootout
7 August 2023
An update for visitors regarding duplicate payments for the museum's Penalty Shootout game (20 July to 4 August).
Manchester’s Medieval Festival returns for its second year
18 July 2023
A unique family-friendly festival in Manchester’s historic medieval quarter returns for its second year on 23 - 24 September 2023.
National Football Museum Announces New Trustees
14 July 2023
The National Football Museum is delighted to welcome two new trustees.
Batteries Not Included, open now!
12 July 2023
The museum has unveiled a new interactive exhibition that explores the history and development of football toys and games.
Women’s World Cup takeover at the National Football Museum
4 July 2023
This summer, we are going big on the Women's World Cup, supporting the tournament with a new exhibition, fun programming activities and new objects on display.
Batteries Not Included, coming 12 July
6 June 2023
Exploring the history and development of football toys and games in our new exhibition, coming to the Score Gallery this summer.
Noisy Neighbours, this May half term
22 May 2023
Celebrate the first ever all-Manchester FA Cup Final with us this May half term. Featuring Matt Oldfield, medal-making and more!
National Football Museum highlights stellar growth from 2022-23
18 May 2023
The National Football Museum has published their performance statistics for the 2022-23 period.
National Football Museum Receives Carbon Literacy Organisation Accreditation
10 May 2023
The National Football Museum is one of the first museums in the country to receive an official Carbon Literacy Organisation (CLO) accreditation standard.