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It’s not about results or multi-million pound salaries, it’s how football can change lives – Jane Bateman
23 February 2021
Jane Bateman has developed football networks around the globe for more than 20 years leading The Football Association's International Relations Team. But it's delivering programmes around football and social change that she feels are the most rewarding.
Create the Space: a trio of online talks
4 February 2021
The museum is hosting Create the Space, a trio of online talks about representation, identity and mental health within the game.
The oldest surviving FA Cup returns to the museum, courtesy of Manchester City
8 January 2021
The oldest surviving FA Cup will be returning to the National Football Museum, having been acquired at auction by new custodians Manchester City.
Help us improve and be in with a chance of winning £300!
9 December 2020
Help us improve via our survey and you could net yourself a prize in our draw.
Manchester’s museums and gallery adventures from home
20 November 2020
The best cultural digital experiences from Manchester museums and galleries this winter.
We’re currently closed
3 November 2020
In accordance with government guidelines, the museum is currently closed.
The nation’s greatest football shirt 2020-21, as chosen by our curators
21 October 2020
National Football Museum curators have run the rule over this season’s new football shirts and selected the country’s very best. Has your club made it into our Top 25 list?
National Football Museum receives lifeline grant from Government’s £1.57bn Culture Recovery Fund
12 October 2020
The National Football Museum has been awarded £515,965 as part of the Government’s £1.57 billion Culture Recovery Fund (CRF).
Trent’s Black Lives Matter boots go on display
7 October 2020
Boots worn by Liverpool and England ace Trent Alexander-Arnold go on display at the National Football Museum.
