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First female referee to officiate in the Premier League, Rebecca Welch, to be inducted into the National Football Museum Hall of Fame
8 March 2024
First female referee to officiate in the Premier League, Rebecca Welch, to be inducted into National Football Museum HoF
Brendon Batson inducted into the National Football Museum Hall of Fame
2 March 2024
West Bromwich Albion full-back and PFA stalwart Brendon Batson is the latest player to be inducted into the museum's Hall of Fame.
Competition: win two tickets to a preview screening of Copa 71!
27 February 2024
Fancy bagging yourself a brace of free tickets to see a brand new women's football documentary? Find out how to see a special screening of Copa 71, the groundbreaking new film on the 1971 Women's World Cup.
Batteries Not Included, extended to Sunday 21 April!
25 February 2024
Now extended to Sunday 21 April! Explore the history and development of football toys and games in our Score Gallery exhibition.
Hot Prospects: the museum’s free creative workshops for young people
9 February 2024
We are looking to team up with young people from the Greater Manchester area, engaging with our collections creatively via a series of free artist-led workshops.
England’s Victorious Amputee Team Celebrated at the National Football Museum as Nations League Trophy goes on Display
8 February 2024
Inaugural Amputee Nations League Trophy goes on display at National Football Museum.
Our Cup Special this February half term
1 February 2024
Up for the cup? Join us this February half term for two weeks of arts, crafts, trails and trophy selfies.
Post-match briefing: Christmas at the National Football Museum
12 January 2024
A recap of our events, workshops and community activities across the festive period.
Jill Scott inducted into National Football Museum Hall of Fame
5 December 2023
The National Football Museum is proud to announce the induction of Lionesess legend Jill Scott into its prestigious English Hall of Fame.
A City United, now open in the Pitch Gallery
25 October 2023
A warm-hearted collection of portraits by the late Iain S. P. Reid, on display ahead of the latest Manchester derby.