Manchester National Football Museum Ticket Tour

Overview

Available languages

English

Mobile ticket

The National Football Museum in Manchester is perfect for football lovers of all ages. We have four floors of galleries and exhibitions to explore.

Starting in our Pitch Gallery, you can have your photo taken with our replica Premier League and Women's Super League trophies, as well as temporary exhibitions and workshops.

Moving upstairs, the Match Gallery houses our most significant and rare items, including the original 'Laws of the Game', the oldest surviving FA Cup Trophy, the 1966 World Cup match ball and Jules Rimet Trophy & our statue of Lily Parr.

The Play Gallery is your chance to have a go at playing the beautiful game, with our interactive games and junior discovery zone. Highlights include the skills zone & shot stopper game.

Finally, our Score Gallery is dedicated to our programme of special exhibitions. Please see our website for more details on what's on during your visit.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Self-guided admission to Museum

Free museum guided tours (5 a day)

Penalty Shoot-Out

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting points

National Football Museum

Todd St, Urbis Building, Cathedral Gardens Manchester United Kingdom

End points

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

National Football Museum

The National Football Museum is a must-visit for anyone visiting Manchester or the North-West. With four floors of galleries to explore, we are the place to experience why Football Matters.

Admission Included

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Manchester National Football Museum Ticket Tour

Reviews

3.97

32 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Excellent
Buckelz,
Nov 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Excellent museum with lots to see and do for both adults and kids. Son loved the interactive parts although only disappointment was we couldn’t afford the foden signed shirt, maybe some day
Couldn't get better! #NFM
Saul Antonio C,
Nov 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The Museum is a jewel in the lovely Exchange Plaza in Manchester. The architecture is also amazing. There is just soooo much to do and it feels kinda overwhelming to be there but once you are settled in it's the best Museum you could visit in this incredible city! There is also a play section that you can visit and there is a penalty shootout with a virtual goalkeeper(it's 3£ for 3 shots but it's worth it). In general it's so fun to learn about the history of football and how it has evolved to be this wonderful and emotional game it is today... Just legendary!
A lot of Walking involved, Location could be better.
L2597AXpaulk,
Oct 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Seeing I have a Walker and got there by taxi, it was quite a walk for me, got near the Entrance, and my knees were aching, they both came and helped me to the Entrance. Later on I needed to get help to get up from the Bench, the man who was very very helpful was telling me about the memorabilia in the glass cabinets, Unfortunately I needed to go toilet, then I had somewhere else to go, so he offered to take me there, there is a glass elevator, if you don't like these, going there may be a problem, but I held on tight to the bar
Nice overview of football and history
smolaholic,
Oct 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
Nice experience to learn about football and remorize all the World Cups. Second floor had really nice activities to try and play.
Very nice
Daniele L,
Sep 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I have visited this museum and you will find many finds of English football with many anecdotes and interactive games. Those who come to Manchester recommend going there.
Enjoyable way to spend a few hours learning and interacting with soccer!
219danicat,
Sep 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
Visiting because of a soccer mad 10-year old, this was easy to get to and a close walk from our hotel (Treehouse). Very well organised and spacious, we walked slowly to read all of the history items which had good interspersion of interactive elements - there's a fair bit of reading so adults are slow and kids are just looking at things - so the interactive elements is good for them while we read! One of the staff told us the whole story personally about Pickles the dog. Our son's mind was blown when we got to the top level though and he could go crazy in the virtual reality and all the physical challenges. The staff member who was on the additional paid challenge to kick for goals was so kind and interactive with both my son and my husband. It wasn't too busy and we really didn't have to wait to use any of the challenge rooms - we went at 3pm (closes at 5pm) so not sure if that's why it was a bit quieter maybe. Really enjoyable way to spend a few hours if you're a fan of sport and soccer.
Fantastic football experience for the whole family
733larsl,
Sep 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We visited the National Football Museum in Manchester with our teenager and it was a hit from start to finish! The exhibitions are both exciting and interactive, so there’s plenty to see and try – from historic football shirts and trophies to fun games where you can test your own football skills. The staff was friendly and welcoming and we felt really welcome. The best part was that the museum manages to appeal to both football fans and those who are just curious. Our teens especially loved the interactive activities and the many cool stories about famous players. The location in the heart of Manchester makes it easy to find, and we think the entrance is very reasonable for the experience you get. Highly recommended for families – especially with older children and teenagers who love sports and action. We leave with lots of good memories (and pictures!).
Medium
Paradise66385361890,
Sep 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00
Modern museum with play areas. Admission is expensive compared to the duration of the visit, little material to discover. Pass your way
Not to be missed
Tato171717,
Sep 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Museum that already fascinates you to see it from outside. Inside there is the history of English football, with interactive activities and above all the possibility of kicking penalties
Enjoyable and interesting afternoon
patriciahX633ED,
Sep 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We arrived just before a tour was due to start. Andy was very knowledgeable and the tour lasted just over an hour. We spent around 2.5 hours in the museum altogether. It was very interesting and there was lots to see. Tickets are valid for a year so you can come back again.