The National Football Museum in Manchester's Cathedral Gardens offers four floors of galleries celebrating the beautiful game, open daily from 10am to 5pm. Visitors typically spend around 90 minutes exploring the collection, which suits football fans of all ages and includes interactive games and a junior discovery zone. Your ticket includes self-guided admission plus access to five free guided tours each day.
The Match Gallery houses rare treasures including the original 'Laws of the Game', the oldest surviving FA Cup Trophy, and the 1966 World Cup match ball alongside the Jules Rimet Trophy. You'll also find a statue of Lily Parr and can pose with replica Premier League and Women's Super League trophies in the Pitch Gallery, while the Play Gallery invites you to test your skills in the skills zone and shot stopper game.
The museum occupies the Urbis Building on Todd Street, a modern, fully accessible venue with lifts to all floors and wheelchair-accessible surfaces throughout. Your ticket grants unlimited visits for a whole year, letting you return to explore the Score Gallery's rotating special exhibitions or catch different guided tours without paying again.
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The museum spans four floors, from the Pitch Gallery with replica Premier League and Women's Super League trophies to the Match Gallery housing the original 'Laws of the Game' and the oldest surviving FA Cup Trophy. The Score Gallery hosts rotating special exhibitions throughout the year.
The Play Gallery lets you test your football skills with interactive challenges including a skills zone and shot stopper game. A dedicated junior discovery zone keeps younger visitors engaged with hands-on activities.
See the 1966 World Cup match ball and Jules Rimet Trophy alongside a statue of Lily Parr in the Match Gallery. The collection includes some of the sport's most significant artefacts spanning over a century.
Join one of five free museum guided tours each day, led by friendly and knowledgeable staff. Tours help you make the most of your visit across all four galleries.
The museum is wheelchair accessible throughout, with all areas and surfaces designed for easy navigation. Lifts connect all four floors, and service animals are welcome.
National Football Museum Manchester
Cathedral Gardens, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M4 3BG, England
Tel: 0161 605 8200
Last updated: 14:42 20/07/2026
