Experts' Choice Award National Football Museum
What the experts agree on
A must for football fans, this striking glass-fronted museum houses iconic memorabilia—like the 1966 World Cup ball and Maradona's "Hand of God" shirt—while tracing the sport's history in Manchester.
“Home to two of the UK’s most renowned football teams, Manchester is the perfect city to play host to the National Football Museum.”
– The Telegraph
Lonely Planet "This blockbuster museum charts the evolution of British football from its earliest days to the multi-billion-pound phenomenon it is today." Full review
Fodor's "A galaxy of footballing (soccer) memorabilia, from historic trophies, souvenirs, and shirts...to such near-sacred items as the ball from the 1966 World Cup." Full review
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"Urbis is an ultra-modern glazed structure. A glass lift gives visitors a panoramic view of the city. An interactive gallery complex, Urbis is entertaining and informative." Full review
Time Out "It’s the permanent home to the FIFA collection, the Football League collection, the FA collection and many more, and it works towards the preservation and conservation of such memorabilia." Full review
Rough Guide "Fans of the beautiful game will want to visit the National Football Museum to see the 1966 World Cup Final ball, Maradona's "Hand of God" shirt, and artefacts from Sir Stanley Matthews' personal collection"
New York Times "For soccer fans, seeing the Premier League clubs Manchester United or Manchester City in action could be the highlight of the weekend. But if your team isn't playing, a stop at the free..."
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Lonely Planet "Follow football religiously? This will hands-down be the best museum for you in the city center. The National Football Museum sits in the striking Urbis building in Cathedral Gardens and..."
Lonely Planet "With the success of its two teams – Manchester City and Manchester United – it's perhaps only right that the National Football Museum resides in Manchester"
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