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The National Football Museum

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The National Football Museum

The National Football Museum in Preston offers a unique experience by bringing alive the fascinating story of football. Visitors will be taken on a journey through the history of football with a number of interactive and hands-on elements. The centrepiece of The National Football Museum in Preston is the FIFA collection, the finest collection of historic football memorabilia in the world. Eight major collections of outstanding historical significance, including THE FA, Football League and Wembley Collections.

From May 24 2007 a major new collection is on display. Come and see an outstanding collection of over 300 objects on loan to the museum from the Priory Collection, including three shirts from legendary football matches, the World Cup Ball from the first final in 1930, and a number of outstanding football themed artworks.

Note: On Preston North End match days the museum closes at 3pm for a 3pm kick off and 1pm for a 1pm kick off.

Opening Times

Opening 2007 1 Jan 2007 - 1 Jan 2010

Day Opening Times
Monday - Closed
Tuesday 10:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 10:00 - 17:00
Thursday 10:00 - 17:00
Friday 10:00 - 17:00
Saturday 10:00 - 15:00
Sunday 11:00 - 17:00
Bank Holiday 10:00 - 17:00

Events

Saturday, 15th March 2008 - Sunday, 8th June 2008

National Football Museum - The Art of Football
more info

Tickets Information

Ticket TypeTicket Tariff*
Free Admissionprices not available

Road Directions

The National Football Museum in Preston is two miles from either jct 31A or 32 on the M6. Look out for the brown tourist signs on the main roads into Preston. Call for more information.

Public Transport Directions

Nearest railway station to the the National Football Museum is Preston. 2 miles from the station. No 19 from bus station leaves every 5 minutes. Call for further information.

 Facilities

  • Coach Parking
  • Disabled Access/Toilets
  • Free Admission
  • Indoor
  • Open All Year

Accessibility

  • Café/Restaurant On Site
  • Car Parking

Parking & Transport

  • Coaches Welcome

 Contact Info

The National Football Museum
Sir Tom Finney Way
Deepdale
Preston
Lancashire
PR1 6RU

Tel: 01772 908442 / 01772 908403
Fax: 01772 908433
Email
Website

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