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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.
| 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 |
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff* |
|---|---|
| Free Admission | prices not available |
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.
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.
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