The National Football Museum located at Urbis Building, Cathedral Gardens, Manchester M4 3BG has re-opened after completion of refurbishment with featuring many new exhibitions, from January 14, 2019 onwards. Earlier the football museum was relocated from Preston to Urbis building in the year 2010.
The museum has got a funding from Manchester council. Hence they are giving free entry to the residents living in the particular post codes within the city of Manchester. At present, they have done many new exhibitions at the museum. There is an England shirts designed by legendary designer Peter Saville, story of Women’s football and England’s history in the World Cup.
The museum is also showcasing the most treasured memorabilia such as the football used in 1966 World Cup Final, original rules of football, the Jules Rimet trophy’s replica and Diego Maradona’ shirt. Those visiting can take a snap with trophies of FA and Premier League Cup and try out a penalty against a virtual goalkeeper.
Chief Executive of the museum – Tim Desmond said that they welcomed around 90 students from 3 primary schools in Manchester as their first VIP visitors after renovation to showing their new way to charity. They want to work with local communities taking football as a new way to be in touch with them and bring excitement, education and making the museum as a great asset to the city.
Those residing in the post codes (M1, M2, M3, M4, M8, M9, M11, M12, M13, M14, M15, M16, M18, M19, M20, M21, M22, M23, M40, M90 within the city of Manchester will get free entry to the museum. To avail free entry, you should produce a proof such as university card, driving license or a utility bill. All others must pay entry fee.
For more details, please visit https://www.nationalfootballmuseum.com/admission/.
