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National Football Museum, Preston
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National Football Museum
Sir Tom Finney Way
Deepdale
Preston
PR1 6RU
Lancashire
England
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Photo (c) National Football Museum
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Collection details
Archives, Costume and Textiles, Decorative and Applied Art, Film and Media, Social History, Sport, Toys and Hobbies
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Contact details
general enquiries (Tel)
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01772 908 442
general (Fax)
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01772 908 444
general enquiries
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enquiries@nationalfootballmuseum.com
general information and news
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www.nationalfootballmuseum.com
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Open
Open: Tues-Sat 10.00-17.00, Sun 11.00-17.00
Midweek matchday open until 19.30 For weekend matchdays the museum will close earlier - 3.00pm or 1.00pm depending on kick off time.
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Closed
Closed: Mon except Bank Holidays, Christmas Day, Boxing Day, Easter Sunday
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Admission charges
Free entry
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Description
The National Football Museum opened in February 2001. It is the first of its kind in the world, bringing the whole history of the game to life in five galleries within the stands at Deepdale Stadium. The striking entrance building incorporates several football references. The Museum is multi-sensory and accessible to all. Social history features strongly alongside football. There is a shop and cafe, full disabled access and plenty of free parking
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Collections description
The Museum has the finest collection of football memorabilia in the world, with over 20 000 objects. The FIFA Museum Collection, put together by the late Harry Langton, is the centrepiece and especially strong in the period 1870-1940. It includes a shirt and cap from the first ever international match in 1872. There are also collections from the Football Association, Football League, Wembley Stadium (including the 'Geoff Hurst' crossbar from the 1966 World Cup Final) and Preston North End.
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Key artists and exhibits
Match Balls from 1930 & 1966 World Cup Finals.
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Infamous Maradona "Hand of God" Shirt from 1986.
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Oldest international shirt in the world dating from 1872.
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George Best 1968 European Player of the Year award.
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"Geoff Hurst" Crossbar from England's 1966 World Cup Final.
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Ashes of the late England centre forward Tommy Lawton.
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Replica Jules Rimet trophy used at the 1966 World Cup Final.
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Spitting image puppets of Eric Cantona and Paul Gascoigne.
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War memorial honouring footballers lost in the Great War.
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Ball from England v Argentina 2002 World Cup game.
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"Goalstriker" - our lifesize penalty shoot out interactive.
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Articles
National Football Museum Vows To Pick Preston Over Wembley
Football Museum And Tatton Park Up For The Lever Prize
Remarkable Life Of Walter Tull Celebrated By Westminster Archives
News In Brief - Week Ending May 20 2007
National Football Museum Calls For More Government Funding
National Football Museum Kicks Off 2006 With Pools Exhibition
FA Cup For Sale - We Can't Let It Leave UK Say Museum Staff
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Available resources
The National Football Museum
Digitised collection; Handling collection or artefacts; Online game or interactive; Resource or activity pack; Taught session (schools); Teachers' pack or notes; Virtual exhibition or images; Website; Worksheets or templates
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General Information
Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
Pre-booking service for groups
Information point provided
Parking for coaches
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Collections
Object identification and/or written enquiry service
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Disability Access
Parking for disabled available
Toilets for disabled
Touch exhibits and/or handling sessions
Wheelchair access to all public areas
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Children and Families
Baby changing facilities
Children's play area
Events and resources for children and families
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General Education
Education facilities available
Member of staff available with responsibility for education
Reception and lunch facilities for educational groups
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Schools Education
Primary school education service available
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Facilities
Cafeteria
Facilities for private functions and events
Meeting room available
Shop
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Copyright © 24 Hour Museum
Information published here was believed to be correct at the time it was prepared. Welsh language pages developed with CYMAL: Museums Archives and Libraries Wales, funded by the Welsh Assembly Government.
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