National Football Museum Ticket Portal

General Admission

Get unlimited access to the National Football Museum’s galleries, games and exhibitions for a whole year!

Please note that group and educational tickets are single use only.

Our Season Ticket allows you to explore the history of English football in the heart of Manchester city centre. Learn more about the beautiful game through the world’s largest football collection, see eye-opening exhibitions and sharpen your skills in the museum’s dedicated football challenges.

Your ticket grants you entry to the museum as many times as you like for twelve months from the date of your first visit.

Cloakrooms & Luggage - Storage Fees - Coats £2.00 Bags £4.00

For security and conservation reasons, visitors will be required to store:

  • Large bags (typically over 30 × 25 × 15 cm or as defined by the museum)
  • Backpacks of any size
  • Suitcases or wheeled luggage
  • Sporting equipment, umbrellas, or bulky objects
  • Any item that may pose a tripping, concealment, or security hazard

Small handbags or medically necessary items may be carried into galleries.

STANDARD OPENING HOURS: EVERY DAY, 10AM-5PM (LAST ADMISSION 4PM)

Visitors under 18 years of age must be accompanied by a parent or a guardian.

The museum receives financial support from Manchester City Council. As part of that arrangement city residents benefit from free admission.

Existing Season Ticket holders (within 12 months of their previous visit) can book their time slot free of charge.

Tickets are non-refundable and are purchased for a specific time slot. If you are unable to attend your time slot, we will arrange an alternative for you assuming any replacement time slot has availability.

Ticket options

  • Adult Season Ticket
    Adult Season Ticket
    from £16.00 to £18.00 (Gift Aid eligible)

    16+ years

    0 30 max

    16+ years

  • Child Season Ticket
    Child Season Ticket
    from £10.00 to £12.00 (Gift Aid eligible)

    5 - 15 years

    0 30 max

    5 - 15 years

  • Family Saver Season Ticket
    Family Saver Season Ticket
    from £44.00 to £49.00 (Gift Aid eligible)

    2 adults, 2 children or 1 adult, 3 children.

    0 30 max

    2 adults, 2 children or 1 adult, 3 children.

  • Student Season Ticket
    Student Season Ticket
    from £14.00 to £16.00 (Gift Aid eligible)

    Valid student ID required

    0 30 max

    Valid student ID required

  • Senior Season Ticket
    Senior Season Ticket
    from £14.00 to £16.00 (Gift Aid eligible)

    65+ years

    0 30 max

    65+ years

  • Child Under 5
    Child Under 5
    Free
    0 30 max
  • Manchester City Resident
    Manchester City Resident
    Free

    Thanks to funding from Manchester City Council, City of Manchester residents are admitted free of charge. Please bring suitable ID for entry (proof of residence). Please note that you must pay your council tax to Manchester City Council (as opposed to any other council) to be eligible for free admission.

    0 30 max

    Thanks to funding from Manchester City Council, City of Manchester residents are admitted free of charge. Please bring suitable ID for entry (proof of residence). Please note that you must pay your council tax to Manchester City Council (as opposed to any other council) to be eligible for free admission.

  • Essential Carer
    Essential Carer
    Free

    We offer complimetary tickets to essential carers, please bring proof on your visit.

    0 30 max

    We offer complimetary tickets to essential carers, please bring proof on your visit.

  • Return Visitor
    Return Visitor
    Free

    Valid if you are a Season Ticket holder within 12 months of your original booking. Please bring your original ticket/email confirmation with you.

    0 9 max

    Valid if you are a Season Ticket holder within 12 months of your original booking. Please bring your original ticket/email confirmation with you.

  • Family Saver Return Visitor
    Family Saver Return Visitor
    Free

    Valid if you are a Family Saver Season Ticket holder within 12 months of your original booking. Please bring your original ticket/email confirmation with you.

    0 30 max

    Valid if you are a Family Saver Season Ticket holder within 12 months of your original booking. Please bring your original ticket/email confirmation with you.

General Admission

Get unlimited access to the National Football Museum’s galleries, games and exhibitions for a whole year!

Please note that group and educational tickets are single use only.

Our Season Ticket allows you to explore the history of English football in the heart of Manchester city centre. Learn more about the beautiful game through the world’s largest football collection, see eye-opening exhibitions and sharpen your skills in the museum’s dedicated football challenges.

Your ticket grants you entry to the museum as many times as you like for twelve months from the date of your first visit.

Cloakrooms & Luggage - Storage Fees - Coats £2.00 Bags £4.00

For security and conservation reasons, visitors will be required to store:

  • Large bags (typically over 30 × 25 × 15 cm or as defined by the museum)
  • Backpacks of any size
  • Suitcases or wheeled luggage
  • Sporting equipment, umbrellas, or bulky objects
  • Any item that may pose a tripping, concealment, or security hazard

Small handbags or medically necessary items may be carried into galleries.

STANDARD OPENING HOURS: EVERY DAY, 10AM-5PM (LAST ADMISSION 4PM)

Visitors under 18 years of age must be accompanied by a parent or a guardian.

The museum receives financial support from Manchester City Council. As part of that arrangement city residents benefit from free admission.

Existing Season Ticket holders (within 12 months of their previous visit) can book their time slot free of charge.

Tickets are non-refundable and are purchased for a specific time slot. If you are unable to attend your time slot, we will arrange an alternative for you assuming any replacement time slot has availability.

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