National Football Museum

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Whether you’re a football fanatic, planning family day out or visiting the great city of Manchester, the National Football Museum is the place share stories about everybody’s favourite game.

With four galleries to explore, six interactive games, plus an exciting programme of exhibitions, guided tours and workshops, there’s something for everybody to enjoy.

Grab a photo with iconic league cups and trophies in the Pitch Gallery, see the original ‘laws of the game’ in the Match Gallery and test your skills with the interactive Football+ games in the Play Gallery. Discover the seasonal programme of special exhibitions in the Score Gallery – and remember, if you buy your ticket direct from the National Football Museum you can enjoy unlimited visits for a year!

Score Gallery Exhibition Batteries Not Included 12 July to 25 February 2024

Batteries Not Included takes visitors on an immersive journey from the Victorian era through to the latest cutting-edge virtual reality technology, reflecting the cultural influences of each decade and how play technology is now adopted across the professional game.

Best of all, visitors of all ages can get hands-on with a range of football toys and games taking you on an exciting exploration of play between the real and virtual worlds, with 17 interactive games and exhibits including Subbuteo and a variety of classic arcade video games.

The Batteries Not Included exhibition is included within your admission ticket.