National Football Museum - Building Layout

Building Layout

The museum is based in the Urbis building and is based over 4 floors:
Level One - The largest floor, housing the zones:

• The Game - Features items such as the first ever rule book from 1863 and the shirt from the first ever international football match between England and Scotland
• Fans - Including the original painting of L.S. Lowry's "Going to the Match"
• Competition - Information about the various competitions and leagues, with the original version of the FA Cup and various replica trophies
• The Global Game - A section dedicated to world football, with the ball from the first ever World Cup Final, the matchball from the 1966 World Cup Final, Maradonna's "Hand of God" shirt and the UEFA Cup Winners Cup trophy.
• Stadiums - Information about various stadiums and designs, with an original turnstyle from the old Wembley Stadium and some original wooden seats.
• Media - Featuring various footage and clippings from old matches, including a sheepskin coat worn by John Motson.
• Clubs - Interactive screens with information on most league clubs in England.
• Players - A brief look at the scope of footballers, including the only Victoria Cross won by a professional footballer and the painting "The Art of the Game" portraying Eric Cantona.
• Our Beautiful Game - A 10-minute film in a cinema showcasing a month in English football on all levels.

Level Two - Featuring various paid-for football interactive games, as well the zones:

• Football for All - A showcase of how football is played by people of all abilities.
• Laws - Interactive screens explaining the original rules of football and referees roles in the game.
• Managers - Audio clips from managers and the original Manager of the Year trophy.
• Toys and Games - A showcase of various football-related games and toys
• Performance - Information about the medical side of playing football, including Willie Cunninghams knee cartilage and Tommy Lawtons ashes.
• Discovery Zone - An area for under-5's to play.

Level Three - A changing exhibition space. Currently featuring the exhibitions "Moving into Space" and "Homes of Football" by Stuart Roy Clarke.

Level Four - Learning and Education zone, currently featuring a small exhibition called "Our Sporting Life"

Level Five and Six - This is separate restaurant called 'Kaleido', which can be accessed via a separate entrance on the ground floor.