Football Museum of Wales and Wrexham Museum

The Football Museum of Wales and Wrexham Museum share a historic home on Regent Street in Wrexham city centre. Opened in September 2026, the new national football museum tells the story of the game in Wales in the city where the Football Association of Wales was founded, alongside galleries on Wrexham's own history. Entry is free, with timed tickets booked online here.

ABOUT THE MUSEUM

The museum is housed in a Grade II listed Tudor Gothic building, built in 1857 as a barracks for the Royal Denbighshire Militia. It later became a police station and magistrates' court known as County Buildings, and has been home to Wrexham Museum since 1996.

A major redevelopment, backed by the Welsh Government and Wrexham County Borough Council, has turned it into a museum of two halves. One half is the Football Museum of Wales, custodian of the Welsh Football Collection. The other is Wrexham Museum, telling the story of the county from its earliest people to its industries. The museum is run by Wrexham County Borough Council.

WHAT TO SEE AND DO

• Football Museum of Wales: thousands of objects from the Welsh Football Collection, covering the national teams, the grassroots game and the clubs that shaped football in Wales.

• Wrexham's football story: the city's role as the birthplace of the Football Association of Wales in 1876, and the long history of Wrexham AFC.

• Our Wrexham Story: galleries on the county from prehistory to the present day, with interactive digital displays and immersive film, including Brymbo Man, a Bronze Age burial found in the county.

• Industry: collections on the coal, iron, steel, brick and terracotta industries that built Wrexham.

• National treasures: objects on loan from Amgueddfa Cymru, Museum Wales and the National Library of Wales.

• Exhibitions and events: a gallery for changing and touring exhibitions, plus a programme of special events.

• Courtyard Café (Caffi'r Cowrt): drinks and food in the museum courtyard.

• Museum shop: gifts and souvenirs on site.

WHY VISIT

Wrexham is where organised football in Wales began, and this is the national museum telling that story. Football fans can trace the national game from its roots to the present day, while the Wrexham galleries give a fuller picture of the city beyond the pitch. It sits right in the city centre, a short walk from the Racecourse Ground, which makes it an easy stop before a match or as part of a day exploring Wrexham.

GETTING THERE

The museum is on Regent Street in Wrexham city centre. Wrexham bus station and Wrexham Central station are both a couple of minutes' walk away, and Wrexham General station is around five minutes on foot. Several council car parks are within easy walking distance.

The museum is one of eight stops on the Wrexham Attractions trail. On match days, pair it with a game at the Racecourse Ground, home of Wrexham AFC, a short walk away. The Wrexham Miners Project and St Giles Church are also close by, and for an overnight stay, The Lemon Tree is just a five minute walk away.

KEY FACTS

• Address: Football Museum of Wales and Wrexham Museum, County Buildings, Regent Street, Wrexham, LL11 1RB

• Opening: Wednesday to Monday, 10am to 5pm; closed Tuesdays; last admission 30 minutes before closing

• Entry: free; book a timed ticket online before you visit, with a small number of tickets available on the day

• Special events: some carry a charge; see the museum's What's On page

• Café: Wednesday to Monday, 10am to 4.30pm

• Accessibility: lift access; full details on the museum's accessibility page

• Opened: September 2026, in a building dating from 1857

• Run by: Wrexham County Borough Council

• Trail: one of eight stops on the Wrexham Attractions trail

CONTACT

• Website: wrexhammuseum.wales

• Phone: 01978 297460

FAQS

When did the Football Museum of Wales open?

The Football Museum of Wales opened in September 2026, in the same building as Wrexham Museum on Regent Street.

Why is the Football Museum of Wales in Wrexham?

The Football Association of Wales was founded in Wrexham in 1876, making the city the birthplace of organised football in Wales.

Is the Football Museum of Wales free?

Yes. Entry is free, but you need to book a timed ticket online before you visit. A small number of tickets are available at the welcome desk each day.

How far is the museum from the Racecourse Ground?

It is a short walk, so it is easy to combine with a match day visit.