Head, Shoulders, Knees & Goals

Family friendly

A promotional banner for the show that reads Head, Shoulders, Knees and Goals.
Image credit: National Football Museum

Discover how football and the human body work together in ‘Head, Shoulders, Knees & Goals’, a new family-friendly exhibition at the National Football Museum.

Through hands-on activities, sensory experiences and fascinating objects from the game, you can explore how movement, fitness, food and even football kits affect performance. The exhibition also looks at the sights, sounds and feelings that make matchdays so exciting for fans.

A fun and interactive way for kids and grown-ups to learn more about the science and stories behind football.

Plan your visit

Urbis Building, Cathedral Gardens
Manchester,
Greater Manchester,
M4 3BG
Mon
Closed
Tue
Closed
Wed
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sat
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sun
11:00 am - 5:00 pm

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