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Arsenal Football Club Museum
Museum Arsenal Football Club Museum.JPG
Established 1993; 32 years ago (1993)
Location Holloway
London, N5
England
Type Sports museum
Visitors 120,000 per year
Public transit access London Underground Arsenal
National Rail Drayton Park

The Arsenal Football Club Museum is a special place in Holloway, London. It is run by the famous Arsenal Football Club. This museum is all about the exciting history of the club.

It's a fantastic spot for football fans of all ages. You can learn so much about Arsenal's journey. The museum helps you understand why Arsenal is such a big name in football.

The Arsenal Football Club Museum

The Arsenal Football Club Museum is a fun and educational place. It shows off many cool items and memories from the club's past. These items are called "memorabilia." They help tell the story of Arsenal's greatest moments.

What You Can See Inside

Inside the museum, you will find many amazing things. Each item has a special story. Here are some highlights you can explore:

  • Charlie George's shirt: This shirt is from the 1971 FA Cup Final. Arsenal won the FA Cup that year, which was a huge achievement.
  • Michael Thomas's boots: These boots were worn in a very important match. It was the 1988–89 game against Liverpool. Arsenal won the league title in the last minutes of that game.
  • Alan Smith's shirt: You can see the shirt Alan Smith wore in the 1994 UEFA Cup Winners' Cup Final. Arsenal won this European trophy, showing their strength on the continent.
  • The "Invincibles" trophy: There is a special trophy celebrating Arsenal's 2003–04 Premier League season. In this season, Arsenal won the title without losing a single game! This incredible team was nicknamed "The Invincibles."

Where is the Museum?

The museum is currently located in the Northern Triangle Building. This building is right next to Emirates Stadium. Emirates Stadium is the modern home ground of Arsenal Football Club.

Before 2006, the museum was in a different place. It used to be inside the North Bank Stand of Arsenal's old stadium, Highbury. The museum first opened there in 1993. When Highbury closed and was redeveloped, the museum moved to its current spot. Today, over 120,000 people visit the museum every year.

Plan Your Visit

The Arsenal Football Club Museum is open every day of the week. This makes it easy for many people to visit. On days when Arsenal has a match, the museum has special hours. It opens at 10 AM and closes half an hour before the game starts.

You can also visit the museum as part of a tour of Emirates Stadium. This is a great way to see both the museum and the stadium. It gives you a full experience of Arsenal's home.

External links

  • Official website: https://arsenaldirect.arsenal.com/arsenal-museum
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