Football
Museum
of Wales
Wrexham
Museum
Officially opened 25 September 2026, after a major refurbishment and multi-year program of investment, we now have our brand new national football museum.
It celebrates our long proud history of football, with the Welsh Football Association being founded here in Wrexham exactly 150 years ago.
Also fondly known as the 'Museum of two halves' - giving both a nod to its dual purpose and to the great game itself, our new museum will celebrate the people, the history of Wrexham and its national importance as the ancestral home of football in Wales.
Now
Open
We spoke with some of the skilled workers on 25th August, busy removing the temporary screening, finishing off and sharing with us stories of the stone projects that they have been working on over the past two years, where they transformed our amazing Museum.
The official open day took place Friday 25 September, and we attend their first official event hosted just a week later with our friends Heneb.
150 years in the making
The
Beautiful
Game.
Founded in
Wrexham.
The original building was built in 1855 and has long been a familiar sight in Wrexham and recently from 1996 served as Wrexham's local museum.
With the planned celebrations in 2026 celebrating 150 years of the Welsh FA, the site has undergone an extensive redevelopment program, to bring it up to national standards, and offering visitors to Wrexham a great new destination to learn more about our amazing local and national history.
We look forward to sharing even more soon.
History
in the making
With Wrexham AFC's success on the pitch up the road, learn about our long proud history on and off the pitch.
New
and
Old
Celebrating famous former players, historic games and moments in the history of the town, the museum aims to showcase the very best.
Industrial
Past
With our former mining and industrial heritage, the museum will showcase when Wrexham led the industrial world.
Spirit of '58
Documenting the joy and the heartbreak of the Welsh national team, and how football has become part of our local and national dna.
This following article has been kindly supplied by our special guest writer, Vicky Heathfield.
Friends
of
Wrexham
Museum
The Friends of Wrexham Museum are a passionate group of volunteers dedicated to supporting and celebrating Wrexham’s rich heritage.
Connecting
Community
to its past
Their mission is simple but vital - to help the museum preserve and share the stories that connect the community to its past. Through fundraising, events, and advocacy, the Friends ensure that Wrexham’s history remains accessible, engaging, and alive for generations to come.
From Roman artefacts and medieval finds to industrial milestones and modern-day culture, the Friends play an essential role in keeping Wrexham’s story visible.
Their contributions help to fund exhibitions, organise lectures, and encourage visitors of all ages to explore the museum’s collections. By combining enthusiasm, knowledge, and community spirit, the group makes the past a living part of Wrexham’s present and future.
That community spirit is clearly reflected in the group’s long-standing relationship with EssentialsMAG.
Essentials MAG
Support
Chair, Sandra Allen, has seen first-hand how the magazine helps to raise awareness of their talks and activities.
“We make use of social media and other promotional opportunities,” she says, “but EssentialsMAG reaches so many people who not only receive their copy through their letterbox but also pick it up from places like the Tourist Information Centre. That’s perfect for visitors who might want to learn more about the museum and local history.
Although the museum is currently undergoing renovations, it’s wonderful to keep that interest alive ahead of its reopening this year.”
"We would absolutely recommend EssentialsMAG - it’s a fabulous magazine. I enjoy reading it every month and often share feedback with Vicky on the interesting articles,” Sandra says. “Vicky is so easy to work with and incredibly supportive of our efforts, and we’re very grateful for that.”
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