Are you a sports fan looking to explore sports history? Here are the top sports museums in England:
1The Liverpool FC Story
LiverpoolIn The Liverpool FC Story, visitors can discover the 120 years of history of the Liverpool Football Club and see various artifacts and documents related to it. The museum holds the The Steven Gerrard Collection, a personal collection of footballing memorabilia and has all 5 European Trophies on disp 2Manchester United Museum
StretfordManchester United Museum is a museum in Manchester. The museum features exhibits related to: sport. Key themes, people and exhibits in the museum include: football. 3The Manchester City F.C Museum and Stadium Tour
ManchesterThe Manchester City F.C Museum and Stadium Tour is a museum in Manchester. The museum features exhibits related to: personalities, sport and social history. Key themes, people and exhibits in the museum include: history of manchester city football club. 4National Football Museum
ManchesterIn 2010, Urbis closed its doors for a significant transformation. Two years later, in 2012, it reopened as the National Football Museum. This change marked a new chapter in the building's history, shifting its focus from urban life and culture to the world of football. 5The Arsenal Museum
LondonThe Arsenal Museum is situated opposite turnstile E in the Northern Triangle Building. The museum holds many exhibits that were donated by former players who hold a special place in Arsenal’s history. Highlights include Jens Lehmann’s goalkeeper gloves that he wore in the season 2003/4, Michael Thom 6Brooklands Museum
WeybridgeBrooklands Museum, situated in Weybridge Surrey England, is a unique motoring and aviation museum. It is located on the grounds of the former Brooklands Motor Course, a site rich in history and technological achievements. The museum offers a fascinating insight into the birthplace of British motorsport and aviation, making it an interesting destination for enthusiasts and history buffs alike. 7Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Museum
LondonThe Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Museum is the largest tennis museum in the world and is located on the grounds of the All England Lawn Tennis Club. The museum contains a large collection of items and clothes, some of which date back to the 16th century. These items, ranging from many famous players from V 8National Motorcycle Museum
SolihullNational Motorcycle Museum is a museum in Solihull. The museum features exhibits related to Land Transport and Sport. 9River & Rowing Museum
Henley-on-ThamesThe River & Rowing Museum is situated in the picturesque town of Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, England. It is nestled on a site at Mill Meadows, a location that offers stunning views of the River Thames. This museum is a perfect destination for those interested in the history and culture of rowing, the River Thames, and the local town of Henley-on-Thames. 10National Horse Racing Museum
NewmarketThe National Horseracing Museum (NHRM) is located in Newmarket, Suffolk and is dedicated to the history of horseracing. It provides a comprehensive overview of the sport's history, making it an ideal destination for those interested in horseracing. 11Royal Engineers Museum
GillinghamThe Royal Engineers Museum, Library & Archive is a military engineering museum and library situated in Gillingham, Kent, England. It is dedicated to narrating the history and contributions of the Royal Engineers Corps. The museum offers a unique insight into the world of military engineering and the significant role the Corps has played throughout history. 12The Museum in the Park
StroudThe Museum in the Park is a museum in Stroud. The museum features exhibits related to: archaeology, fine art, coins and medals, personalities, decorative and applied art, social history, costume and textiles, toys and hobbies, sport, trade and commerce, agriculture, world cultures, photography and i 13Victoria Baths
ManchesterVictoria Baths is a museum in Manchester. The museum features exhibits related to Architecture, Decorative and Applied Art, Fine Art, Archives, Sport, Social History, Film and Media, Music and Performing Arts. 14World Rugby Museum
TwickenhamWorld Rugby Museum is a museum in Twickenham, Middlesex. The museum features exhibits related to: sport and social history. Key themes, people and exhibits in the museum include: imporant rugby art works by w.b.wollen. harry langton collection of rugby artefacts. w.w.wakefield collection of artefact 15Nidderdale Museum
Pateley BridgeNidderdale Museum, located in the market town of Pateley Bridge in North Yorkshire, England, is a local and social history museum. It offers a deep dive into the history and social fabric of the region, making it an interesting destination for those keen on understanding the local culture and history. 16Rugby Art Gallery and Museum
RugbyThe Rugby Art Gallery and Museum is a combined facility located in the heart of Rugby, Warwickshire, England. This unique establishment offers both an art gallery and a museum under one roof, providing a diverse range of exhibits and collections for visitors to explore. 17Durham Museum
DurhamDurham Castle, located in the city of Durham in Northern England, is a Norman castle that has been occupied by the University College of Durham University since 1840. The castle stands on a peninsula overlooking the River Wear, directly opposite Durham Cathedral. It was originally built in the 11th century as a symbol of the power of the Norman kings in Northern England. 18Museum of Wigan Life
WiganThe Museum of Wigan Life, located in Wigan, Greater Manchester, England, serves as a public museum and a local history resource centre. It offers a wealth of information about the local history and culture of Wigan, making it a valuable destination for tourists interested in learning more about the area. 19Museum of British Surfing
BrauntonThe Museum of British Surfing, situated in Braunton, Devon, is a unique destination that showcases the rich history of surfing in the United Kingdom. The museum houses a variety of exhibits that provide a comprehensive look into the evolution of this popular water sport in the country. From early surfing memorabilia to the latest surfboard designs, the museum offers a fascinating journey through the UK's surfing past and present. 20The Royal Logistic Corps Museum
Worthy DownThe Royal Logistic Corps Museum is a museum in Worthy Down. With military history on display, from Agincourt to the present day, including Monty’s D-Day Rolls Royce, a range of military horse-drawn and motorised logistic vehicles, uniforms, weapons, medals and much more; this fascinating and unique 21Museum of the Manchester Regiment
Ashton-under-LyneMuseum of the Manchester Regiment is a museum in Ashton-under-Lyne. The museum features exhibits related to: costume and textiles, design, coins and medals, social history, decorative and applied art, weapons and war, sport and film and media. Key themes, people and exhibits in the museum include: 4 22Chesham Museum
CheshamChesham is the 3rd largest town in Buckinghamshire and has a unique history of industry and social reform. The museum is based on the 1st floor in Chesham Town Hall and houses a collection of objects and photographs illustrating Chesham's history and especially its various industries. The Chesham 23Sevenoaks Museum
SevenoaksThe Shoreham Aircraft Museum is situated in the quaint village of Shoreham, which is near Sevenoaks in Kent, England. This location is on the south-east edge of Greater London, making it easily accessible for tourists visiting the capital city. 24Braunton Museum
BrauntonThe Museum of British Surfing, located in Braunton, Devon, is a unique institution dedicated to the history of surfing in the United Kingdom. It offers a comprehensive collection of exhibits that trace the evolution of this popular water sport in the country. Visitors can explore a variety of displays, from early surfing memorabilia to modern surfboard designs, providing a fascinating insight into the UK's surfing heritage. 25Manor House Museum
KetteringManor House Museum is a museum in Kettering. The museum features exhibits related to: world cultures, design, music, film and media, science and technology, agriculture, weapons and war, law and order, coins and medals, medicine, architecture, natural sciences, sport, toys and hobbies, performing ar 26National Badminton Museum
Great HolmThe National Badminton Museum has one of the finest and most comprehensive collections of badminton rackets, shuttles, badminton artefacts, archives and memorabilia in the world. The collection is displayed and can be seen at the National Badminton Centre, Bradwell Road, Loughton Lodge, Milton Keyne 27Somerset Cricket Museum
TauntonThe Somerset Cricket Museum, situated in Taunton, Somerset, England, is a unique destination for cricket enthusiasts. The museum primarily focuses on the rich history of cricket, with a special emphasis on the Somerset County Cricket Club. Visitors can explore a variety of exhibits that delve into the club's past, offering a fascinating insight into the sport's evolution in the region. 28Constantine Museum
FalmouthFrom mining and quarrying, music and farming, bowling, and bands to cricket, art and religion, Constantine has a fascinating past. The museum reflects the life and times of this vibrant community near the Helford River.- 29
Bellingham Heritage Centre
BellinghamBellingham Heritage Centre is a museum in Bellingham. The museum features exhibits related to: land transport, costume and textiles, social history, photography, weapons and war, personalities, agriculture, toys and hobbies, trade and commerce, archives, science and technology and sport. Key themes, - 30
Hertfordshire Fire Brigade Museum
WatfordThe Watford Museum is a local museum situated in Watford, Hertfordshire, in the United Kingdom. It is under the ownership of the Watford Borough Council and is conveniently located on the Lower High Street in Watford. This location makes it easily accessible for tourists and locals alike. - 31
Epping Forest District Museum
Waltham AbbeyEpping Forest District Museum is a museum in Waltham Abbey. The museum features exhibits related to Architecture, Industry, Archives, Law and Order, Decorative and Applied Art, Coins and Medals, Archaeology, Agriculture, Trade and Commerce, Social History, Science and Technology, Personalities, Phot - 32
Lutterworth Museum
LutterworthLutterworth Museum is a museum in Lutterworth. The museum features exhibits related to: archives, trade and commerce, law and order, weapons and war, land transport, aviation, costume and textiles, coins and medals, social history, photography, personalities, industry, science and technology, sport - 33
Marylebone Cricket Club Museum
LondonMarylebone Cricket Club Museum is a museum in London. The museum features exhibits related to: sport. - 34
National Speedway Museum
BroxbourneThe National Speedway Museum offers an insight into the history of speedway racing - the technical developments of the racing machines, the personalities and riders involved with the sport over the years. - 35
Market Lavington Museum
Market LavingtonMarket Lavington Museum is a museum in Market Lavington. The museum features exhibits related to: coins and medals, fine art, social history, toys and hobbies, photography, industry, archaeology, science and technology, religion, costume and textiles, land transport, weapons and war, music, trade an - 36
Chipping Norton Local History Museum
Chipping NortonThe Chipping Norton Museum, also known as the Chipping Norton Museum of Local History, is an independent local museum situated on the High Street in the town of Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire, England. This location makes it easily accessible for visitors who are exploring the town. - 37
Lancashire County Cricket Club Museum
StretfordLancashire County Cricket Club Museum is a museum in Manchester. The museum features exhibits related to: personalities and sport. Key themes, people and exhibits in the museum include: "i'll take my hat off to you", mynn, felix and parr, michael atherton, archie maclaren, walter brearley, harry mak - 38
Warwickshire County Cricket Club Museum
BirminghamWarwickshire County Cricket Club Museum is a museum in Birmingham. The museum features exhibits related to Sport, Archives, Social History and Costume and Textiles. Key themes, people and exhibits in the museum include Sydney and Reg Santall, Septimus Kinneir, Norman Edwards, Tom Pritchard, George A - 39
Mere Museum
MereMere museum is home to a local history collection with a good photographic archive. Displays are changed every few months. Six volumes of copies of old local photographs are available for public viewing and copies of any of them can be supplied. A detailed pictorial map of Mere is on permanent displ - 40
Leicestershire County Cricket Club Museum
LeicesterLeicestershire County Cricket Club Museum is a museum in Leicester. The museum features exhibits related to Sport. - 41
Army Physical Training Corps Museum
AldershotArmy Physical Training Corps Museum is a museum in Aldershot. The museum features exhibits related to Archives, Sport and Weapons and War. 42Oak House Museum
West BromwichThe Oak House, located in West Bromwich, England, is a timber-framed building that dates back to the early sixteenth century. This historical structure offers a glimpse into the architectural style and construction methods of the period, making it a fascinating destination for those interested in history and architecture.