The new Football Museum of Wales is reaching out for fans of clubs and country to share memorable stories.
The Football Museum will form one half of the new ‘Museum of Two Halves’ being developed in Wrexham.
Set to open in 2026, the football half of the museum will celebrate Welsh football, past and present, in all its diversity, from grassroots clubs to the national teams, as well as highlighting Wrexham’s historic achievements in the sport and celebrating the rich heritage of the County Borough.
The other half of the new national attraction will house a brand new museum for Wrexham. New galleries will be created to display the Wrexham Museum collections.
Collecting stories for future generations to enjoy
Football Engagement Officer at the new museum, Shôn Lewis explains:
“One of the most exciting parts of developing this new museum has been travelling around Wales and hearing some of the amazing stories fans have shared with us. Some are genuinely moving, some are funny and some are just unbelievable!
“Wales has never had a dedicated museum for its national football before so in many cases these stories are being recorded and collected for the first time. We know there must be so many other brilliant stories out there and our task is to make sure they are collected for others to enjoy for years to come.
“It could be an experience you had at a classic (or not so classic) match you attended, a chance encounter with a Welsh football hero, a memorable event at your local club, or just a special footballing memory from your childhood you’d like to share.
“We’re particularly interested in hearing from you if you have a personal item of football memorabilia to accompany your story.
“Whether it’s your local Welsh club or the national team, all these stories are part of the rich tapestry of football history in our country – we want to collect as many as we can!”
Get in touch with the Football Museum Wales team with your story by emailing footballmuseumwales@wrexham.gov.uk