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March & April 2010

2010 is World Cup year. We're kicking things off early with all our activities having a World Cup theme.
Diego Maradona

Saturday 20 March
11.00am & 12.00pm

Gallery Talk: World Cup Heroes & Villains
The build up to this year's World Cup continues with a look at some of the heroes and villains of the competition
FREE
Medal from Bonhams

Sunday 28 March
11.00am - 3.00pm

 Bonham's Football Memorabilia Valuation Day
Another chance to dust off your sporting memborabilia, bring it along to the museum and get a free valuation with Bonham's Sporting Consultant.
FREE
The National Football Museum is pleased to work in partnership with Bonhams. We however advise people to seek more than one valuation prior to agreeing a sale. Contact sport@bonhams.com for further information.
Frankie with Easter Egg Friday 2, Saturday 3, Monday 5 April

Frankie's Easter Trail
Find the eggs, solve the clues and get a chocolate treat!
FREE
holding up t shirts

Tuesday 6 April
11.00am-12.30pm & 1.30pm-3.00pm

 Art-T!
Have a go at designing your own 'World Cup' t-shirt.
£2.50 per t-shirt
Boys cutting

Wednesday 7 April
11.00am-12.30pm & 1.30pm-3.00pm

 Footy Yo-Yo's
Come & paint a football themed yo-yo.
£1.00
girl drawing

Thursday 8 April
11.00am-12.30pm & 1.30pm-3.00pm

 Magical Masks
Choose your player, colour in his mask, wear it...fool your friends!
FREE
Badges Friday 9 April 11.00am-2.00pm

Badge-it!
Make your own badge with a World Cup theme.
£1.00
Kids with signing sheets Friday 9 April 11.00am-3.00pm

Signing Session
Come and meet past players in our session, organised by EPS Signings. There will also be memorabilia stalls to browse. Names include Jimmy Mcilroy, Ray Poynter, Alex Stepney, Kevin Gallagher and Alan Hudson.
Please note some of the players will be charging for autographs on the day. For further information contact:
www.eps-signings.com

Boy wearing Brazil t-shirt Tuesday 13 April 11.00am-12.30pm & 1.30pm-3.00pm

Hat-Trick!
Make a 'World Cup' hat, crown or headband
FREE
boys drawing Wednesday 14 April 11.00am-12.30pm & 1.30pm-3.00pm Badge-it!
Make your own badge with a World Cup theme.
£1.00
t-shirt Thursday 15 April 11.00am-12.30pm & 1.30pm-3.00pm Art-T!
Have a go at designing your own 'World Cup' t-shirt.
£2.50

dad and baby drawing

 Friday 16 April 11.00am - 12.30pm & 1.30pm - 3.00pm

Footy Yo Yo's
Come & paint a football themed yo-yo.
£1.00

Pickles

 Saturday 17 April 11.00am & 12.00pm

Gallery Talk:
Pickles & The World Cup
 Hear about the build up to the 66 World Cup and how a dog called Pickles saved the day!
FREE

Old football boots

 Sunday 25 April 11.00am- 3.00pm

Bonham's Football Memorabilia Valuation Day
Another chance to dust off your sporting memborabilia, bring it along to the museum and get a free valuation with Bonham's Sporting Consultant.
FREE
The National Football Museum is pleased to work in partnership with Bonhams. We however advise people to seek more than one valuation prior to agreeing a sale. Contact sport@bonhams.com for further information.
frankie the football fan

Available every day

Frankie's Fun Family Football Trail
Have a go at our fun family trail with Frankie. Whenever you see Frankie there'll be something for you to see and do! Pick up a copy of Frankie's trail at reception and a free sticker and bookmark. FREE

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Playing Goalstriker

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 Goalstriker

See if you can beat the Goalie in Goalstriker, the interactive penalty shoot out game. Now there's an even better reason to play. Every time you beat the goalie you could be in with a chance of winning first class train tickets, courtesy of Virgin Trains*. If you aren't lucky enough to win, there are other great prizes to be won in our 'lucky dip'.

Single Ticket £2.95 (3 shorts) Adult + 1 child £4.95 Family Ticket (2 adults & 2 children) £7.95
*Based on minimum score of 2,500
*Terms & Conditions apply. Friends & family of National Football Museum and Virgin Trains employees and their families are not eligible.
children with football

Frankie's Footy Fun Zone

 The museum has plenty of other 'family friendly' activities including Frankie's Footy Fun Zone, a soft play area especially for the Under 7's. For other family activities, simply ask at the reception desk when you arrive and our staff will be happy to let you know what's on and what there is to do.