Explore football's design evolution with artefacts from footballing legends, plus a unique film screening.
Football: Designing the Beautiful Game unravels the intricate design elements shaping football's essence, spanning stadium architecture, boot innovation, team emblems, and anti-commercialization efforts. Displaying over 200 artefacts from legends like Pelé and Messi, the exhibition arrives in Wolverhampton from the FIFA Museum, Zurich, with city-specific additions.
Attendees can also experience Zidane, A 21st-Century Portrait, a film capturing Zinédine Zidane's every move during a monumental 2005 match, offering a dynamic perspective through multiple camera angles.
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Visitor information
Address
Lichfield Street, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV1 1DU
01902 552055
Opening times
Mon – Sat: 10.30am – 4.30pm
Sunday and Bank Holidays: 11am - 4pm
Please check website or call in advance if you wish to see a specific item in the collection.
Refurbishments
From October 2018 to February 2019 the gallery will be making extensive improvements to the building and re-locating the cafe from the first floor to the ground floor. The gallery will still be open with exhibitions on display.
Please call before your fist if you feel there will be any distribution to your visit.
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