Scottish Football Museum
Explore Scotland’s football heritage with over 2,500 exhibits, including the world’s oldest national trophy, the Scottish Cup.
Planning your visit
Scotland has a strong claim to have invented modern football. The passing game developed here in the 1870s against the English dribbling style; the world's first international was played in Glasgow in 1872; and the Scottish Cup, first contested in 1873, is the oldest national trophy in world football and is displayed in this museum.
Over 2,500 exhibits cover the game's development, the Scottish Football Hall of Fame, and the export of Scottish players and coaches who shaped clubs across England and Europe.
The museum sits inside Hampden Park, the national stadium, and the stadium tour is the natural companion — the dressing rooms, the tunnel and the pitch, on a site that once held crowds of over 140,000, a European record.
The 1902 Ibrox disaster and other episodes are covered.
Allow two hours with the tour. Bookable options include museum and stadium tour tickets. Current availability is listed below.
Before you book
Where is Scottish Football Museum?
Scottish Football Museum is in Glasgow, United Kingdom. The map on this page marks its exact location.
How long should I allow for Scottish Football Museum?
Allow two hours with the tour. That is the time the collection itself takes at an unhurried pace, before any queue.
Do I need to book Scottish Football Museum in advance?
Tickets can be bought on the door at quiet times, but booking ahead fixes the date and avoids the queue at busy ones. Live availability is shown on this page.
