Inside Hampden Park in Glasgow, the Scottish Football Museum traces the story of football in Scotland through more than 2,000 objects. Look for the Scottish Cup, the oldest surviving national football trophy, and a ticket and cap connected to the first official Scotland-England international in 1872. A stadium tour adds access to areas such as the changing rooms and players’ tunnel, with a chance to take a penalty at Hampden. Families can also try the interactive football activities, including table football and the training area.
Football history at Hampden Park
The Scottish Football Museum is inside Hampden Park, Scotland’s national football stadium. Its collection follows the game in Scotland through more than 2,000 objects, from kit and footballs to trophies and material connected to historic matches. The displays also cover the influence of Scots on the wider game.
Among the collection’s notable pieces are the Scottish Cup, the oldest surviving national football trophy, and a ticket and cap associated with the first official international match between Scotland and England, played in 1872. The museum also has a Hall of Fame and film footage of memorable Scottish games and players.
What to expect on the stadium tour
The combined museum and stadium visit can include parts of Hampden that are normally behind the scenes. Tour stops include the team changing rooms, the players’ tunnel and the manager’s dugouts. Walking out towards the pitch gives you a view of the stadium from the players’ route on match day.
The tour also includes an interactive football challenge. You can take a shot from the Hampden penalty spot, with the speed measured electronically, and try activities such as table football or scoring in the training area. Access to particular parts of the stadium can depend on what is happening at the venue, so pitch access is not guaranteed.
A visit for families and football fans
The museum’s objects and interactive activities give children something to do alongside the history displays. The stadium tour adds context through its changing rooms, tunnel and match-day spaces, while guides share information and anecdotes about Hampden and Scottish football.
Plan enough time to move through the galleries as well as join the tour. The museum and stadium visit is suitable for people interested in the sport beyond the professional game, with exhibits covering its history, memorabilia and notable matches. Hampden Park has wheelchair-accessible entrances, lifts, restrooms and parking.
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Where is the Scottish Football Museum?
It is inside Hampden Park at G42 9BA in Glasgow.
What can you see at the museum?
The collection includes more than 2,000 football objects, the Scottish Cup and items connected to the 1872 Scotland-England international. There is also a Hall of Fame and footage of Scottish games.
Can you tour Hampden Park?
Yes. A stadium tour can include the changing rooms, players’ tunnel and manager’s dugouts. Access to the pitch is not guaranteed.
How long does a visit take?
Allow around 1 to 2 hours for the museum and stadium tour.
