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South Korea opens new national sports museum in Seoul’s Olympic Park

18Oct

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South Korea opens new national sports museum in Seoul’s Olympic Park

Sports fans visiting Seoul have a new attraction to explore following the opening of the National Sports Museum of Korea, celebrating the country's sporting heritage, Olympic achievements and memorable moments. Located in Olympic Park in the Songpa district of South Korea's capital, the museum officially opened on 15 October 2026, becoming the country's first national museum dedicated to sport. Established by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Korea Sports Promotion Foundation, the museum aims to preserve Korea's sporting history through exhibitions, educational programmes and interactive experiences. What can visitors see at the National Sports Museum of Korea? The new museum houses approximately 70,000 sports-related items, including historic medals, equipmen...

Man City’s new museum to form part of £300m Etihad Campus expansion

13Jun

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Man City’s new museum to form part of £300m Etihad Campus expansion

Manchester City has revealed the first details of a major new museum attraction that will form part of the English Premier League football club’s ambitious £300 million Medlock Square development, creating a year-round visitor experience at the Etihad Campus. Scheduled to open later in 2026, the Manchester City Museum Experience has been designed to immerse visitors in the history, culture and defining moments of the club. The attraction will complement the club’s award-winning stadium tour, which is currently ranked among the top five visitor attractions in the UK on TripAdvisor. Located at the heart of the new Medlock Square entertainment district, the museum will span more than 1,700 square metres across ten themed spaces, blending cutting-edge immersive technology with historic m...

CR7 Life Museum: Cristiano Ronaldo attraction opens in Hong Kong

13Jul

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CR7 Life Museum: Cristiano Ronaldo attraction opens in Hong Kong

Hong Kong has strengthened its position as a global sports tourism destination with the launch of the CR7 Life Museum, the first of its kind in Asia dedicated to football legend Cristiano Ronaldo. Located within the K11 Art & Cultural Centre, this immersive, state-of-the-art attraction offers visitors a unique window into the career and life of one of the greatest players in football history. Elevating Hong Kong’s sports tourism portfolio, the museum features Ronaldo’s most iconic memorabilia, from match-worn kits and golden boots to his impressive trophy collection, alongside immersive storytelling and interactive exhibits. Visitors can trace Ronaldo’s journey from his early days in Madeira to his global superstardom – a powerful narrative that appeals to both sports enthusia...

Olympic Museums Network grows to 37 members with Australia and Rio additions

10Mar

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Olympic Museums Network grows to 37 members with Australia and Rio additions

The Australian Sports Museum and the Rio Olympic Museum have been elected as the newest members of the Olympic Museums Network (OMN), bringing the network’s global membership to 37 institutions. Both museums were elected during the OMN’s 19th General Assembly, held at the United States Olympic and Paralympic Museum in Colorado Springs, Colorado, in February 2025. The Australian Olympic Museum becomes the first OMN member in Oceania, while the Rio Olympic Museum, a legacy project of the Olympic Games Rio 2016, becomes the third member from South America. Angelita Teo, director of the IOC’s Olympic Museum and Chair of the OMN, said: “We are delighted to welcome the Australian Sports Museum as the first member from Oceania, further expanding our global reach and enhancing the dive...

Sports travel bucket list: LEGENDS The Home of Football in Madrid

2Feb

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Sports travel bucket list: LEGENDS The Home of Football in Madrid

Located in the heart of Madrid at Carrera de San Jerónimo, 2, near the iconic Puerta del Sol, LEGENDS: The Home of Football stands as a premier destination for football enthusiasts. This seven-story museum offers an immersive journey through the rich history of the sport, showcasing a vast collection of memorabilia and interactive experiences. Exhibits and collections LEGENDS boasts more than 4,000 historical football artifacts, making it one of the most comprehensive collections globally. Visitors can admire match-worn shirts from iconic players, including those from the inaugural 1930 FIFA World Cup, as well as shirts from legends like Pelé, Diego Maradona, Lionel Messi, Zinedine Zidane and Andrés Iniesta. The museum also displays trophies from major tournaments such as the FIFA Wo...

Wrexham to welcome new Football Museum for Wales in 2026

14May

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Wrexham to welcome new Football Museum for Wales in 2026

Football fans in Wrexham have been celebrating the team’s promotion back to the Football League – and soon they will be celebrating a major new football attraction in the north Wales city. Currently in its development stage and scheduled to open in 2026, the Football Museum for Wales (Amgueddfa Bêl-droed Cymru in the Welsh language) will be located in Wrexham and will “celebrate Welsh football, past and present, in all its diversity”, said VisitWales.com. From grassroots clubs to the national teams, it will also highlight Wrexham’s “historic achievements in the sport”. ‘Museum of Two Halves’ Nicknamed the “Museum of Two Halves”, the project won’t just see the development of the Football Museum for Wales, but also a new Wrexham Museum in the current museum building on Regent ...

Sports travel bucket list: best sports museums in UK and London

24Apr

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Sports travel bucket list: best sports museums in UK and London

If sporting history and memorabilia is your thing, then there are plenty of places to visit in Britain. From football and rugby to cricket and tennis, the UK has a wide range of world-class sports museums for fans to experience. Here we pick out some the best sports museums to visit in the UK and in London. Football museums National Football Museum Where: Urbis Building, Cathedral Gardens, Manchester, England Website: nationalfootballmuseum.comReview Scottish Football Museum Where: Hampden Park, Glasgow, Scotland Website: scottishfootballmuseum.org.uk Wembley Stadium Tour and Museum Where: Wembley, London, England Website: wembleytours.comHow to book: Buy a Gift | Red Letter Days Arsenal FC Museum Where: Emirates Stadium, Hornsey Road, ...

Review: National Football Museum in Manchester

31May

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Review: National Football Museum in Manchester

One of the UK’s most popular sporting attractions is the National Football Museum in Manchester, England. This is definitely one turnstile worth passing through, for both lovers of the beautiful game and those who just love sport. Located in Manchester’s city centre, within the modernist “Urbis” building, visitors will find four floors of permanent and temporary exhibitions, dedicated to the birthplace of the modern game. Sports Tourism Media were lucky to have a tour of one of the world's best sports museums, here’s what co-editor Ramy James Salameh had to say… What can you see at the National Football Museum? The museum showcases 2,500 items of memorabilia taking the visitor from the earliest origins of the game through to the present day. It also strives to reflect t...

A guide to the Silverstone Interactive Museum

3Jan

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A guide to the Silverstone Interactive Museum

Located in a huge 4,000m2 hangar at the home of British motor racing, the Silverstone Interactive Museum is a popular attraction for motorsport fans old and new. Prince Harry and Sir Lewis Hamilton officially opened the Silverstone Interactive Museum in October 2019 and since then it has welcomed more than 120,000 visitors, including the Royal family, Formula 1 stars and A List celebrity guests. What are the things to see and do? The Silverstone Interactive Museum is packed full of interactive shows, hands-on displays and unique cars and racing memorabilia. The indoor all-weather attraction features ten unique zones and more than 12 displays. Visitors can go behind-the-scenes in an interactive race day experience and finish with “The Ultimate Lap” in the museum’s speci...

The Sports Tourism Blog: a tour of The Olympic Museum in Lausanne

11May

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The Sports Tourism Blog: a tour of The Olympic Museum in Lausanne

Lausanne is truly an Olympic city. Not only is it home to Olympic House, the International Olympic Committee's HQ which opened in June 2019, but also The Olympic Museum. Referred to as TOM for short - there's no doubt that this is one of the best sports museums anywhere in the world. The permanent and temporary exhibitions provide a lasting sporting narrative and legacy for all citizens and creeds. It also provides for a unique events venue that has mass appeal across many industry sectors. Sports Tourism News co-editor Ramy Salameh paid a visit to The Olympic Museum in Lausanne and here he picks out some of the best things to see. An Olympic journey Even before you step through the entrance of the museum, your personal Olympic journey starts within the “Olympic Park” that sits eith...