Deutsches Fußballmuseum

Current exhibitions

About the museum

The idea of a national soccer museum emerged after Germany hosted the 2006 World Cup: the Deutscher Fußball-Bund (German Football Association) wanted to make the history of the sport in Germany permanently accessible. In 2009 Dortmund prevailed over several rival cities in the competition for the location.

The building opposite Dortmund's main train station was designed by HPP Hentrich-Petschnigg + Partner together with pmp Architekten. The striking building with its illuminated facade opened on October 23, 2015. In addition to the exhibition floors, it includes a multifunctional arena, event spaces, and a small soccer field on the forecourt.

The permanent exhibition tells some 140 years of German soccer in two "halves": first the national teams from 1954 to the 2014 World Cup title, then club soccer and the Bundesliga. Around 1,600 exhibits – jerseys, boots, balls, and trophies – are combined with media stations, a 3D cinema, and a 360-degree Bundesliga show. Women's soccer and social issues also have their place.

The Hall of Fame of German soccer was added in 2019. The museum is run by the DFB-Stiftung Deutsches Fußballmuseum; major special exhibitions, such as the 2026 immersive show on Jamal Musiala and Florian Wirtz, round out the program.

Highlights

• Original ball from the 1954 World Cup final ("Miracle of Bern")
• Treasure chamber with the national teams' World Cup and European Championship trophies
• 360-degree Bundesliga show and 3D cinema
• Hall of Fame of German soccer
• Around 1,600 exhibits from 140 years of soccer history

Permanent exhibitions

• Dauerausstellung: 140 Jahre deutscher Fußball – Two halves on the national teams and club soccer, with a treasure chamber, 3D cinema, and 360-degree Bundesliga show.
• Hall of Fame des deutschen Fußballs – Hall of honor for outstanding players and coaches, men and women, since 2019.

Founded

2015

Operated by

DFB-Stiftung Deutsches Fußballmuseum gGmbH

Director

Manuel Neukirchner

Visitors per year

approx. 289,000 (2024)

Admission & discounts

€1 discount when you hand in a ticket from the Radstation (bike station) at the main train station.

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible
• Elevator
• Accessible restroom
• Accessible parking
• Service dogs welcome
• Tactile models & exhibits
• Sign language tours: no information
• Easy-to-read materials
• Audio description: no information

Certified "Barrierefreiheit geprüft" (Reisen für Alle). Swing doors, all levels step-free by elevator, 4 accessible parking spaces behind the museum, 2 loan wheelchairs and 1 walker (against ID), induction loops, tactile models; 90-minute tours for people with disabilities; digital audio guide also in sign language and Einfache Sprache (plain German); sign language interpreters admitted free.

Kids & families

Great for kids & families

• Family tours & workshops
• Activity booklet, scavenger hunt or kids’ audio guide
• Hands-on stations
• Stroller-friendly
• Kids’ birthday parties

Children under 14 only when accompanied by adults. Family tours (90 min. including 3D cinema), museum rally for children, holiday programs; children's birthday parties (2 hours, rally or interactive tour, from 7 children). Small soccer field in front of the museum. Strollers can be stored free of charge on request.

Getting there & parking

Bicycle parking at the Radstation at the main train station (€1 per day, €1 discount at the ticket desk).

Amenities & dining

• Café
• Restaurant
• Museum shop
• Coat check
• Lockers
• Wi-Fi

Shop & bistro in the foyer, Vereinsgrill on the forecourt, Restaurant N11 – all accessible without a museum ticket. Lockers with coin deposit, coat check (€1) – jackets must be checked, bags max. A4 size. Free Wi-Fi.

Events & venue rental

• Spaces for rent
• Private parties
• Corporate events

Up to 900 guests.

Event spaces from 35 to 927 m², including the multifunctional arena, gallery, conference rooms, and forecourt; catering in-house or through partners.

Plan your visit