Irish Football Association Education and Heritage Centre
Interactive centre in the East Stand of Windsor Park on Northern Irish football since the 1880s, visited together with a guided stadium tour.
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About the museum
The Irish Football Association Education and Heritage Centre is housed on the first floor of the East Stand at the National Football Stadium at Windsor Park in Belfast, the home ground of the Northern Ireland national team.
It tells the story of football in Northern Ireland from the 1880s to the present day. The displays combine key artefacts with interactive activities and different media, and are designed for visitors of all ages from schoolchildren to grandparents.
A visit combines the centre with a guided tour of the stadium, including areas normally reserved for players and officials.
Highlights
- Northern Irish football history from the 1880s to today
- Original artefacts and interactive activities
- Guided stadium tour including player areas
- Family pass and school and birthday packages
Permanent exhibition
- Education and Heritage Centre – Interactive displays and artefacts on Northern Irish football from the 1880s to the present day.
- Founded
- 2017
- Operated by
- Irish Football Association
Admission & discounts
| Adults | £10 |
|---|---|
| Reduced | £7.50Pensioners and students |
| Children & teens | £6.50Child ticket for ages 5 to 15. |
| Seniors | £7.50Pensioner concession. |
| Students & apprentices | £7.50Student concession. |
| Groups | –Group pricing is available on request; schools pay £5 plus VAT per pupil and teachers go free. |
| Families | £30Family pass for 2 adults and 2 children. |
Ticket prices include up to one hour in the centre and a one-hour guided stadium tour.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom: no information
- Accessible parking
- Service dogs welcome: no information
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
The stadium and the tour route are described as fully accessible, with disabled parking on site. The tour is about half a mile on foot, with part of it outdoors, and an alternative accessible route is available if requested when booking.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Time needed | approx. 2 hrs |
|---|---|
| Family ticket | £30 · Family pass for 2 adults and 2 children. |
- Family tours & workshops
- Hands-on stations
- Kids’ birthday parties
The centre is designed for all ages. A family pass is available, schools can book a two-hour visit, and birthday parties include a private stadium tour and a visit to the centre.
Getting there & parking
By car
Free parking
Free on-site parking. Enter via the Boucher Road boulevard entrance, turn left at Olympia Leisure Centre and report to East Stand Reception.
- Accessible parking
Postal address: National Football Stadium at Windsor Park, Donegall Avenue, Belfast BT12 6LU.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Café: not available
There is no café on site; cafés and restaurants are about 5 minutes away on Lisburn Road and Boucher Road. Large groups can arrange catering through the stadium caterer.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes · approx. 60 min |
|---|---|
| School programs | yes |
| Photography | Photography is allowed throughout the visit. |
| Good to know | A ticket covers up to one hour in the centre and a one-hour guided stadium tour. The phone number is for school and group enquiries. |
