FIFA World Football Museum

Zürich

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FIFA World Football Museum

The FIFA Museum is an association football museum operated by FIFA. The 3,000 square metres of the museum are packed with exhibits and activities. Join a guided or themed tour or take part in football quizzes, panel discussions or kids’ nights. The museum shop is full of fun trinkets and the Sportsbar 1904 has live games on big screens and refreshing drinks.

Useful Information

Address: Seestrasse 27, Zürich
Phone: +41 43 388 25 00
Opening House: www.fifamuseum.com/en
Address: Tue–Sun 10am–6pm, Mon closed
More Info: https://www.facebook.com/FIFAMuseum/

Do & See

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FIFA World Football Museum

FIFA World Football Museum

The FIFA Museum is an association football museum operated by FIFA. The 3,000 square metres of the museum are packed with exhibits and activities. Join a guided or themed tour or take part in football quizzes, panel discussions or kids’ nights. The museum shop is full of fun trinkets and the Sportsbar 1904 has …

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