Arsenal Football Club Museum

The Arsenal Museum in Holloway, in the London borough of Islington, is the club's own museum, dedicated to the history of one of England's best-known football teams. It sits in the Northern Triangle Building, just north of the Emirates Stadium. It is a natural stop for supporters, and also for visitors curious about how football has shaped everyday life in north London.

What can you see at the Arsenal Museum?

The displays follow the story of the club in order: its beginnings in Woolwich, the long era at Highbury, and the move to the Emirates. Walking through, you trace each stage of the team's development, its triumphs and the changes the club has gone through.

Several items stand out among the memorabilia:

• Jens Lehmann's goalkeeper gloves from the 2003/04 season, when Arsenal went through the league unbeaten,
• Michael Thomas's boots from the 1989 match at Anfield,
• Charlie George's shirt from the 1971 FA Cup Final.

There are also two video theatres and roughly twenty major themed displays. Together they give more than trophies and kits: they put each moment into historical context.

Where is the museum and how do you get there?

The museum is in Holloway, in the north of London, next to the Emirates Stadium. The area is well connected to the city centre, and the stadium itself is an obvious landmark. The coordinates are about 51.5565 N, 0.1081 W, which makes it easy to find on a map app.

The Northern Triangle Building stands right beside the arena, so the museum pairs easily with a stadium tour. Many tourist offers combine the two in one ticket, so check whether the option you pick includes both the tour and museum entry.

When is it open?

Opening hours vary by season and on matchdays. According to the club, the museum opens Monday to Saturday, with a slightly later start on Sundays. On matchdays a separate, shorter schedule applies, and visits end one hour before kick-off. Sources quote different hours, so check the official Arsenal website before you go. Ticket prices work the same way: they depend on the type of visit and change over time.

Who is it for?

Arsenal fans will get the most out of it, but the museum also appeals to anyone interested in sports history or London culture. The club's story passes through several parts of the city and shows how the surroundings of a football team have changed over the years. It suits a visit of about an hour, especially combined with a stadium tour.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the Arsenal Museum? In Holloway, London, in the Northern Triangle Building just north of the Emirates Stadium.

Who runs the museum? Arsenal runs it, and its subject is the history of the club.

What is the most interesting exhibit? That depends on taste, but the most often mentioned are Jens Lehmann's gloves from the unbeaten 2003/04 season, Michael Thomas's boots from 1989 and Charlie George's 1971 FA Cup Final shirt.

Is the museum open on matchdays? Yes, but with shorter hours: visits end an hour before kick-off.

Can I combine it with a stadium tour? Yes. Many tickets cover both the Emirates Stadium tour and museum entry.

Do I need to be a fan to enjoy it? No. The museum tells the club's story in a way that works for people who do not follow football closely.