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Museums #5 in Zürich

FIFA Museum

4.4 · 6,807 reviews
Interactive and engaging
FIFA Museum, Seestrasse 27, 8002 Zürich, Switzerland
Interesting facts
1

The museum houses all 211 member associations of FIFA, representing every football-playing nation.

2

The 'Pinball' interactive installation is one of the museum's most popular attractions for testing reaction speed.

3

The building complex includes private residential apartments, a hotel, and office spaces in addition to the museum.

4

The museum's library contains thousands of books, magazines, and official documents detailing football history.

5

The design uses a distinctive 'layered' architecture that mimics the structure of a football.

6

Original match balls from every single World Cup tournament since 1930 are held in the collection.

Overview

The FIFA Museum, located in the Enge district of Zürich, chronicles the history of global football through a collection of over 1,000 exhibits. The museum's centerpiece is the original FIFA World Cup Trophy, which is permanently displayed in a dedicated vault. Interactive exhibits allow visitors to test their football skills, including a giant pinball machine. The facility spans three levels and covers both the men's and women's World Cup tournaments extensively. A dedicated sports bar and bistro, known as 1904, provides a social space for visitors to watch live matches. The museum building itself, named Haus zur Enge, was extensively renovated to house the collection which opened in 2016.

Photo spot

Next to the original FIFA World Cup Trophy display, which is specially lit for photography.

Insider tips

Check the official event calendar for temporary exhibitions or guest appearances by football legends.

Allow extra time to participate in the interactive physical challenges, as they can have queues during weekends.

Visit the museum shop for exclusive merchandise not found in standard sports retailers.

What to avoid

Do not treat the museum as a high-speed walk-through; many exhibits require active participation to fully appreciate.

Good to know

Closed on Mondays.

Plan your visit
Typical visit
2-3 hours
Best time to visit
Weekday mornings to avoid large crowds of school groups and local football clubs.
Address
FIFA Museum, Seestrasse 27, 8002 Zürich, Switzerland
47.363, 8.532
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Details
Key exhibitsOriginal FIFA World Cup Trophy and historic match balls from 1930 to present

Frequently asked

Plan for about 2-3 hours to see the highlights.

The best time to visit is Weekday mornings to avoid large crowds of school groups and local football clubs..

Next to the original FIFA World Cup Trophy display, which is specially lit for photography.

Close by you'll find Lindenhof, Zürich Opera House, Kunsthaus Zürich.