Alistair Hardaker | Image: Football Museum Wales & Wrexham Museum (Wrexham Council)
County Buildings Grade II Listed refurbishment combines Wrexham and Football Museum of Wales into modernised venue.
The opening date for the new Football Museum of Wales and Wrexham Museum will be Friday 25th September 2026, Wrexham Council has announced.
The redevelopment of the former Wrexham Museum will bring together the stories, heritage and communities of the city with Wales’ footballing history.
The transformation has created an entirely new museum experience within the historic County Buildings, bringing together the Football Museum of Wales and Wrexham Museum into one modernised venue inside the Grade II Listed building,
Hoarding panels are due to be removed in late August as internal preparations nearing completion, with doors opening at 10am on 25th September 2026.
Cllr Mark Pritchard, leader of Wrexham Council, said: “The transformation of Wrexham Museum into a state-of-the-art heritage experience, and the opening of the Football Museum of Wales, have made this a destination venue right here in Wrexham.
“There was a great deal of competition across Wales to find the right home for the Football Museum. We are proud that Welsh Government trusted Wrexham – the birthplace of Welsh football – to celebrate its heritage for national and international visitors to enjoy.”
Alwyn Jones, chief executive of Wrexham Council, added: “This is so much more than a refurbishment, it’s an entirely new venue which we are so proud of and can’t wait to welcome you to. Everyone who knew the original museum will be amazed at the expansion and quality of restoration and fit-out which has been achieved within the original County Buildings.”
