The community has always been at the heart of the Fans Museum, whether that is viewing the collection or events at the museum or our many community outreach events. Our outreach covers care schemes, schools, hospitals, shopping centres and much more. See our timeline below for the history of our community and outreach work
Brilliant fans came from all over the world today with Legend Bobby Kerr starting the new season off right; making lasting memories. Not only that but we had fans from Canada who will certainly be returning to the museum again. As always, our trophies and match-worn shirts brought many smiles,…
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Raising awareness for prostate cancer is very close to our hearts and what could be a better way than Bedale AFC chairman H Martyn Coombs donating the New Heck sponsored football strip to the fans museum as featured in the Sunderland Echo. Not only are the Heck strips already on…
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Another brilliant gathering held at the museum, this time for Brian Lamb and Christine. Friends from around the world met with Bobby Kerr while lifting the FA cup which certainly made memories with Brian meeting the little general along with brothers Michael and Martyn Coombs, not to forget Ian, Mandy,…
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A wonderful day was had by so many at the museum with legend Bobby Kerr making memories with families and fans alike while the FA and world cup made smiles all around. If that wasn’t enough, the weather made it perfect to use our blue benches which was enjoyed especially…
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Some excellent fans from around the world came to the museum and every one of them was blown away by what we do; Player shirts worn with smiles, our trophies creating lasting #memories and our outdoor seating working brilliantly with the weather. Fans Enjoying themselves Don’t take our word for…
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Our trophies and match-worn shirts made lasting memories as always with fans Sunderland and Rotherham alike.Not only that but we had fans from Scotland and Australia which just shows we can attract an international audience. As always,creating lasting experiences which can’t be found anywhere else. But don’t take our word…
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A brilliant day at Hope Street Xchange for the University of Sunderland maker’s market with our match worn shirts making plentiful memories. How great is it that we can share the likes of Maradonna, Beckham, Henderson and Pelè with fans. Not to mention the FA and world cup making the…
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1973 legend Bobby Kerr made his rounds again today, sharing match day moments with Sunderland and Preston fans while creating a few memories too. Our FA and world cups helped create so many smiles around the museum with our match-worn shirts, such as Piper, Elmohamady and Rae providing an unforgettable…
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As always our FA and world cup trophies made lasting memories with Sunderland and Blackpool fans alike. Not only that but Bobby Kerr started spreading smiles with our Danish friends too. We would also like to welcome our new team member; Fiona who has already proven popular. Furthermore, Doug from…
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How lovely is it to see not just our former players enjoy the Fans Museum experience but the parents of our current players too. A warm thank you to John, farther of Jack Clarke, for coming in and having a great chat with Martin Scott, a former player, about how…
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A brilliant crowd to be sure, we had Wigan and Sunderland fans lifting the FA and World cup while legend Bobby Kerr made lasting memories – like with young Christensen from Bishop Auckland as seen above – even reminiscing with the Scottish Sunderland Supporters Branch who came down for the…
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What an amazing site to see we have been nominated for six awards, 4 for the museum and another 2 for the founder. So, a warm Thank you to Voluntary & Community Action Sunderland (VCAS) for allowing us to be part of this great organisation and for enabling projects like…
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We just #LOVE creating #memories, what an amazing day, thank you everyone who joined us and helps grow the only #fansmuseum of its kind in the #World
The Fans Museum Health Hub is where fans of all ages and abilities can come together and socialise, learn new football skills and be coached by ex Sunderland player Kieron Brady. Our team is growing all the time and we will soon playing against other teams in England and beyond.…
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A group of former Black Cats’ stars will be taking part in a virtual 24 hour cycle ride to raise funds for the Fans Museum in Sunderland. The charity is raising funds to take a group of red and white supporters who’ve struggled with their mental health over to Athletic…
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How do you bring a #community together, just ask and we will make it happen. Spending the day alongside residents at Gentoo Homes Limited Roseberry Court in Usworth was another day to create #memories but this time involving Usworth Colliery Primary School made it that extra bit special. Bringing the…
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How about the dynamics of #education Well look no further it’s starts here. A lovely to welcome St John’s Beavers, 24 of the group attended to start their journey to become the next generation of football fans 🙌🏻⚽️❤️ Engagement is everything as we all know but seldom we see done…
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The Fans Museum delivered a 5 day Football Takeover at The Word in South Shields. There were hundreds of items of memorabilia for fans to look at and even try on as well as games and special guests
Today, The Fans Museum is delighted to announce the award of a £99,080 grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund. The grant will enable us to create two full-time posts – in the Technology and Commercial fields – that will see us begin to digitise The Fans Museum’s collection, saving…
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