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FIFA World Football Museum Zurich

10/22/2017

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FIFA Museum Zurich
Zurich is the home to the official headquarters of FIFA, the world governing body of football.  When I discovered there was an interactive FIFA Museum in the city, any chance of getting out of Zurich without a visit for the sport mad Itchy Feet children was near impossible. 

Whilst not a football (soccer as we call it in Australia) mad family, we do enjoy sports and could appreciate the value of a visit - and it was a wise choice, we were impressed.

This is not just any old stuffy museum, clearly a sizeable amount of money was invested in the build - which you would expect nothing less of from either Zurich nor FIFA.  The displays are impressive to say the least - interactive and high tech. And the memorabilia collection would have a sizeable insurance premium upon it. 

FIFA Museum Zurich
Spread across three levels this museum covered everything from the history of the sport, memorabilia, statistics presented in a myriad of ways as well as interactive skill testing fun. 

From learning a celebration dance using an interactive life-size screen, to commentating  from a media sound booth the final minutes of a close game, there was plenty of displays that required much more than just reading a plaque next to a display. 

The museum also incorporates a fantastic display on the human elements of the sport with life size screens presenting monologues from around the world of people who have had life-changing moments through football. 

From the English grass roots coach who has seen the sport teach children discipline and team work, to the beach football team from a tiny island in Thailand who represented their nation on a world stage, and Brazil’s ultimate fan who vowed to spend his whole life in the colours of his team for the remainder of his life - the human stories were well presented and a great alternative display. 

FIFA Museum Zurich
Then to top it all off, an interactive play area where the kids (and adults) got to practice their skills in skill tester games including accuracy challenges, dribble against the clock and life like pin ball with soccer balls. 

With so much to see and do, you really could spend a whole day here.  We squeezed in as much as possible over 3.5 hours and both adults and kids enjoyed the time invested. 

The museum was accessible via the public tram system, just a short ride from the city centre.  And at a cost of CHF 64 for a family of four - roughly $AUD85 - a fair investment in the ultra  expensive city of Zurich.

FIFA Museum World Cup Trophy
Whether you are a football fan or not - If you happen to be in Zurich - check it out.  Further details can be found at www.fifamuseum.com


Penny
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1 Comment
Rob F
10/22/2017 10:01:17 pm

Very cool! I had no idea this place existed.

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