World Rugby Museum, Twickenham

Twickenham is home to the England rugby team and its museum celebrates the players' successes.

The World Rugby Museum, in the East Stand of Twickenham Stadium, formerly opened as ‘The Museum of Rugby’ in 1996. It became the World Rugby Museum in 2007.

Our collection of over 25,000 objects are displayed within our permanent galleries and supplement a regular programme of special exhibitions as well as formal and informal learning programmes.

We welcome over 25,000 visitors annually.

Our vision is as follows:

“...to collect, document, interpret and exhibit the world’s largest and most comprehensive collection of rugby football memorabilia.”

Museum

The World Rugby Museum is the ultimate visitor experience for the world rugby enthusiast.

Twickenham is the home of England rugby and also the World Rugby Museum, the finest collection of rugby memorabilia in the world. The Museum opened in 1996 and takes visitors through the history of the sport from its origins to the present day.

More than just a collection of interesting artefacts, the World Rugby Museum is an inspirational journey through the history of the ultimate team game.

Stadium Tours

A tour of Twickenham Stadium is a fantastic way to discover more about the iconic home of England rugby.

Every corner of this unique venue holds a special piece of history and our highly knowledgeable guides will even take you into the hallowed England dressing room, giving you the chance to sit in the same place as your heroes.

The tour also takes you to the Royal Box, hospitality suites, medical room, players’ tunnel and includes a breathtaking view of the arena from the top of the stand.

All of our guides are experts in the field, giving you a truly personal experience while offering an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the stadium.

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Workshops and Seminars

The World Rugby Museum's Workshops and Seminars programme received the Sandford Award for Heritage Education in 2010 and the Quality Badge for Learning Outside the Classroom in 2009 and 2011.

Designed around the national curriculum the programme turns  a corporate box into a classroom.

For information on any of these courses or additional special requirements please contact Phil McGowan on 020 8892 8877 or philmcgowan@rfu.com.