World Rugby Museum at Twickenham Stadium
A museum in the South Stand of Twickenham holding over 37,000 pieces of rugby memorabilia, including an 1871 England jersey and cap and the Calcutta Cup, with stadium tours available.
- Museum
- Price: ££ · Mid-range
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Did you know
It opened in 1996 as the Museum of Rugby and holds an England cap and jersey from 1871, the year of the first international rugby match.
Local tip
Tickets must be bought online in advance. It opens Tuesday to Saturday 10am to 5pm and Sunday 11am to 5pm (last entry an hour before closing), but can close on stadium match and event days, so check the booking calendar.
Finding it
- Address
- World Rugby Museum, Allianz Stadium, Whitton Road, Twickenham TW2 7BA
- Nearest station
- Twickenham (National Rail), 858 m away
Details change, so check with the place before you set off.
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