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Immerse Yourself in European Championship Football History at the Museum of Sport and Tourism's 'EURO 2020+1' Exhibition

Discover evolving tournament footballs, commemorative coins, and original Polish national team kits from championships past.

The Museum of Sport and Tourism presents 'EURO 2020+1', a fascinating temporary exhibition celebrating the European Football Championship finals. Delve into the rich history of official tournament footballs, tracing their design and construction from 1984 to today. You can also view a collection of commemorative coins and original kits worn by the Polish national team in previous championships.

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Exhibition summary

This temporary exhibition, titled 'EURO 2020+1', celebrates the start of the European Football Championship finals. It showcases the history of official tournament footballs from 1984 to the present, alongside commemorative coins and original Polish national team kits from past championships.

Curatorial context

The 'EURO 2020+1' temporary exhibition, timed with the start of the European Football Championship finals on June 11, delves into the rich history of the tournament. A central focus is the evolution of official footballs, with the museum's collection featuring official balls from the finals starting in 1984 up to contemporary times. Visitors can observe how the design and construction of these balls have changed over the decades. The exhibition also highlights the importance of the coin toss before each match, illustrated by commemorative coins minted for successive championship tournaments. As a special addition, original kits worn by the Polish national team in the 2008, 2012, and 2016 European Championships are presented, marking the fourth consecutive tournament in which the 'white and reds' are participating.

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Venue
Museum of Sport and Tourism
Current status
Completed
Exhibition schedule
Jun 11, 2021 – Jul 11, 2021
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