The popularity of the Boro Shirt Museum has seen its run at the Dorman Museum extended until November.
And those who have yet to catch the exhibition can now take a journey through Middlesbrough Football Club’s rollercoaster history while taking advantage of discounted online tickets.
The Boro Shirt Museum tells MFC’s story from the earliest days of the game in Middlesbrough at Albert Park, through to Ayresome Park and the highs of the Riverside era.
Thousands have already enjoyed the Shirt Museum, with Boro stars including legendary goalkeeper Jim Platt and centre forward Bernie Slaven joining homegrown stars of the future Law McCabe, Sonny Finch and George McCormick in taking in the exhibition.
Other notable visitors have included former Premier League referee Jeff Winter, Tom Hatfield, the son of legendary sports shop owner and former MFC director Jack Hatfield, and Nick Gates, the son of former Boro defender Bill Gates, who inspired a charity campaign related to footballers with dementia after heading footballs.
Held upstairs in the Linthorpe Road museum, exhibits include a shirt from the late 1890s – potentially the oldest football jersey in the UK – a turnstile and other memorabilia from Ayresome Park and kits worn by legendary Boro footballers.
It tells the story of the club’s darkest moment as it faced extinction in 1986, as well as its biggest highs - the League Cup win of 2004 and the unforgettable run to the Uefa Cup final in 2006.
The ‘My Boro, My Shirt’ exhibition, which celebrates the clubs diverse fan base and their stories in a range of portraits, runs alongside the Shirt Museum.
Middlesbrough Museums Manager JR Bowes said: “We are so pleased to be able to extend the exhibition, following its popularity and demand from fans who would love to see it as a permanent fixture.
“The Dorman tells the story of Middlesbrough and its history, and the exhibition encapsulates how important the club is to the town and surrounding area.
“We hope our special online ticket price will make it easier for fans to visit and experience the exhibition themselves.”
Museum-goers can see the exhibition from Tuesday to Sunday, 10am-4pm, until November. Entry to the museum in general is free and visitors are encouraged to enjoy the museum’s other exhibits when visiting the exhibition.
Discounted tickets for the Boro Shirt Museum are priced at £3 per person or £10 for a group of four. To book, please visit the Dorman Museum website.
