An exhibition celebrating Goodison Park is coming to the Museum of Liverpool.
Everton will leave their spiritual home after more than 133 years this summer in favour of a move to Bramley-Moore Dock in time for the 2025/26 season.
As the Grand Old Lady prepares to draw its last breath, a photo display documenting the stadium from a fan’s perspective will open next month.
‘Goodbye to Goodison’ is a love letter to the Blues’ historic abode with photos taken during its final season looking at the relationship it has with loyal fans.
Bringing together fan photographers that document the matchday experience, the photos selected highlight scene away from the Premier League’s glamour.
Chris Wardle, co-curator and contributor to Goodbye to Goodison, said: “While a lot of attention is focused on the pitch for Goodison Park’s final season, I wanted to shift our focus to the pre-game experiences and moments that, to me, make this old ground so special.
“The display celebrates the streets, landmarks and establishments that have become an extension of the ground over the years.
“We’re lucky, as a fanbase, to have a talented group of photographers who have taken it upon themselves to document Goodison’s legacy from their own perspective.
“I am excited to showcase the work of these photographers and pay tribute to one of the great stadiums in world football.”
To mark the final game, museum curators will select an image taken from the final game of the season, capturing the emotion and importance of the final game at The Grand Old Lady.
Karen O’Rourke, curator for sport, music and performance at Museum of Liverpool, said: “Leaving a space for an image from the final game at Goodison Park seems like an important thing to do.
“We are hoping the photographers involved can capture the emotion that will no doubt overflow before and after the last game.
“The display pays tribute to a landmark of the city, before the club moves to its new ground on the banks of the River Mersey.”
Goodbye to Goodison opens in the Museum of Liverpool’s Skylight Gallery on Saturday, April 5 and runs until Sunday, August 10.
On Thursdays throughout the run of the display, visitors will be able to see additional images from the photographers and share their own memories and experiences of going to the match.
Running alongside the display, the museum will release an episode of the NML Podcast talking with staff, ex-players, ex-managers and other important figures who know Goodison Park best.
Online a wider selection of photos from around the ground will be available to view.
For more information on Goodbye to Goodison, the photographers and special events, please visit: Liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/Goodison-park.