SEATTLE — The Museum of History & Industry will open "The Beautiful Game: How Soccer Connects Us All" on May 23, 2026, in Seattle. The exhibit will remain on view through September 7, 2026.

The exhibit will explore how soccer connects people across cultures, communities, and generations, and is designed to illustrate the sport's significance beyond the field. It will feature photographs from Magnum Photos alongside images from the museum's own collection that highlight Seattle's soccer culture.

Leonard Garfield, executive director of the Museum of History & Industry, described the exhibit's scope. "This exhibition looks at soccer not just as a sport, but as a powerful cultural force. It's about identity, belonging, and the ways communities come together—whether on neighborhood fields or the world stage," Garfield said.

The exhibition will feature local soccer communities and clubs that help sustain and grow Seattle's soccer culture. Artifacts, multimedia displays, and interactive elements will be included as part of an immersive experience for visitors.

Visitors will encounter stories shaped by migration, cultural exchange, and community-building that illustrate how soccer fosters pride, connection, and a sense of belonging. The exhibit's features are intended to encourage visitors to notice the shared language and humanity of soccer across cultures and continents.

The exhibit invites visitors of all ages to explore how soccer shapes everyday life, from informal pick-up games and youth leagues to professional teams and global tournaments. The Museum of History & Industry is located in Seattle.