They lined up by the door, as if waiting for a royal visit.
Staff at the new Football Museum of Wales looked on proudly as a special visitor came to check on progress prior to the grand opening later this year.
Of course, there is nothing regal about Rob Mac - the actor turned football club owner - but try telling the Wrexham public that.
It is a fleeting visit for the 49-year-old TV star, who has made time in between filming the latest series of his acclaimed 'It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia' show. He is flying back to the United States the same evening.
But when it comes to the people of Wrexham, a smiling Mac is more than happy to oblige.
With no bodyguards or security personnel, this was a very personal visit for a man who is keen to immerse himself in the history of Wrexham AFC, the club he - along with Hollywood star Ryan Reynolds - has helped transform from National League regulars to one which is knocking on the door of the Premier League.
You only have to visit this north Wales city to see the impact he and Reynolds' investment has made on the area.
International tourists pack the famous Turf pub, where the club was founded.
A mock Hollywood-style 'Wrexham' sign adorns a hillside on the way into the city.
Young fans wear Wrexham shirts in the streets - when in the past they may have sported those of nearby giants Liverpool and Manchester United. Wrexham, as a place, is thriving.
The installation of the new museum fits perfectly in this city on the move.
As for Wrexham AFC, they are moving too. Already achieving an unprecedented three successive promotions under manager Phil Parkinson - a man Mac personally pitched his ambitious project to.
Like most things Mac puts his effort in to, it has gone pretty well. The Premier League is the next target, if not next season then soon.
And it is a story surely destined to be documented in the museum one day.
"Wow, this is incredible," says Mac, upon entering the foyer of the new facility, which doubles up as a museum of Wrexham's journey from a town to a city - as well as a celebration of all things Welsh football.
It is certainly eye-catching. Visitors are initially greeted by a giant video screen showcasing some of the legends of Welsh football, from John Charles to Gareth Bale, Jayne Ludlow to Jess Fishlock, not to mention all the triumphs and disappointments along the way for this proud football nation.
But while new technology impresses, there is a feeling of local tradition too. The brick work on show, for example, is left over from the building's former use as a police station - all in keeping with this idea of having reverence for what came before but also celebrating what is to come.
"It's absolutely mind blowing what people can see here," said Louise Preece, marketing manager of the museum.
"It's a merger of Wrexham's history and the history of Wales football, from grass roots to professional clubs across Wales. Everyone has worked so hard."
As a sports fanatic and history enthusiast, this is right up Mac's alley.