Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Museum & Tour
About Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Museum & Tour
Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Museum provides a remarkable multi-dimensional tour of the traditions, triumphs, sights and sounds that have made Wimbledon the most coveted title in tennis.
Visitors explore the game’s evolution from a garden party pastime to a multi-million dollar professional sport played world-wide: with interactives, touch screens, and audio guides (available in English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Russian, Japanese and Mandarin), people of all ages can experience the artistry and athleticism of modern tennis.
Highlights include:
• The Championship Trophies
• A “ghost” of John McEnroe which speaks about the game and his well-known opponents in the very dressing room he once used
• 200° Cinema capturing the Science of Tennis
• Film and video footage of the most memorable and exciting tournament matches
• An unsurpassed collection of tennis memorabilia dating back to 1555
Treasures from the first Championship to the most recent are on display, including equipment, apparel, mementos, and souvenirs belonging to the greatest players to set foot on Centre Court.
Visitors may also take a tour of the grounds, led by specially trained Blue Badge Guides, and gain access to restricted areas normally closed to the public.
Included are:
• No. 1 Court
• The Water Gardens
• The Millennium Building
• The Press Interview Room
• The BBC Television Studio (or Centre Court if building work permits)
• Entrance to the Museum
Tours for individuals run daily except for a period around The Championships.
Group tours are available in a variety of languages.
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2012 Information
During the London 2012 Olympic Games, Wimbledon will host the Olympic tennis competition. The museum will be open and tours will run as usual 1 January 2012 - 17 June 2012.
18 - 23 June the museum will be open for tournament ticket holders only.
9 - 27 July the museum will be closed for games preparation.
28 July - 5 August the museum will only be open to Olympic tennis ticket holders
6 - 14 August the museum will be closed. Normal opening hours will resume on 15 August 2012.
Plan your journey to this venue using the London 2012 journey planner
Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Museum & Tour Facilities
| Opening Times |
Open: Throughout the year, daily: 10.30am – 5pm. Last admission is 4.30pm Closed: The middle Sunday of The Championships, the Monday immediately after The Championships, 24th, 25th, 26th December and 1st January. |
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Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Museum & Tour Address
| Address: |
All England Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club
Church Road London
SW19 5AE
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| Telephone: | +44 (0)20 8946 6131 |
| Email: | museum@aeltc.com |
| Website: | http://www.wimbledon.org/museum |
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Prices for Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Museum & Tour
| Adult Ticket: | £8.50 to £14.50 (CAD13.29) per ticket |
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| Child Ticket: | £4.75 to £11.00 (CAD7.43) per ticket |
| Concession Ticket: | £7.50 to £13.00 (CAD11.73) per ticket |
Museum: Adult £8.50, Concessions £7.50, Child £4.75
Museum & Tour: Adult £14.50, Concessions £13.00, Child £11.00
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Location Information for Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Museum & Tour
| Address: |
All England Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club
Church Road London
SW19 5AE
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| Telephone: | +44 (0)20 8946 6131 |
| Email: | museum@aeltc.com |
| Website: | http://www.wimbledon.org/museum |
| Public transport: | Southfields |
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Events at Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Museum & Tour
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Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships
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Guided Tour of Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Museum at Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Museum
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A tour of Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Museum.
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Kenneth Ritchie Wimbledon Library Collection at Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Museum
Museum ExhibitionRecurring event
The Kenneth Ritchie Wimbledon Library, which is part of The Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Museum, contains one of the most outstanding collections of British and foreign lawn tennis books, annuals, periodicals, programmes, newspaper cuttings, video cassettes, DVDs etc.
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Olympic Exhibition at Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Museum
Museum ExhibitionRecurring event
Highlights of inspiring tennis moments from fourteen previous Olympic Games and an array of fascinating memorabilia on display, including Olympic medals and badges, certificates and diplomas, clothing, programmes, and souvenirs. An unmissable opportunity for visitors to view such a unique collection in the year of the 2012 Games.


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