Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Museum facts for kids
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Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Museum
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| Established | 1977 |
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| Location | All England Lawn Tennis Club London, SW19 United Kingdom |
| Public transit access |    Wimbledon Southfields |
The Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Museum (also called WLTM) is the biggest museum in the world dedicated to tennis! It first opened its doors in 1977 during the 100th anniversary of The Championships, which is the famous Wimbledon tennis tournament. A newer, bigger museum was opened on April 12, 2006, by The Duke of Kent. You can find it right inside the grounds of the All England Lawn Tennis Club in London.
This museum is a fun place to learn about tennis history. It has cool items and displays that go all the way back to the year 1555! You can also use touch screen computers to interact with the exhibits. The museum shows off special items from famous tennis players, from old-time Victorian players to today's stars. These exhibits change throughout the year, so there's always something new to see.
The museum lets you feel like you're right there on Centre Court, where the big matches happen. However, you can't go during the actual Wimbledon tournament. You can also take guided tours with special guides who will show you behind the scenes of the All England Lawn Tennis Club. Audio guides are also available if you prefer to explore on your own. The WLTM is open almost every day of the year. During The Championships week, only people with tournament tickets can enter.
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What Can You See at the Museum?
The Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Museum has many exciting things to explore. You can learn about the sport's past and see how it has changed over hundreds of years. Here are some of the cool exhibits you might find:
Experience Wimbledon with Virtual Reality
- VR Experience: This amazing exhibit lets you go on a journey through the history of The Championships at Wimbledon. You can learn about the special grass used on the courts and see famous moments from past tournaments. It even has 360-degree videos from The Championships in 2016, making you feel like you're really there!
Meet John McEnroe's Ghost
- John McEnroe's Ghost: Imagine taking a tour of parts of the club that are usually off-limits! This unique experience uses a special projection of famous tennis player John McEnroe to guide you. It's like his "ghost" is showing you around, telling you stories as you explore.
Wimbledon's Fashion Through the Years
- The Whites of Wimbledon: Have you ever noticed that tennis players at Wimbledon usually wear white? This exhibit shows you how Wimbledon tennis outfits have changed over time. You can see what players wore in the past and what they wear today. It's a cool way to see the fashion side of tennis history.
