Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Museum
Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Museum
Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Museum is the largest tennis museum in the world. The museum was inaugurated at The Championships centenary event in 1977. Exhibits from as far back as 1555 form part of a huge collection of artefacts from the days of real tennis to the modern game. Attractions include tennis costumes of the last 120 years, equipment from past and present, an audio-visual theatre and an art gallery.
Explore the game's evolution from a garden party pastime to a multimillion dollar professional sport played world-wide: with exciting interactives and films, easy-to-use touch screens, and audio guides in 10 languages, people of all ages can experience the artistry and athleticism that is modern tennis.
Tours
From humble beginnings to the world’s most coveted title in tennis, let our Education Team guide you through the stories that make a visit to Wimbledon such an unforgettable experience. The tour explores the story behind the first Championships, and visits No.1 Court, the Picnic Terraces (the famous hill!), the Millennium Building including the press areas and the iconic Centre Court.
- £70 + £2 per student + VAT
- Max: 35 pupils per tour
- Up to 90 minutes
Education Department
The museum has an education programme with activities linked to the National Curriculum. The Museum's Education Department welcomes thousands of students each year and has developed an exciting and interactive programme for schools, colleges and universities. You can choose from a range of sessions and themed tours delivered by our Education Team, whose expertise ensures a unique and engaging learning experience for every student.
The Education Department has a wealth of experience of working with EFL groups.