The Museum
Experience the history and traditions of ‘the Fortnight’ in the Museum. Get up close to the Championships Trophies, feel the fabrics of tennis fashions from the Victorian period, test your skills on the Batak wall and learn about how The Championships has developed since 1877. With clothing and equipment donated by tennis’ top stars, you’re certain to see something from your favourite player. Click here to book for the Museum only.
Exhibitions
The Museum has run several special exhibitions over the years, including one dedicated to tennis at the Olympic Games, another charting the evolution of the racket from the 1870s to present day, and a showcase of the spectacular tennis posters in the Museum’s collection.
Our upcoming exhibition, Through the Hoops: Croquet at Wimbledon celebrates the intertwined histories of croquet and Wimbledon.
Did you know that croquet, not tennis, was the first sport to grace Wimbledon’s lawns? The All England Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club celebrates its 150th anniversary in 2018.
The Club was central to the early formation of croquet as an organised sport. This exhibition explores the development of the modern game of croquet from its medieval foundations to the present day.
Click here to find out more about the collections and exhibitions at the Museum.
Centre Court Visit
Museum ticket holders may also visit Centre Court, accompanied by one of our helpful Tour Assistants, on a short 10 minute visit. These visits depart from outside the Museum Shop every 60 minutes. The Centre Court visit is unavailable from 18 June to 20 July.
The Tour
Our award-winning behind-the-scenes tours of the Grounds are the perfect way to see this world-famous site. Expertly led by a friendly Blue Badge Guide, you’ll learn about how Wimbledon’s distinctive grass is cared for and how the site is improved and developed each year. You’ll see facilities provided for the press, broadcasters and of course, the world’s best tennis players. Click here to book for the Museum and Tour.
Please note that all areas on the Tour are subject to availability.
Tour highlights
- Media Centre
- BBC Studio
- Players' Entrance
- Main Press Interview Room
- Centre Court
Find out what goes on behind the scenes in the Broadcast Centre to get Wimbledon to your TV, tablet or smartphone, visit areas reserved for the players and the media. Experience uninterrupted views from the members’ balcony over the historic grounds and grass courts towards the iconic spire of St. Mary’s Church and finally finish your visit in the world-famous Centre Court.
Pre-booked private groups are welcome and our team of guides can offer tours in 17 languages. Please call +44 (0)20 8946 6131 to discuss your requirements.
Join us for our Virtual Reality experience, a 360˚ show experienced using the latest Virtual Reality technology.
The experience will:
- Take you on a fun and informative journey through the history of The Championships at Wimbledon
- Shrink you down to the size of an ant to learn more about the science behind the famous grass
- Sit you in the umpire’s chair to watch some magic moments from your favourite players unfold.
- Be voiced by former Wimbledon semi-finalist and British No.1 Tim Henman.
Using the very latest in 360˚ camera technology we gained exclusive access to The Championships, 2016.
Featuring a never-before-seen view of Wimbledon, we were able to gain exclusive access to film the Ladies’ Singles Final between Serena Williams and Angelique Kerber, as well as the Gentlemen’s Singles Final between Andy Murray and Milos Raonic.
Get up close to the action in the Gentlemen’s Doubles Final and watch Wheelchair Singles action in its first year as a Wimbledon event. Also included is a very close encounter with Rufus the Hawk, Wimbledon’s resident bird scarer! Find out more about what it’s like to spend a day at The Championships and get a flavour of the event – the next best thing to being here!
