Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Museum (WLTM) is the largest tennis museum in the world. The museum was inaugurated at

The Championships The Wimbledon Championships, commonly known simply as Wimbledon, is the oldest tennis tournament in the world and is widely regarded as the most prestigious. It has been held at the All England Club in Wimbledon, London, since 1877 and is play ...

centenary event in 1977. On 12 April 2006,

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declared the brand new Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Museum open to the public inside the grounds of the

All England Lawn Tennis Club The All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, also known as the All England Club, based at Church Road, Wimbledon, London, England, is a private members' club. It is best known as the venue for the Wimbledon Championships, the only Grand Slam t ...

. This museum has exhibits and artefacts dating back to 1555 as well as touch screen computer consoles for visitors to interact with. Memorabilia from many famous players from Victorian times up to present day are included in exhibits which change seasonally. The museum allows Museum guests to experience the atmosphere of Centre Court, except for the period around The Championships. Guided tours led by Blue Badge guides are also available which take visitors behind the scenes of the All England Lawn Tennis Club. Audio guides are also available. WLTM is open year-round to the public except during The Championships week where entry is available to tournament ticket holders only.

Notable exhibits

* VR Experience: Takes visitors on journey through the history of The Championships at Wimbledon, the science behind its grass, special moments in its history, and 360˚ footage of The Championships, 2016. * John McEnroe's Ghost: Tour through normally off-limits areas led by projection of

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. * The Whites of Wimbledon: Collection of past and present fashions of Wimbledon attire.

The Kenneth Ritchie Wimbledon Library

The Kenneth Ritchie Wimbledon Library is home to a collection of books, periodicals, videos, and DVDs relating to tennis. It is the largest tennis library in the world.

Bibliography

*Warren, Valerie (1982) ''The Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Museum''. Wimbledon: The Museum *Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Museum (1977) Fernedge Printers, printed by, 977?*Briggs, Susan (2009) "Wandering Around Wimbledon".

External links

* {{Authority control Sports museums in the United Kingdom Wimbledon Championships Museums established in 1977 Tennis in London Museums in the London Borough of Merton History of tennis Buildings and structures in Wimbledon, London