Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Museum

The Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Museum is a collection of tennis equipment, trophies, photographs, and documents housed at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in Merton. The displays show decades of tennis history through objects and written records.

The tennis tournament at the All England Club began in 1877 and the museum opened in 1977 to preserve this heritage. The institution documents how the sport developed over more than a century.

The museum shows how tennis evolved from a Victorian hobby into a global sport through objects and memories of famous players. Visitors can see how the sport and its meaning changed over the decades.

The museum is accessible annually with opening hours that vary seasonally between spring and autumn versus late autumn and winter. Visitors should plan their trip during the warmer months to ensure they can enter.

The Norman Plastow Gallery features rotating photo exhibitions that trace the evolution of tennis techniques and fashion styles across decades. This collection reveals how not just the game itself but also its appearance changed dramatically.

Location: London Borough of Merton

Inception: 1977

Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible

Address: Church Road, Wimbledon, London SW19 5AE

Opening Hours: April-September 10:00-17:30; October-March 10:00-17:00

Phone: +442089466131

Website: http://wimbledon.com/museum

GPS coordinates: 51.43472,-0.21333

Latest update: December 9, 2025 18:45