Fantastic New Cinema
Within the walls of the new Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Museum is a
remarkable cinema. The Cinema features a 200° screen that
immerses the viewer into the world of The Championships by showing
a film about the science of tennis.
Filming took place during the 2005 Championships on Centre Court
of Russia's Maria Sharapova against Spain's Nuria Llagostera Vives.
Graham English Productions used a special panoramic rig that used
5 cameras at the same time, the result of which is a film that
can be frozen and rotated around the field of action at any time.
Using this technique, the film focuses on 20 different aspects
of the match and shows viewers how players' bodies and equipment
are affected during the course of a professional tennis match.
McEnroe's Ghost Sighted at the New Museum
Bringing together an old technique called 'Pepper's Ghost' with
new projection and filming technology, the museum is able to create
an exciting way to view a scene from Wimbledon's past. In a recreation
of the 1980s Gentlemen's Dressing Room, a ghost-like image of
John McEnroe appears and takes you through a tour of the normally
off-limits area. McEnroe reminisces about his memories of the
Dressing Room, including how he first met Jimmy Connors and how
he would emotionally prepare himself for matches.
The Whites of Wimbledon
The fashions of Wimbledon continue to be a point of attention
and significance to the story of tennis and the new Museum will
house an extensive collection of Wimbledon attire. Everything
from outfits worn in the 1880s to Rafael Nadal's dri-fit 'pirate'
trousers worn in 2005 are on display. There is also an interactive
exhibit where you can feel the weight difference between male
and female clothing in 1884.
Extraordinary New Technology
Interactive touch screen consoles are evenly distributed throughout
the Museum hallways. These information access points make up a
part of the new and exciting technologies within the Museum. Other
features are the 'Get a Grip' rotating wheel of rackets, 'The
Reactor' game and an archive of great past Championship matches,
all of which can be enjoyed by visitors of any age.
Museum and Tour Prices
(Valid 12 April 2006 - 31 March 2007)* Museum
Adult £8.50
Concessions £7.50
Child £4.75
Museum & Tour
Adult £14.50
Concessions £13.00
Child £11.00
* Please note that group rates are available
Open: Throughout the year, daily: 10.30am
– 5pm. Last admission is 4.30pm
Closed: The middle Sunday of The Championships,
the Monday immediately after The Championships, 24th, 25th,
26th December and 1st January.
Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Museum
All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club
Church Road
Wimbledon
London SW19 5AE.
For any enquiries, please contact us by:
Telephone: (020) 8946 6131
or Fax: (020) 8944 2257
