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.
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
about 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.
Extraordinary New Technology
Interactive touch screen consoles are evenly distributed throughout the Museum
hallways.
The tour and museum usually last around two and a half hours, (90 minutes
for the tour and an hour for the museum).
The Renshaw Café, located on the ground floor of the No.1 Court, can
enhance your Wimbledon experience by providing a fabulous selection of
exceptional food, beverages, snacks, cakes and The Championships' classic
strawberries and cream. |
