Welcome to the International Tennis Hall of Fame 

Connect to the stories of innovation, sport, and perseverance in tennis history.
Explore our digital experiences and learning resources for all ages.

The International Tennis Hall of Fame is a Smithsonian Affiliate, is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums and
participates in the Blue Star Museums program.

Digital Resources

Museum Minute
Join Blair Henley as she shares pieces of tennis history, its inspirational champions, leaders, and moments.
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Smithsonian Learning Lab
In-depth learning and resource tools that explore topics in American history, art, and sport.
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TennisWORTHY
TennisWorthy is a series of short films that celebrate the moments that pull at our heart strings and remind us why we fell in love with this game.
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YouTube
Preserve. Celebrate. Inspire. Videos from our Learn & Explore playlist on YouTube.
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Digital Exhibitions

Breaking Boundaries
Stories of Black tennis players and contributors from around the world.
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Kicks on Court
Explore how tennis shoes impacted pop culture. 
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Breaking the Barriers
The American Tennis Association and Black tennis pioneers.
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We've Come A Long Way
Celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Original 9.
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French Open: A Tribute
See 40 years of Roland-Garros posters designed by contemporary artists.
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Tennis Toys and Games
Browse our collection of popular tennis-themed toys and games.
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When Tennis Stopped
ITHF historian-at-large Joel Drucker tells the tale of tennis during two world wars.
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Inspiring Artifacts
Read the stories behind unique and notable inspiring artifacts from the museum collection.
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Smash Hit
Explore the evolution of the racquet featuring Hall of Famers using racquets of our museum collection.
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Tins, Cans, & Cartons
Pop! whoosh! Ahhh... View more than 600 colorful tennis ball containers from the 1880s to the modern day.
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Courting Fashion
Browse an in-depth look at the history of tennis fashion through the years with our first digital exhibit.
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The Legends Beyond the Laver Cup
Behind today's top players on the court are the legends behind the Laver Cup...
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LESSON PLANS

Get access to FREE, downloadable history lesson materials for grades 5-8.
Fill in your email below to receive instant access to lesson plans that feature artifacts and photographs from the museum collection and relate to Civil Rights, Women's History, Rhode Island History, and more! Plus stay up to date on programming at the Museum.

School Group Visits

Augment your curriculum with engaging museum exhibitions and interactive experiences. Leave inspired and spark new directions of thought, learning, and connection for your students. Our resources include curriculum-based learning programs that explore art, history, science, and health. Click here to view or share our printable flier.

Field trip experiences are available during the school year (not available on weekends/holidays, or school-break periods).

Kids Group Tours

Guided Tour: Museum staff leads one-hour student-centered, interactive tours for students or youth in grades K–12.

Self-Guided Tour: Groups are welcome to discover the Museum on their own. Groups are provided with an Activity Book to assist in their visit.

To inquire about a trip, complete the field trip request form or contact Mary Culler, Museum Special Project Coordinator, at 401-849-3990 ext. 1109.

Please note: submitting this form does not guarantee your reservation. You will be contacted by a member of the museum staff to complete your reservation. Please read our group tour procedures prior to arriving.

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