Newport: International Tennis Hall of Fame & Museum

Included admission free with the card.

Description

The International Tennis Hall of Fame & Museum chronicles the history of the sport and Newport’s role as the cradle of American tennis. The Museum showcases a diverse collection of memorabilia, art, fashion and more from the 12th century through present day. Items on display include trophies and attire belonging to game’s biggest stars, vintage tennis equipment, video highlights of great matches and tennis wear ranging from Victorian dresses to modern athletic fashions.

Set in the Newport Casino, a National Historic Landmark which was designed by the American architectural firm McKim, Mead & White, the buildings that house the International Tennis Hall of Fame & Museum were initially intended as a social club for Newport's rich and famous, and are now considered one of the world’s finest examples of Victorian shingle-style architecture.


Best of all, kids 16 & under get in free during 2010! They will be awestruck by the memorabilia on display. They can do a scavenger hunt through the Museum, and on select days participate in activities ranging from playing on our QuickStart Tennis court to playing a virtual match in Wii Tennis.

Located just 70 miles south of Boston, the Hall of Fame is a 'must-see' while visiting New England!

Note:

Kids (16 & Under) Admited Free.

Cost without the card:

Adult $11.00, Child $0.00

Hours:

Daily, 9:30 am-5:00 pm

Closed

Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. All holiday hours are subject to change without notice.

Driving:

From Boston and points north: Interstate 93 South, Route 128, Interstate 495 East or Interstate 195 to Route 24 South. Follow Route 24 through Fall River into Rhode Island. Take Exit 1 to Route 138 West. Take a left onto Route 138A. Go left at second traffic light. Proceed to the first major intersection and take a left onto Bellevue Avenue. The Tennis Hall of Fame will be first block on your left.

Please read: important instructions on how to use your card.

Redemption Instructions:

Included admission with the Go Boston Card. Present your Go Boston Card at the Museum Admissions desk for entry.

The Go City Card is accepted until 5:30pm unless otherwise noted; during all other times standard admission will apply.