Tennis Hall of Fame reveals plans for a $3 million renovation

The International Tennis Hall of Fame (ITHF) recently announced a multimillion dollar museum transformation project on the historic property in Newport, RI. The renovations will provide fans with a more interactive and modern experience which preserves and promotes the sport’s history. The Hall of Fame will also introduce new features and physical spaces to celebrate legends and support the sport’s growth. 

“We are very honored to accomplish this [renovation] for the Hall of Fame,” said Dan Faber, CEO of the International Tennis Hall of Fame. “We want to preserve what’s already out there with the incredible history of tennis but to prepare for global eyes to be a part of this in Newport. It’s perfect timing with this era of who is going to be inducted over the next five years or so in tennis.” 

One new feature already has everyone buzzing — The Roger Federer Hologram which is set to be a new immersive experience presented by Rolex.

Source: International Tennis Hall of Fame. 

Beginning with the Class of 2025 Induction, all Hall of Famers past-and-future will receive a cast racquet as a symbol of receiving the ultimate honor in tennis. Racquets will be on display in the new Hall of Famers’ Gallery. Further, as the Hall of Fame works to preserve tennis history as it happens, these renovations will enable a wider variety of recent acquisitions from current stars and Hall of Famers to be on display simultaneously.

Advent, a Nashville-based experiential design firm, was selected to lead the forthcoming renovation. “It’s a privilege to be entrusted with a story like this,” said Reese Stevens, Director of Conceptual Design, Advent. 

Renovations will begin in November, with the museum closed to the public until planned reopening in May 2025. The renovation is being funded by a portion of the Tennis Forever Capital Campaign, which began in 2018.

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Source: International Tennis Hall of Fame.