Bradman Museum & International Cricket Hall of Fame, New South Wales, Australia
4.5 (497 reviews) Sunday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Ranking #1 in Southern Highlands Speciality Museums
weekday trip during covid
Found in the picturesque Southern Highlands town of Bowral where the famous Sir Donald Bradman grew up, the Bradman Museum is a state-of-the-art high-tech Museum that encapsulates cricket's history from its earliest origins through the Bradman era and World Series Cricket to the modern day and the introduction of T20. The Bradman Foundation, a non-profit charitable trust, was established in 1987 with the full support of Sir Donald Bradman AC to promote cricket as a valuable cultural and sporting force within the community. The Foundation prides itself on being the heritage custodians of Australian cricket. It preserves the heritage of the game while delivering Sir Donald Bradman’s commitment to the future of the game through development at youth level and within the wider community. The Foundation also often hosts exhibition matches and special events on the historic and picturesque Bradman Oval. A special focus by the Foundation is the development of youth through cricket.
Address
St Jude Street, Bowral, New South Wales 2576 Australia
Mobile
Website
http://www.bradman.com.au
Working hours
Monday : 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday : 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday : 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday : 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday : 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday : 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sunday : 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Current local date and time now
Sunday, May 12, 2024, 13:03
User Ratings
4.5 based on (497 reviews)
Reviews
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4westy54 5:00 PM Feb 18, 2021
Lots of interesting displays whether a cricket lover or not.
After visiting Bowral a number of times over recent years we finally made it to the Museum. The fact that it was raining made it a perfect way to spend an hour or so. Unfortunately a lot of the interactive displays had been switched off due to covid restrictions, which may adversely impact on the experience of younger visitors, however we found that there was still a lot to see and spent a longer time there than we initially thought that we would. I thought the displays on the history of cricket (including the development of balls and bats), Bradman, his feats and memorabillia, as well as the 1949 Invincibles were very good. Some more film of the Bodyline series, I thought, would have enhanced that display. I also thought the focus on World Series Cricket, even though it changed a number of fundamentals of the game, was overdone, particularly the large central portrait of Kerry Packer who I couldn't recall as being a famous cricketer. The collection of Baggy Greens was interesting as was the collection of Adam Gilchrist''s cricket caps from every cricket team he ever represented from schoolboys to international teams. The International Cricket Hall of Fame displays were very good, and it was great to see a number of displays that focused on woman players and the progress of women's cricket, but the Honour Boards need to be brought up to date. Worth a visit.
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5Dominic P 5:00 PM Nov 16, 2020
weekday trip during covid
Spent half a day here, great informative detailed exhibits on the rules, history of the game, Don's life/cricket career and development of odi/T20 cricket through Kerry Packer's World Series Cricket. In addition unexpectedly some nice exhibits on history and the global development of the game alongside historical events (e.g. growing with quicker global transportation options and the building of the Suez/Panama Canal and being a way to build morale after the war years).. A nice final exhibit on the Baggy Green cap. A must for cricket fans/history nerds. Shoutout to Jock for making sure we were well looked after. Good cafe for food/drinks if you get hungry (can watch some nice cricket highlights there too). No safety issues as hand sanitiser available, limit of capacity and all hand exhibits not available.
