Updated in October 2026, this Bradman Museum guide covers ticket prices, opening hours, parking, accessibility and what to see.
The Bradman Museum is a cricket museum and International Cricket Hall of Fame on St Jude Street in Bowral, in the New South Wales Southern Highlands. It celebrates Sir Donald Bradman and the people who shaped the game, beside the oval where he began his career. You can book through GetYourGuide before you travel. As of October 2026, the museum opens 9:00 to 16:00 daily, not 10:00 to 17:00 as some listings state, and an adult ticket costs $30. The women’s cricket exhibition Unstoppable is now on display.
Quick facts for the Bradman Museum
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Address | St Jude Street, Bowral, New South Wales 2576 |
| Opening hours | Daily 9:00 to 16:00. Closed Good Friday and Christmas Day |
| Adult | $30 |
| Child (5 to 17) | $16.50 |
| Student, concession and groups (15+) | $23.50 |
| Family (2 adults and 2 children) | $77 |
| Family (2 adults and 3 children) | $85 |
| Children under 5 | Free |
| Public holidays | 10% surcharge |
| Parking | Free on St Jude Street and Glebe Street |
| Typical visit | At least one hour |
| Phone | 02 4862 1247 |
Why book tickets for the Bradman Museum?
- 🏏 Bradman’s cricket bat: See the bat that became a symbol of hope and triumph for a nation.
- 📊 A 99.94 batting average: The Bradman Gallery shows how his Test record stands nearly twice as high as any other batsman’s.
- 👩 The Unstoppable exhibition: A multimedia display explores the history of women’s cricket in Australia from the 1800s.
- 🏆 The International Cricket Hall of Fame: It honours 20 legends from Barnes and Grace to Tendulkar and Warne.
- 🧒 Interactive displays: The Game of Cricket lets beginners take the field as batter, bowler and strategist.
Ticket prices for the Bradman Museum – and how to book
All prices are in Australian dollars. A 10% surcharge applies on public holidays.
| Ticket | Price |
|---|---|
| Adult | $30 |
| Child (5 to 17) | $16.50 |
| Child under 5 | Free |
| Student or concession | $23.50 |
| Group (15 or more) | $23.50 each |
| Family (2 adults and 2 children) | $77 |
| Family (2 adults and 3 children) | $85 |
You can buy tickets online or at the door. Group bookings and guided tours are arranged by email, and trained volunteers lead many tours. The Cricket and Honey Trail combines a guided visit to Bowral Honey Farm with a guided visit to the museum, and it is booked through the honey farm. You can book through GetYourGuide before you travel.
Opening hours for the Bradman Museum
The museum opens every day from 9:00 to 16:00, except Good Friday and Christmas Day. Weekday and weekend hours are the same.
| Day | Opening hours |
|---|---|
| Monday to Sunday | 9:00 to 16:00 |
| Good Friday and Christmas Day | Closed |
Lockers and a cloakroom are available on site. Your Vintage Occasion café on the grounds opens daily from 8:00 to 15:00.
How to get to the Bradman Museum
The Bradman Centre is on St Jude Street in Bowral, halfway between Sydney and Canberra. By car, take the exit for Bowral from the Hume Highway and follow the signs to the museum. By rail, the museum is a 15-minute walk from Bowral station through the village. Trains run from Sydney Central towards Canberra and Melbourne, and local Southern Highlands trains run from Campbelltown.
Parking at the Bradman Museum
Parking is free on St Jude Street and Glebe Street. Both streets are next to the museum, the oval and Glebe Park.
How long to spend at the Bradman Museum
Allow at least one hour, or 90 minutes to see the galleries in full. Add time for the café, Bradman Oval and the garden. A guided tour or the Cricket and Honey Trail takes longer.
Accessibility at the Bradman Museum
The museum has pram and wheelchair access and accessible toilets. Assistance animals are welcome. Contact the team on 02 4862 1247 to discuss any other access needs.
The museum contains images and voices of deceased persons, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander visitors are warned in advance.
What to see at the Bradman Museum
The Bradman Gallery. Sir Donald Bradman’s Test batting average of 99.94 is nearly twice that of the next best batsman. He is the only Australian cricketer knighted for services to the game.
Bradman’s cricket bat. The bat on display became a symbol of hope and triumph for a nation at a time when it was needed most.
The Unstoppable exhibition. This multimedia experience traces the story of women’s cricket in Australia from the 1800s to today. It follows the players who stood against periodic negativity and inspired millions.
The Game of Cricket. An interactive exhibition teaches the basics and lets you take the field as a batter, bowler and strategist. It suits beginners and children.
Greats of the Game. Memorabilia, photos, statistics and on-demand footage cover the best players of all eras. The International Cricket Hall of Fame honours 20 cricketers.
Cricket through the Eras. This gallery follows the history of cricket from the 14th century. It explains why the game matters to millions of people.
The World of Cricket and Cricket and the Media. One gallery shows what cricket means to people around the world. Another follows the love and controversy in the game’s long relationship with the media.
Bradman Oval, the garden and Glebe Park. The museum stands beside Bradman Oval, the Memorial Garden and a bronze statue of Bradman. Glebe Park has barbecues, a children’s playground and a Mary Poppins statue.
Practical visitor tips for the Bradman Museum
| Tip | Detail |
|---|---|
| Book ahead | You can buy at the door, but book tickets in advance to plan your day. |
| Check public holiday prices | A 10% surcharge applies on public holidays. |
| Use the lockers | Locker and cloakroom facilities are available on site. |
| Walk from the station | The museum is a 15-minute walk from Bowral station through the village. |
| Combine it with honey | The Cricket and Honey Trail adds a honey farm tour and a garden lunch. |
Frequently asked questions about the Bradman Museum
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What are the opening hours? | Daily from 9:00 to 16:00. The museum is closed on Good Friday and Christmas Day. |
| How much does admission cost? | Adults pay $30, children aged 5 to 17 pay $16.50 and students and concession holders pay $23.50. Family tickets cost $77 or $85. |
| Is parking free? | Yes. Free parking is available on St Jude Street and Glebe Street. |
| Is the museum accessible? | Yes. It has pram and wheelchair access, accessible toilets and assistance animals are welcome. |
| Do I need to book in advance? | You can buy online or at the door, and advance booking is recommended for school holidays. |
Things to do near the Bradman Museum
Bradman Oval: A historic cricket ground beside the museum in Bowral, where Bradman began his career.
Glebe Park: A park beside the museum with barbecues, a playground and a Mary Poppins statue.
Bowral Honey Farm: A honey farm with tours and tastings in the Southern Highlands.
Mount Gibraltar Reserve: A bushland reserve with lookouts and walking tracks above Bowral.
Corbett Gardens: A formal public garden in Bowral known for its spring tulips.
Alternatives to the Bradman Museum
Berrima: A historic Georgian village in the Southern Highlands near Bowral.
Fitzroy Falls: A waterfall and lookout in Morton National Park in the Southern Highlands.
Illawarra Fly Treetop Walk: A rainforest canopy walk on the Illawarra Escarpment at Knights Hill.
Sydney Cricket Ground: A famous stadium with tours and a museum at Moore Park in Sydney.
National Museum of Australia: A museum of Australian history and culture on Lake Burley Griffin in Canberra.
More New South Wales travel
Other New South Wales travel guides on Planet Whitley include:
- First time visitors’ guide to Symbio Wildlife Park near Wollongong.
- Why Bushrangers Bay in Shellharbour is great for snorkelling.
- Why the Eden Killer Whale Museum is worth visiting.
- Kiama attractions: Guides to visiting the Blowhole Point Ocean Pool and Bombo Headland in Kiama.
- Bermagui attractions: Guides to visiting Camel Rock and the Bermagui Blue Pool.
