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Bradman’s Birthplace Museum Cootamundra
Things To Do Cootamundra, Gundagai, New South Wales
Galleries, Museums and Collections
In 1908, Granny Scholz, a midwife, used the front room of 89 Adams Street, Cootamundra, as a small private hospital. It was in this very room on August 27 that Sr Donald Bradman, known as “the greatest batsman the world has ever known,” was born.
Sir Donald Bradman, the only Australian knighted for cricket services, is an iconic figure, often regarded as “worth three batsmen to Australia.”
In 1992, thanks to an initiative by the Cootamundra Shire Council, the cottage underwent refurbishment and restoration to maintain its original charm. Today, the birthplace cottage stands as a museum showcasing memorabilia dedicated to Sir Don Bradman and the cricket world.
Explore the museum’s rooms filled with cricket artifacts, including a framed bat signed by both Donald Bradman and Harold Larwood. This unique piece holds significance as it bears the signatures of both players. Larwood, the English bowler, faced off against Bradman during the 1932-33 Test Series, famously known as the “Bodyline Series.” Larwood later migrated to Australia in 1950.
Adjacent to Bradman’s Birthplace is the Memorabilia Cottage, which offers a nostalgic collection of curios, bric-a-brac, and Australian memorabilia from the era of Sir Donald Bradman’s birth.
Facilities
Carpark
Enquiry Desk
Family Friendly
Non Smoking
Picnic Area
Public Toilet
Shop / Gift Shop
Internet Access
Free WifiDisabled Assistance
Caters for hearing impairment Wheelchair accessRates
From AU$5.00
Free entry for children under 16 years.
Trading Times
Check In: 12:09 am
Check Out: 12:05 am
