Cotswold Motoring Museum facts for kids
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| Established | 1978 |
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| Location | Bourton-on-the-Water, Gloucestershire, England |
| Type | Transport Museum |
The Cotswold Motoring Museum is a cool place to visit in the pretty village of Bourton-on-the-Water. This village is located in the Cotswolds area of Gloucestershire, England. This museum shows off amazing cars, bikes, and other vehicles from the 1900s. It's like a trip back in time to see how people traveled!
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What You Can See at the Museum
Inside the museum, you'll find lots of different vehicles. There are old cars, motorcycles, bicycles, and even tricycles. You can also see vintage caravans and many other cool items related to driving from the 1900s.
Toy Collection
They also have a special collection of toys! Imagine seeing old pedal cars, tiny toy cars, buses, and even airplanes. There are also model kits and amazing things built with Meccano sets. You'll find wooden, metal, and classic penny tin toys too.
Meet Brum!
One of the most famous things at the museum is Brum! Brum is a small, yellow car who was the star of a popular children's TV show. He was featured in the first two series of the show.
The museum itself even appears in the TV show's opening and closing scenes. You can see Brum leaving the museum to go on adventures in the "Big Town." Then, at the end of his adventures, he drives right back into the museum.
Museum History
The Cotswold Motoring Museum first opened its doors in 1978. It was started by a car collector named Mike Cavanagh. Mike Cavanagh also appeared in the children's TV series Brum.
In 1999, Mike Cavanagh sold the museum. It was bought by the Civil Service Motoring Association. This group is a not-for-profit organization. They still manage and run the museum today.
Awards and Recognition
The museum has won some special awards for being a great place to visit. In 2003, it won the "Visitor Attraction of the Year" award from the Heart of England Tourist Board.
Then, in 2004, the museum won another award. This was the "Museums and Heritage Award." They received it for a special project called "Big Ideas for Small Children." This project helped make the museum fun and educational for younger kids.
