Kew Bridge Steam Museum has won this year's Classic Award announced in the 2006 Museums & Heritage Awards for Excellence at London's prestigious Café Royal. This award is given to a museum that has been open for over ten years
and can demonstrate continuous development and achievement.
Winners also included the Bath & North East Somerset Heritage, who won the Marketing Award for its campaign to introduce Mandarin Audioguides at the Roman Baths. The Natural History Museum was nominated by the British public as their favourite attraction and Kathy Gee, who picked up an award for major contributions she has made to the industry throughout her career.

Lesley Bossine, Museum Director said; "We were up against HMS Belfast and ss Great Britain, but the judges felt we were the clear winner. I can't remember the rest of the citation, I was too excited! The award is a tribute to the hard work, determination and enthusiasm of our staff and volunteers over the past 30 years."

Created by The Museums & Heritage Show and supported by
the Independent newspaper, the Awards recognise and celebrate best practice within museums, galleries and heritage visitor attractions.

How to find the Museum: Green Dragon Lane, Brentford, Middlesex about 200 yards from the north side of Kew Bridge under the tall Victorian Tower. Nearest motorway is M4 (coming into London, turn off at Junction 2 signposted to Kew Gardens and North/South Circular roads, down to Chiswick roundabout, then pick up signs for Kew, Brentford and Hounslow. Keep right at the traffic lights before Kew Bridge and then turn first right into Green Dragon Lane).

Admission: Adults £6.50 Concessions: £5.50 Children 15 and under FREE. *Children must be 15 and under and accompanied by an adult. Proof of age may be required.

Further information: The museum is open from 11.00 to 5.00 seven days a week.
Telephone: 020 8568 4757 Fax: 020 8569 9978 or visit us at www.kbsm.org