Museo del Sidecar

About the museum

The Museo del Sidecar in Cingoli traces the complete history of this vehicle, which was born in England in 1903 when the Graham brothers patented the first sidecar to be attached to a motorcycle. The route follows more than a century of technical development through the periods of prehistory, the pioneers, the ventennio (the Fascist era), the post-war years and the future.

The collection is divided into five sections: touring, commercial, competition, military and bonsai. The touring section includes the most representative models from the last century to the present day, a few scooters and bicycles with sidecars, and some motorcycles that belonged to famous people or were used in well-known films. The military section displays the vehicles used in the two world wars, placed in dioramas that recreate battle scenes. Among the historic pieces is a Peugeot Frères of 1904, listed as one of the first sidecars in history.

Highlights

• 1904 Peugeot Frères sidecar
• Five sections: touring, commercial, competition, military, bonsai
• Military vehicles from the two world wars in dioramas
• Scooters and bicycles with sidecars
• Motorcycles owned by famous people or used in films

Permanent exhibition

• Storia del sidecar – Five-section route on the evolution of the sidecar from 1903 to today, with touring, commercial, competition and military models.

Admission & discounts

Admission is free.

According to the Musei Italiani portal, admission is free (listing from 2022); the museum’s website does not publish prices.

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Getting there & parking

The museum is at Via Valcarecce 13 in Cingoli.

Amenities & dining

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