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National Wool Museum

26 Moorabool St, Geelong, Victoria 3220, Australia
03 5272 4701
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Ranked #2 of 12 attractions in Geelong
5.0 of 5 stars 6 Reviews
Type: Museums
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Melbourne, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

Great exhibits, displaying the history of wool manufacturing/ processing and the history of life on the sheep farm. The displays were interesting, informative and interactive. The museum also has other exhibits. When we visited the temporary exhibit was "Sports Alive". They also had a section on the history of Geelong. This is a great place to include in day trip... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2012

went there in march this year, it was very well set up. loved all of it, and all the different displayes, the stocking mashine, what a master piece!!, and the big weaving mashine , where the gentleman, was working. wounderful staff, please keep it up!! More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 March 2012

Well worth a visit, whether you drop in by yourself or take along a child or three. Very much an informative learning experience, with plenty to see and look at. More

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Melbourne, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 January 2012

Loved every bit of it! Learnt a good deal re history of the area and about weaving beaautiful wool material More

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Boonah, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 January 2012

This would have to now be one of my favourite museums in Australia. I have been to a lot!! This one is unique and showcases our history of wool and sheep production. Displays are great, the working axminster carpet loom and the demos are something you will probably see no where else! Staff are wonderful and historical treasures themselves!! I... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 January 2012
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