National Wool Museum
National Wool Museum
4.5
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Monday
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
About
Here the story of wool is brought to life - told by those who lived it and through the sights and the sounds of heritage machines weaving carpets and knitting socks. Here the smell of lanolin fills the air, fresh fleece beckons your touch and the authentic surrounds of the shearing shed immerse you in the Australian wool story. The National Wool Museum experience is more than just wool. Here history, science, fashion, handcraft and art come together. Here temporary exhibitions and programs combine learning, exploration and entertainment. Here you can find the finest woollens, learn a traditional craft, explore our region's heritage and maybe even come fate-to-face with creatures from our past. Today the National Wool Museum is one of Australia's cultural treasures - as a cultural heritage destination for visitors and community.
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- Helen CKingston, Canada16 contributionsLoved learning about the mechanical loomThis is a great museum covering all aspects of the wool industry from shearing to export. We were greeted by a friendly staff member who had worked in the Geelong factory that made wool carpets. When we asked him about the loom, he was happy to tell us what it was like working in the factory and how the loom worked. It was amazing technology with computer-like punch cards. We also enjoyed other parts of the museum, such as the farming section where we learned that camels had been used to transport wool to the Geelong Wool Exchange. The videos are well done. We highly recommend visiting the museum.Visited December 2022Travelled as a coupleWritten 4 December 2022
- John G9 contributionsMore than for knitters, a colorful wool industry storyThe rare 5 star review! This museum is a little treasure - 1 to 2 hour visit. In downtown Geelong, walking distance from our cruise ship tender dock. Watch a live sheep shearing demonstration! Learn about the impact on the Ausie economy of the wool industry. Lots of biographical information about major actors among the settlers. They had a few exhibits on the environmental challenges created by the wool industry and how they are responding to sustainability and renewable power. During our visit they also had a fantastic special exhibit on top nature photography in NZ. A room with the machinery, including a working loom. I would call this a hidden treasure. Nice folks in the craft shop, plus there was a traveler information counter for the region. Located in a restored landmark industrial building.Visited February 2023Written 20 February 2023
- yazitravelsBordeaux, France415 contributionsDefinetly a must doJust went with my partner. It is such a great place. Only 10$ entry per adult. It is perfect if you are alone, with a partner, with kids or family. Staff are really nice. It is very interesting to see all the steps of wool making. We wouldn't imagine all the steps before the final result. You learn a lot about geelong. It is kid friendly : stencil drawing, lego building, typewriting, coloring, parents room. Definetly recommend.Visited April 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 19 April 2023
- Ken BNunawading, Australia26 contributionsFascinating Wool Museum - worth a visitVery interesting and well laid out museum - especially for anyone who worked in the wool or carpet trade. Very helpful staff. Interesting displays of stages of processing ad some great old processing machinery. A complete carpet loom which unfortunately was not in operation due to a shortage of the special Jute they need for it. Very good videos - interesting talks by old shearers and wool store peopleVisited May 2023Travelled with familyWritten 5 June 2023
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Ken B
Nunawading, Australia26 contributions
May 2023 • Family
Very interesting and well laid out museum - especially for anyone who worked in the wool or carpet trade. Very helpful staff. Interesting displays of stages of processing ad some great old processing machinery. A complete carpet loom which unfortunately was not in operation due to a shortage of the special Jute they need for it. Very good videos - interesting talks by old shearers and wool store people
Written 5 June 2023
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yazitravels
Bordeaux, France415 contributions
Apr. 2023 • Couples
Just went with my partner. It is such a great place. Only 10$ entry per adult. It is perfect if you are alone, with a partner, with kids or family. Staff are really nice. It is very interesting to see all the steps of wool making. We wouldn't imagine all the steps before the final result. You learn a lot about geelong. It is kid friendly : stencil drawing, lego building, typewriting, coloring, parents room. Definetly recommend.
Written 19 April 2023
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John G
9 contributions
Feb. 2023
The rare 5 star review! This museum is a little treasure - 1 to 2 hour visit. In downtown Geelong, walking distance from our cruise ship tender dock.
Watch a live sheep shearing demonstration! Learn about the impact on the Ausie economy of the wool industry. Lots of biographical information about major actors among the settlers. They had a few exhibits on the environmental challenges created by the wool industry and how they are responding to sustainability and renewable power.
During our visit they also had a fantastic special exhibit on top nature photography in NZ. A room with the machinery, including a working loom. I would call this a hidden treasure. Nice folks in the craft shop, plus there was a traveler information counter for the region. Located in a restored landmark industrial building.
Watch a live sheep shearing demonstration! Learn about the impact on the Ausie economy of the wool industry. Lots of biographical information about major actors among the settlers. They had a few exhibits on the environmental challenges created by the wool industry and how they are responding to sustainability and renewable power.
During our visit they also had a fantastic special exhibit on top nature photography in NZ. A room with the machinery, including a working loom. I would call this a hidden treasure. Nice folks in the craft shop, plus there was a traveler information counter for the region. Located in a restored landmark industrial building.
Written 20 February 2023
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Margaret M
8 contributions
Jan. 2023 • Family
A really high quality tourist experience, even if you’re not into wool! Our teens were entertained, the displays were informative and interactive, the guides super helpful and interesting. Geelong has a real treasure here!
Written 13 January 2023
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Judith B
Rosemount, Australia94 contributions
Dec. 2022 • Couples
So darn interesting reading and leaning about Australia’s wool history. The guy on the carpet loom was soo good to chat to!
Written 10 December 2022
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Helen C
Kingston, Canada16 contributions
Dec. 2022 • Couples
This is a great museum covering all aspects of the wool industry from shearing to export. We were greeted by a friendly staff member who had worked in the Geelong factory that made wool carpets. When we asked him about the loom, he was happy to tell us what it was like working in the factory and how the loom worked. It was amazing technology with computer-like punch cards.
We also enjoyed other parts of the museum, such as the farming section where we learned that camels had been used to transport wool to the Geelong Wool Exchange.
The videos are well done. We highly recommend visiting the museum.
We also enjoyed other parts of the museum, such as the farming section where we learned that camels had been used to transport wool to the Geelong Wool Exchange.
The videos are well done. We highly recommend visiting the museum.
Written 5 December 2022
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simon_mackay
Melbourne, Australia27 contributions
Nov. 2022
The museum is logically laid out in a manner to showcase Australia's wool industry from how it is farmed and shorn through how the wool becomes cloth for clothing and textiles.
It was comprehensive in that there was space given to the impact on the First Nations peoples in Australia as well as how the shearers impacted Australian industrial relations including organised labour in Australia. There was also an exhibit that showed how Geelong working-class people lived from the 30s to the 50s with that space also being a "nostalgia therapy" space.
This all made the National Wool Museum a very interesting place for anyone to go when they visit Geelong.
It was comprehensive in that there was space given to the impact on the First Nations peoples in Australia as well as how the shearers impacted Australian industrial relations including organised labour in Australia. There was also an exhibit that showed how Geelong working-class people lived from the 30s to the 50s with that space also being a "nostalgia therapy" space.
This all made the National Wool Museum a very interesting place for anyone to go when they visit Geelong.
Written 8 November 2022
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Sydney, Australia33 contributions
Sep. 2022
The National Wool Museum in Geelong rates with the very best internationally. Architecturally impressive beautifully combining old and new, excellent displays and when we were there some exciting indigenous art.
A shop to tempt everyone!
A shop to tempt everyone!
Written 17 September 2022
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Popopo1976
Limbang, Malaysia1,973 contributions
Jul. 2022 • Family
Adult pays A$10, student pays Conc price $8. We paid to enter and it was worth it.
Learnt a lot about wool.
We spent an hour there. Didn't buy anything from the shop.
Little kids may not enjoy it. Teenagers will.
Recommended.
Learnt a lot about wool.
We spent an hour there. Didn't buy anything from the shop.
Little kids may not enjoy it. Teenagers will.
Recommended.
Written 29 July 2022
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Callan
Auckland, New Zealand25 contributions
Jun. 2022 • Friends
Great museum about the history of the local wool industry. Well laid out and presented with the perfect amount of interpretation to be informative without being overbearing. An interesting temporary exhibition was on although I was a little confused of its relation to the wool story of the rest of the museum. Also well integrated gift shop and information centre in the same building.
Written 4 July 2022
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how much does it cost to enter,
I am putting together a tour of Geelong for our Church seniors
we should be around 40 members
thanks
Tyrone
National Wool Museum Geelong
Geelong, Australia
Tyrone - thank you for contacting us. We could certainly put together a facilitated tour for your group. Group tours generally start at $6.00 per person. Please feel free to contact us we can help organise your visit (the Museum and other exciting destinations) to Geelong. Please call: 03 5272 4701
See you soon - Padraic
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