National Wool Museum

Geelong, VIC

Museum
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Where are we going?

Address: 26 Moorabool St, Geelong VIC 3220, Australia How do we get there? Number: 61 3 5272 4701
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About this activity

Living in Australia, we ALL know how important wool is! It keeps us warm, we can wear it, and we use it nearly everyday! So, in Geelong, it makes sense to have the National Wool Museum....a fascinating museum that can teach you all about the 200 year old history that the country has with wool!

Did you know that sheep arrived with the First Fleet all the way back in 1788? (Just one of the facts that you can learn when you visit the museum!)

And since then, the wool industry has completely dominated the Australian economy, the agriculture and even their reputation.

Sheep farming began in Geelong in 1835, as well as one of the first woollen mills opened up in 1868.  So it makes sense they would have the National Wool Museum!

The museum always has exhibition on that can teach the family all about the various aspects of the country. They even have exhibitions on our planet, dinosaurs, and skeletons - you didn't expect that at the National Wool Museum did you!? 

The collection itself has over 7,500 objects, that range from photographs, sketches, work books, that all tell you stories of the faces and names behind this amazing industry!

A fascinating experience on a topic you might never have thought to spend a day immersed in...but you might be pleasantly surprised at what you find out!

Don't worry...they won't pull the wool over your eyes....! (See what we did there?!)

Have fun kids! 

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How much does it cost?

Hilton

Adults

$10.00

Hilton

Children

$6

Hilton

Discount

Group admission $8 per person, for 15+ people

Hilton

Last Updates

2023

National Wool Museum FAQ’s

The museum is dedicated to preserving the story of this important part of the economy, and educating those who visit all about it! A great reminder of Australian history

There are plenty of places to grab some food before or after your visit

The museum is perfect for self-guided tours, but there are volunteers on hand to answer questions, and guided tours can be arranged for pre-book groups.

If you are looking to take home some cool wool products, the Museum Shop is the right place for you! Best save that pocket money! They have a range of souvenirs and gifts too

They have a number of educational programs for each age range, as well as group discounts. Why wouldn't you take them!?

The museum is fully accessible at street level, and there are ramps between every level. There are also accessible toilets on each level

There is short and long term parking around the museum

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