NATIONAL WOOL MUSEUM
The National Wool Museum experience is more than just wool. As a vibrant gathering place between the historic waterfront and central Geelong, the National Wool Museum is a place to create, collect and share stories. Here wool, fibre, textiles, history, science, fashion, handcraft and art come together. Temporary exhibitions and programs combine lifelong learning, hands-on exploration and entertainment for people of all ages. Museum Highlights: THE 1910 LOOM: The centrepiece of the museum, and utilising the Jacquard punch-card system, the Axminster Jacquard gripper-type carpet loom is one of history’s first computers. Over 100 years old the fully operational carpet loom produces the museum’s exclusive Manor House Rug, available for purchase through the Museum Shop. THE WOOL HARVEST: Explore the re-created shearer’s hut, watch kelpies in action and learn about Australia’s wool boom and bust. FLEECE TO FABRIC: See, hear, smell, and feel the wool as it transforms from raw fleece through scouring, combing, spinning and weaving to become a finished fabric. Try your hand at carding, weaving, or machine knitting. KOMET SOCK KNITTING MACHINE: Originally displayed as a static object, this 1960s Komet sock knitting machine was restored to working order in 1995. The finished socks are sold through the Museum Shop, but hurry, as it can only knit one sock every seven minutes! REMINISCENCE COTTAGE: Explore the world of yesteryear in a hands-on, safe, and engaging space. Our award winning Reminiscence Cottage program is a sensory experience recreating Australian home life from 1930-1950. MILLION DOLLAR BALE: The record price made headlines in over 45 countries. Auctioned at the National Wool Museum on 11 January 1995, this sample is from the first bale of wool to measure under 14 microns and record the highest price for a single bale of wool at that time.
Address 26 Moorabool St GEELONG Vic 3220 Postal Address PO Box 104 GEELONG Vic 3220 Open Monday to Friday 9.30 am - 5 pm Saturday & Sunday 10 am - 5 pm Closed: Christmas Day, Boxing Day & Good Friday Features Facilities MUSEUM SHOP Enjoy some retail therapy before you exit. Australian woollen goods, gifts and souvenirs, NWM socks and the Manor House rug, including items exclusive to the National Wool Museum shop. ACCESSIBILITY Ramps provide access to all areas of the building. Disabled parking is available on Brougham Street in front of the museum. Wheelchairs or prams are available upon request. Contact staff or volunteers for assistance. TOILETS Toilets are located on the rear wall on every level. A wheelchair accessible toilet is located on Level One. A baby change table is available at the rear of the Fleece to Fabric gallery. JOIN THE FLOCK! BECOME A NWM MEMBER You too can join the flock! Become a NWM member and you can visit the museum as often as you like throughout the year and take full advantage of our continually changing program. Visit our website for more information: www.nwm.vic.gov.au. Tours See sheep shearing in action! For an additional fee, shearing demonstrations can be arranged for your group. Our shearer is a local farmer with a wealth of information about sheep, shearing and the land. The demonstration takes place in the authentic surrounds of the replica shearing shed inside the Museum and comments and questions from visitors are welcome. Please contact our Booking Officer on 03 5272 4701 for more information. Catering Options Enjoy a coffee, cake or delicious meal in the fully licensed Denny’s Kitchen. Groups and function catering available. For further information, phone (03) 5223 2536. Cost Group entry (minimum 10 people) prices current until 30 June 2019. Cost includes admission to the National Wool Museum and a guided tour by one of our trained volunteers. • $8 per adult • $5 per child Group Bookings and Enquiries Group bookings can be made with Group Link, Tel: 1800-631 491, email: tours@grouplink.com.au or directly with the attraction.
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