National Wool Museum
A historic bluestone wool store (1872) houses this Museum, which depicts the story of wool in Australia. Themes explore wool in the contexts of agriculture, textiles, manufacturing, science and technology, arts, craft, literature and history. Of special interest are the Axminister Jacquard carpet loom and a sock knitter.
Address:
26 Moorabool Street, Geelong, VIC
Tel:
0352270701
Hours:
9.30am-5.00pm daily, closed Good Friday and Christmas Day
Website:
Admission:
Adults $7.30, Children (under 16) $3.65, Concessions $5.90, Groups: Adults $5.50, children $3.65
Facilities:
Access for the disabled, toilets also for the disabled, car and bus parking, picnic area, refreshments, souvenir shop, guided tours, information brochure, room for hire, special membership, magazine/newsletter, education, outreach, touring exhibitions, access gallery