National Wool Museum

26 Moorabool St, Geelong, Victoria 3220, Australia

03 5272 4701

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Ranked #5 of 18 attractions in Geelong

21 Reviews

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Owner description: The National Wool Museum presents the timeless Australian story of wool, combined with exciting contemporary exhibitions, in an historic bluestone... more » Owner description: The National Wool Museum presents the timeless Australian story of wool, combined with exciting contemporary exhibitions, in an historic bluestone woolstore in Geelong's vibrant waterfront precinct.The Museum's busy calendar of exhibitions, events and public programs offers something for everyone in the family. With four galleries, a renowned woollen clothing, gift and souvenir shop, and an excellent licensed restaurant, there's always something different to explore.

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thambi117

Melbourne, Australia

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“Excellent museum!”

Reviewed April 11, 2013

Place is located where the town information centre in Geelong is. It also sits across the road from the Westfield mall and there are plenty of parking spaces in the vicinity. The museum is very interesting for adults and kids interested in wool and the history of Geelong and the Peninsula in contributing to the textile and other industries. There... More

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Grahmmm

Geelong, Australia

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“Great Displays at the National Wool Museum”

Reviewed April 9, 2013

The National Wool Museum Geelong shows the history of the wool trade, kids can follow the wool story, touch different types of wool, learn about wool grading and shearing. There are videos and storyboards to help them understand. There is an old sheep shearers cottage set up. The wool museum has various floors, there is a lovely shop at the... More

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Helene S

Geelong, Australia

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“Great history lesson”

Reviewed March 31, 2013

very interactional with wonderful displays and billiant history of the area especially the sheep and wool industry.

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Thank you very much for taking the time to write your review, we certainly appreciate your positive feedback. We endeavour to make the Museum as interactive as possible with plenty of exhibits that you can touch and hear, and even some authentic lanolin smells in the sheep gallery. We are currently updating some of our 'wool story' displays throughout the... More

Jocam2750

Emu Plains Australia

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“Beautiful woollen items”

Reviewed March 20, 2013

This buildiing doubles as a tourist information centre and shop containing quality woollen items for sale. Good place to browse through before exploring Geelong. plenty of maps and resources for free. Woollen garments not necessarily cheap but excellent quality. The adjacent coffee shop and restaurant provides quality meals elegantly served.

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Thanks for your positive comments. As you mentioned, the Visitor Information Centre is located on the ground floor of the National Wool Museum and should be the first port of call for anyone visiting the city. We do aim to provide quality woollen goods and giftware in our Museum Shop and we are also one of the only retailers in... More

David H

London, Canada

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“A must see and visit”

Reviewed March 17, 2013

Beautiful building, very friendly staff and the store was great for souvenirs. Centrally located, when browsing the downtown area.

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Thank you for your very positive feedback and we are glad you enjoyed your visit. The Museum is housed in a beautiful bluestone building originally built in 1872, when it was one of the city's most architecturally advanced wool stores, owned by Dennys Lascelles. We are fortunate to be located only one block from the waterfront and right in the... More

Biasca93

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“Entertain and Educate”

Reviewed February 23, 2013

I was quite surprised to see dinosaurs in the foyer as I entered, but they we were told there was an exhibition of Dinosaurs in a special room, that proved most interesting, and i hit with the children there. The rest of the museum was devoted to the sheep and wool industry, from breeds of sheep and the difference in... More

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Thank you very much for taking the time to write a review, we really do appreciate your positive feedback. Many of our first time visitors are surprised to see things like dinosaurs in our Museum. We are very fortunate in that in addition to two galleries dedicated to our core exhibition telling the Australian story of wool, we also have... More

Havinfuneveryday

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“Who knew that you could fill a museum on wool!”

Reviewed January 22, 2013

Decided to take the kids along to the wool museum. Cost around $15 for 1a & 2c. Luckily we were there at the right time and they had kids crafts during school holidays. The museum itself was interactive for the kids with lots to touch and see. Tells all about the different fleece to fabric of wool and a sheep... More

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Thank you for your positive review and for taking the time to provide your feedback - we do appreciate it! The National Wool Museum offers extra activities for children every school holidays at no extra charge, so it's great that you timed your visit so well. Glad you enjoyed learning all about the history of wool in Australia, but don't... More

Steven M

Seymour, Australia

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“worth a visit”

Reviewed January 10, 2013

We loved taking the children there and looking at the history. very well set out and lots for the children to see and touch. Please visit

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Hi Steven, thank you for taking the time to provide a review, it's great to get positive feedback! We do try to provide lots of kid-friendly activities and interaction so it's heartening to hear that you found it enjoyable for the whole family. We look forward to hosting you again one day. More

HiddenCaviar

Paris, France

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“Worth a visit”

Reviewed December 22, 2012 via mobile

Tells a great history of how Australia and in particular the region grew on the sheep's back. Well Worth a visit and a chance to buy some lovely wool products

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jan c

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“Interesting and informative”

Reviewed October 29, 2012

The best thing for me was the huge weaving loom which was operating making a floor rug as I had been to wool scours etc and seen the wool process before but if you have not seen this process make sure you visit the National Wool Museum at Geelong.

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