The national wool museum, located in the heart of the Geelong CBD is a place of discovery for young and old to learn more about Australia's wool heritage. There is more to wool that you ever thought. The museum features exhibits on sheering and wool production, and houses a working weaving loom, that weaves majestic rugs, which can be purchased
Cost: Adults: $7
Children: $3.50
Concession $5.80
Family $18
Hours: Daily - 9:30am to 5pm (closed Christmas day and good Friday)
Address: Corner of Moorabool and Brougham Streets, Geelong
Telephone: 5227 0701
Web Site: www.mov.vic.gov.au/nwm/nwm.html
My Recommendations: The wool museum is ok, if you are into history. You don't know how much there is to know about wool until you have visited the museum. I have been once, and wouldn't go back, but the first time can be quite interesting.
This page was last updated on Monday, November 20, 2000
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