National Wool Museum - Geelong, Australia
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The National Wool Museum is Australia's only comprehensive museum of wool. It shows the story of the wool industry, from the sheep’s back to the clothes rack.
Waymark Code: WMNQ9J
Location: Victoria, Australia
Date Posted: 04/18/2015
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Sheep wool has been a key part of Australia's economy since the first sheep arrived in the country in 1788.
Sheep farming in Geelong began in 1835, and mills opened in 1868. Geelong then became synonymous with the wool industry and was known as the wool centre of the world.
In 1988 the National Wool Museum was established to showcase the history of the industry.
Days and Hours of Operation:
10am-5pm, Monday to Sunday
Address:
26 Moorabool Street
Geelong, Victoria Australia
3200
Related Website: [Web Link]
Price of Admission: 8.00 (listed in local currency)
What is in the collection:
Looms, wool harvests, fleece and fabrics.
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