UP CLOSE WITH THE COLLECTION: FASHION PERSPECTIVES

THURSDAY 19 FEBRUARY
2:00PM – 3:00PM

TOUR

An exclusive behind the scenes tour of the National Wool Museum’s textile collection. Led by our Curatorial Team, view select objects that tell the story of Australia’s wool, fibre and textile history.

The National Wool Museum Collection focuses on the cultural life of Australians as told through the wool, fibre, and textile story. The Collection is Australia’s most expansive wool focussed heritage collection.

The Museum’s Collection features an extensive array of objects that explores Australia’s unique fashion perspective. From a fragment of cloth from MacArthur’s first clip to sample books from Geelong’s woollen mills, hand-sewn quilts and waggas to knitwear and contemporary Ceremonial Cloaks by Wadawurrung artist Dr Deanne Gilson.

National Wool Museum, 26 Moorabool St, Geelong

Tickets: General Entry $25 / Museum Members Free

• EVENT INFO

  18+ only event
  Not serving alcohol
  

• ACCESSIBILITY

  Venue accessibility information

  Accessible for wheelchair users
  Quiet space available on premises
  The Museum is fully accessible at street entry, there are ramps to every level.
  Accessible parking is located immediately in front of the Museum.
  Accessible toilets are located on each level.

• GETTING THERE

  Travelling by train

  V/Line operate trains daily from Melbourne Southern Cross to Geelong. The train station is an easy ten minute walk from the National Wool Museum.

  Visit the V/Line website or contact 136 196 for timetable and ticketing information.

  Travelling by car

  60 minutes from Melbourne CBD or a 30 minute drive from Torquay, Great Ocean Road.

  Travelling by ferry

  Port Phillip Ferries operates passenger ferry services from Docklands to Geelong and Docklands to the Bellarine (Portarlington). They also provide Port Phillip Ferries Discovery Tours.

  Searoad Ferries car and passenger ferry travels from the Mornington Peninsula to Queenscliff. Buses run from Queenscliff to Geelong daily.

  Spirit of Tasmania travels daily from Davonport Tasmania docking at Geelong. A ten-minute drive to the National Wool Museum.

• PARKING

  Bus parking

  Bus parking is available directly in front of the National Wool Museum on Moorabool Street.

  Car parking

  Metered parking is on Moorabool Street, Brougham Street and Eastern Beach Road.

  The Civic Centre Car Park located on Gheringhap Street opposite the Town Hall offers parking Monday to Thursday from 7:30am to 6:00pm, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday 7:30am to midnight (free parking after 6:00pm on Friday, all day Saturday and Sunday)

• ABOUT THE ORGANISER

  The National Wool Museum tells the Australian story of wool, fibre and textiles, alongside a range of contemporary exhibitions, public programs and special events.

  Aligned with Geelong’s UNESCO City of Design designation, the National Wool Museum explores 60,000 years of human endeavour and industry, from Australia’s first Nations living culture to emerging industries.

  The National Wool Museum provides opportunities for visitors to build an understanding of place, the impact of human activity, change over time and to explore possible futures.

• CONTACT

  For more information, please contact the event organiser:
  
  National Wool Museum
  nwminfo@geeelongcity.vic.gov.au
  (03) 5272 4701