UP CLOSE WITH THE COLLECTION: FASHION PERSPECTIVES
SAT 9 MAR 2:00PM
National Wool Museum, Geelong
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.
From a fragment of cloth from MacArthur’s first clip to sample books from Geelong’s woollen mills, to knitwear and jackets and contemporary Ceremonial Cloaks by Wadawurrung artist Dr Deanne Gilson the museum’s collection features an extensive array of objects that explores Australia’s unique fashion perspective.
Tickets $25
Bookings open soon. Stay tuned!
**This event is independently produced by National Wool Museum and forms part of our Independent Programme.
ABOUT THE ORGANISERS
The National Wool Museum is Australia's largest comprehensive museum of wool, showcasing the region's wool story – from the sheep's back to the clothes rack and from the birth of the industry in the 1840s to its place in the world today. Housed in a beautifully restored 1872 bluestone wool store, close to the vibrant Waterfront in Geelong. The museum has two curated galleries and regular travelling exhibitions from Australian and international museums. Aligned with Geelong’s UNESCO City of Design designation, the National Wool Museum explores 60,000 years of human endeavour and industry of the region. From Australia’s first Nations living culture and heritage to the emerging and advanced industries of today.
EVENT DETAILS
ACCESSIBILITY
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
National Wool Museum Accessibility Information
EVENT CONTACT
For event enquiries, please contact the event organiser:
nwminfo@geelongcity.vic.gov.au
(03) 5272 4701
LOCATION
National Wool Museum
26 Moorabool Street
Geelong VIC 3220