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2012 Exhibition Schedule
The National Wool Museum's Exhibition Programme for 2012.
Wrecks, Reefs and the Mermaid
From the Australian National Maritime Museum
Until 12 February 2012
An exhibition of photographs by Xanthe Rivett illustrating two archaeological expeditions by the Australian National Maritime Museum to remote coral reefs off the coast of Queensland.
The expeditions set out to locate the site of the Mermaid, wrecked in 1829 on the Great Barrier Reef, and to survey the sites of the Porpoise and the merchant ship Cato, both wrecked on the reef in 1803.
Also on display are some amazing photographs taken locally by underwater photographer Mary Malloy. You won’t believe the vibrant colours and huge variety of sea life that exists in our own Port Phillip Bay!
Amazing Backyard Adventures
Developed by Scitech, Perth
Until 26 February 2012
Take a closer look at what you might find in your backyard. Go on a journey inside a magnified backyard lawn and find out how it feels to be smaller than a blade of grass. Use special lenses to take a look at the backyard through the eyes of a dog or jump on board the flying bee for a bees' eye view of the garden.
Delve into the mechanics of the swing, slide and see-saw before exploring the 'frog eat insect' world of the interactive pond. There are wonders aplenty hidden in your own backyard; come along to discover the science behind it all.
Geelong: A Bird’s Eye View 1838–2011
27 February - 3 June
The seagulls of Geelong have seen it all; from the arrival of the first squatters in 1836 to the redevelopment of the children's pool at Eastern Beach, Bird’s Eye View is a unique opportunity to experience the city from a gull’s perspective.
Look from above with six Geelong panoramas spanning 150 years and retrace the appearance and disappearance of some of the city’s most significant features while you marvel at Geelong's transformation into a modern city.
Sports Alive!
An exhibition by Science Alive! - The New Zealand Science Centre
12 March – 13 May
Experience fun challenges from different sports. Discover nutrition, strength, speed, stamina, muscles and balance. Learn about the science and technology behind sports.
Visitors compete in sporting challenges with family and friends to test their sporting skills, while discovering the physics, biology and technologies behind the sports.
Through interactive exhibits, Sports Alive! makes learning about the scientific principles behind sport fun, interesting and entertaining (plus a little exhausting!).
Our Water
Developed by Questacon - the National Science and Technology Centre, Canberra and proudly sponsored by the National Water Commission
28 May - 27 June
If you were in control of Australia’s water, how would you use it? Our Water engages and inspires visitors to expand their understanding and delve into Australia’s unique water situation.
Comprising 28 hands-on exhibits designed to inform and encourage, this exhibition challenges visitors to investigate water from an urban, agricultural, industrial and environmental perspective, examining the consequences of the different uses and re-uses of water in Australia.
Scarf Festival 2012: The Journey
 16 June – 2 September
Come on The Journey with The National Wool Museum’s 2012 Scarf Festival. An installation of unique hand crafted scarves, The Journey is an extraordinary textile exploration of what it means to travel.
Inspired by daily trips, happy holidays and special sojourns, this range of exquisite scarves examines the paths we choose and the extraordinary discoveries we make along the way.
Wish You Were Here
A private note for all to see...
17 September – 2 December
Since the early 1900s, Geelong’s picture postcards have provided an insight into the personal stories of its people and the pride of a developing city.
From the bronze figure of farmer and son striking the bell in the T & G Clock Tower, to a cyclist approaching the gas lamp roundabout in Malop Street, Wish You Were Here depicts a diverse range of activities, where blank canvasses and brief messages reveal intimate details of a growing Geelong.
Permian Monsters: Life Before the Dinosaurs
A Travelling Exhibition from Gondwana Studios
2 November - 3 March 2013
Ok, so you know all about the Dinosaurs, but how much do you know about the Permian Monsters?
This exhibition presents the relatively unknown and bizarre creatures of the Permian that lived before their more famous ancestors, the dinosaurs.
The aim of the exhibition is to educate people about this geological period, its bizarre creatures and the greatest extinction Planet Earth has ever experienced.
Expressions 2012: The Wool Quilt Prize
17 December to 10 February 2013
Expressions 2012: The Wool Quilt Prize is a biennial exhibition and acquisitive award of AUS$3,000 designed to encourage excellence and promote the use of wool in contemporary art quilt making.
The exhibition features finalists from around Australia in a visual feast of colour, design and texture, highlighting the unique qualities and versatility of wool as a creative medium.
Have your say and vote in the People’s Choice Award, announced at the close of the exhibition.
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