Let us help you plan your visit to the Museum.
Museum operating hours
The National Wool Museum is open at the following times:
| Day |
Time |
| Seven days a week |
10:00am to 5:00pm |
Shop operating hours
| Day |
Time |
| Monday to Sunday |
10:00am to 5:00pm |
| (Museum and Shop closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day and Good Friday) |
Entry fees
| Type |
Fees |
Additional Information |
| Adult |
$12 |
|
| Concession |
$9 |
|
| Child |
$7 |
|
| Family |
$35 |
2 adults and up to 4 children |
| Group admission |
$9 |
per person, for 15+ people (must be pre-booked) |
Please note:
- There is no fee to enter and browse the Museum Shop
- Payment types accepted include:
- Visa
- Mastercard
- Union Pay
- Cheque
- EFTPOS and
- Travellers Cheque
Note: a 0.25 percent surcharge will apply to credit cards and contactless transactions.
Location
The National Wool Museum is located at 26 Moorabool Street in the heart of central Geelong, one block from the waterfront and a ten minute walk from the Geelong Railway Station.
Bus parking
Bus parking is available directly in front of the National Wool Museum on Moorabool Street.
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.
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).
Travelling by Ferry
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.
Guided tours
The National Wool Museum is designed for self-guided tours and our friendly volunteers are on hand throughout the Museum to answer your questions.
Guided tours can be arranged for pre-booked groups:
- Architectual Tour - $230 per group (one hour duration)
Architectural tour of the Dennys Lascelles Woolstore with a staff member.
For groups up to 20 people. Includes entry to all galleries and exhibitions.
- Exhibition Tour - $230 per group (one hour duration)
A guided tour of ongoing exhibitions On the Land: Our Story Retold and In the Factory with a staff member.
For groups up to 20 people. Includes entry to all galleries and exhibitions.
- Up Close with the Collection - $50 per adult (one hour duration)
A behind the scenes hands-on experience with a Collections Officer or Curator. Choose from collections: Waggas, Quilts or Fashion.
Contact us to book your group visit.
Special interest
Personalised tours can be arranged for special interest groups and study tours by our Education Officer.
Length of visit
We suggest a minimum of 90 minutes to tour the Museum.
Allow extra time to visit the Museum Shop.