Sometimes the name of the museum sounds unattractive. Well, what can be interesting in the National Wool Museum? At first glance, nothing. But this is a huge mistake because the National Wool Museum in Geelong is a fascinating place where time flies by.

Located in the heart of Geelong, the museum occupies an old building built in 1872. It used to be a wool store. It was completely restored. And incredibly interesting exhibits telling the history of wool, which is an important economic component of Australia, were placed in the museum in 1988.

Wool has played an important role in the country's industry and economy since 1788 when the first sheep were brought to Australia. In just a few years, Australian wool and textiles made from it have become considered the highest quality and most expensive in the world.

The first wool mills were opened in Geelong in 1868. And, from that moment on, Geelong became known as the wool center of the world. Almost the entire embankment of the city was occupied by shops that sold wool and products made from it. Unfortunately, the factories have not survived to this day. And most stores have changed their assortment.

The National Wool Museum is unique because it combines history, science, fashion, crafts, and art. All these are collected in wonderful and not boring exhibitions, decorated in thematic halls. One of the most interesting exhibits of the museum is the Axminster Jacquard loom, released in 1910. It was used in one of the factories until 1975. However, it was later replaced with a more modern one. Then the museum's specialists have completely restored it. And today, as before, you can work on the machine, creating high-quality fabric.

The museum hosts daily demonstrations and workshops on working with wool. Therefore, after visiting the museum, you can take a souvenir made with your own hands.