Geelong Australia - National Wool Museum

		NOW SHOWING 2009 Scarf Festival One of the region's biggest craft events for the year, the 2009 Transformation Scarf Festival, is now on at the National Wool Museum. The very popular festival has this year moved to Geelong from its former home at Craft Victoria in Melbourne, and runs until 19 July 09. It's not too late to get involved - there are plenty of workshop places still available although bookings are filling fast. Download your copy of the complete Festival Program - SCARF Festival (PDF-3444KB) Scarf Festival Launch and Awards

		NOW SHOWING Hands On - Life with the Loom Using photographs, digital stories and oral histories to give voice to the people behind the headlines. When the Brintons Carpet Factory closed down the story didn't end there. This exhibition celebrates the skills and lives of the Brintons workers. On show from 6 June to 2 August 2009.

		NOW SHOWING A Bollard of a Life! Returns Back by popular demand, *A Bollard of a Life! Jan Mitchell and the Geelong Bollards* has returned to the National Wool Museum until early 2010. With the agreement of the Mitchell family, the popular exhibition has become semi-permanent, providing an ongoing venue for the local community and tourists to discover more about Geelong's iconic bollards. On show until early 2010.

		WHAT'S ON Download our latest "What's On" - What's on at NWM - June and July 2009 (PDF-40KB) Education Programs - Special programs coming soon for our upcoming "Eaten Alive" exhibition, as well as a range of VELS linked programs linked to the wool story. School Holiday Programs - A number of children's craft workshops are on offer during the June/July School Holidays as part of Scarf Festival 09. Bookings are essential. Sheep Shearing Demonstrations - Will be held on weekends during the June-July school holidays in the authentic surrounds of our replica shearing shed inside the Museum. Group Visits - the NWM has a range of all-inclusive packages to ensure you have a unique Australian experience and a great day out!

		About the Wool Museum Visitor Information - contact details, opening hours, admissions, accessibility and more. Telling the Australian Story of Wool - what will you see when you visit the NWM? Our History - The National Wool Museum was established in 1988 as Australia''s only comprehensive museum of wool. Membership - Join now to receive free entry for twelve months plus loads of other benefits!

		Museum Facilities Museum Shop - Quality Australian-made woollen goods, souvenirs, gifts or purchase a unique memento made on-site from two of the Museum''s interactive exhibits. Conference Facilities - with heritage character and loads of features, the National Wool Museum is the perfect place to hold your conference. Lambys Restaurant - located on the ground floor, a great place for coffee, lunch or a quiet drink following your visit.