National Wool Museum Package

National Wool Museum Discovery Cruise

Access to: National Wool Museum, Wildlife Photographer of the Year & Time & Materiality Exhibitions

Available everyday over Summer Holidays (excluding Tuesdays)

Port Phillip Ferries has an exclusive package that now includes access to all 3 features at the National Wool Museum. Not only will you get entry to the Wool Museum itself, but there are 2 extra exhibition spaces inside the Museum that regularly feature new and interesting instalments.

Currently showing in these spaces are: Wildlife Photographer of the Year 60 PLUS Time & Materiality: 2024 MAANZ International Exhibition. The package includes return ferry tickets from Docklands and entry into all 3 exhibitions.

That’s amazing value, and as the museum is only a short 5-minute walk from where the ferry docks in Geelong, it’s the perfect day trip from Melbourne if you’re looking for something different.

Wildlife Photographer of the Year 60

The world-renowned exhibition on loan from the Natural History Museum London is on display at the National Wool Museum this Summer.

Featuring fascinating animal behaviour, spectacular species, and the breathtaking diversity of the natural world. Using photography’s unique emotive power to engage and inspire audiences, the images shine a light on stories and species around the world and encourage a future of advocating for the planet.

Wildlife Photographer of the Year is the most prestigious photography event of its kind, providing a global platform that showcases some of the best photography talent from around the world for 60 years. Launching in 1965, today the competition receives entries from 95 countries all over the world, highlighting its enduring appeal.

Time & Materiality: 2024 MAANZ International Exhibition

Discover the art of mosaic in this international juried exhibition of contemporary mosaics presented in partnership with MAANZ (Mosaic Association of Australia and New Zealand).

Exploring the theme ‘Time & Materiality’ this exhibition celebrates the global language of mosaic.

Package also includes access to the National Wool Museum

The National Wool Museum is the only comprehensive museum of wool in Australia and aligned with Geelong’s UNESCO City of Design designation. Explore the regions 60,000 years of human endeavour and industry, from Australia’s first Nations living culture and heritage to emerging and advanced industries of today.

Your package includes a return ferry from Docklands and entry into the National Wool Museum. We recommend allowing up to 90 minutes to explore the museum’s wide range of collections and exhibitions.

Times

• This day trip is available every Saturday and Sunday. Ferry departs Docklands at 10.40 am and returns from Geelong Waterfront 4.00 pm.
• During the Summer Holidays this package is also available weekdays (except Tuesdays). Ferry departs Docklands at 9.30 am and returns from Geelong Waterfront 3.00 pm.

Package inclusions

• Return ferry tickets from Docklands to Geelong (via Portarlington)
• National Wool Museum Entry Ticket (available for same-day use between 11.40 am – 3.00 pm
• Entry into Wildlife Photographer of the Year 60
• Entry into Time & Materiality: 2024 MAANZ International Exhibition

Please note

• Ferry boarding opens 20 minutes and closes 3 minutes prior to departure times.
• Cruise duration is approx. 2 hours 10 mins each direction.
• National Wool Museum is an approx. 5-minute walk from the Geelong ferry terminal.
• The museum closes daily at 3 pm. We recommend allowing for at least 60-90 mins viewing time.
• For General Entry to the National Wool Museum please present this Port Phillip Ferries boarding pass to National Wool Museum staff upon entry. For additional assistance please call us on (03) 9514 8959
• National Wool Museum and Ferry Tickets are only valid for names and travel dates provided on your ticket booking.

Map to National Wool Museum Geelong