Geelong, Australia is Worth the Visit For Its Quirky Museums Alone

Geelong Art Gallery, Geelong, Australia
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Located southwest of Melbourne, Geelong is one of the most charming cities that the Australian state of Victoria has in store. Passionate museum dwellers will feel right at home in this charming port city—especially if they decide to visit these three quirky museums.

National Wool Museum

One of Geelong’s most popular tourist attractions is dedicated to Australia’s history of wool, fiber, and textiles. Located in the restored 19th-century bluestone wool store near the city’s waterfront, this museum offers hands-on exhibits dedicated to Australia’s wool industry and the impact it had on this region over the years.

Geelong Gallery

If you’re a passionate art lover visiting Geelong, this gallery deserves a spot on your bucket list. With 6,000 works of art in its collection, it’s one of the city’s leading art institutions, and it does a great job celebrating Australia’s art scene of the 19th and 20th centuries.

MoPA: Museum of Play and Art

Geelong is home to a surprisingly impressive number of family-friendly attractions, and MoPA is one of the very best. The Museum of Play and Art is just a place you’re looking for if you want to keep your kids entertained while in this city since it’s home to many immersive exhibits for younger visitors.