Welcome to The Wool Shed, the national museum of sheep and shearing.
Located just one and a half hours from Wellington, we are a hands-on heritage museum, in the rural town of Masterton.
When you drop in to see us you will enjoy:
•Typical working woolsheds – historic and contemporary
•History of wool and its importance to our nation
•Spinning and weaving demonstrations
•Details of New Zealand's largest and most influential stations
•The story of shearing - its beginnings and how it became an international sport
•A wide range of wool garments and souvenirs
•Visits to locals farms and shearing demonstrations can be arranged
We are a visitor attraction of international quality and welcome visitors from all over New Zealand as well as thousands of visitors from around the world.
Activities
Masterton, Central Masterton