The Wool Shed - National Museum of Sheep and Shearing

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The Wool Shed - National Museum of Sheep and Shearing The Wool Shed - New Zealand's Museum of Sheep and Shearing gives in-depth knowledge about the sheep and shearing history in New Zealand.

Plus a fabulous shop with competitive prices. 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 – Moved off the farm with full impact and authenticity
History of wool and its importance to our nation. Live, hands on samples of wool types and end product
Spinning and weaving demonstrations on Wednesday's or by arrangement
Gallery of the development of farming with dramatic impact
The story of shearing - its beginnings and how it became an international sport
A wide range of wool garments and souvenirs
Visits to Wairarapa farm with our Farm Tours and see dogs at work and wool shed in action
Shearing demonstrations can be arranged in the historic woolshed, just give us a call. And much much more to stimulate your knowledge for history and actual activities on sheep farms. 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.

02/10/2026
01/10/2026

The Museum of Sheep and Shearing's open day offers live shearing, spinning demonstrations, rare sheep, and family fun.

18/08/2026

📢 Important Notice

The Wool Shed Museum will be closed on Wednesday 19 August due to a private function.

We’ll reopen as usual on Thursday 20 August.

We apologise for any inconvenience and look forward to welcoming you back! 🐑

Another busy day at the Wool Shed Museum! Make time this weekend to step into our woolly history 🐑Free entry while the S...
05/03/2026

Another busy day at the Wool Shed Museum! Make time this weekend to step into our woolly history 🐑

Free entry while the Shears are on, thanks to FMG. Perfect for a break between the action - come and check it out!

Day two of the Golden Shears World Shearing and Woolhandling Championship.Free entry to The Wool Shed Museum while Golde...
04/03/2026

Day two of the Golden Shears World Shearing and Woolhandling Championship.

Free entry to The Wool Shed Museum while Golden Shears is on! 12 Dixon Street, Masterton. 4-7 March 🐑

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12 Dixon Street
Masterton
5810

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06 378 8008

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