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.

Website kindly donated by Masterton South Rotary.