Shear Discovery Centre

Shear Discovery Centre, exhibits in the Shear Discovery Centre trace the history and development of sheep farming in New Zealand. The main emphasis is on wool, which was the sheep industry's only export product until the 1880s. Most displays are about the history and process of shearing wool, but transport and manufacturing of wool is also covered.

The Centre is in two relocated pioneer woolsheds next door to aratoi, the Wairarapa Museum of Art and History. The Shear Discovery Centre has three-dimensional displays of shearing shed plant and activities, along with wall and video displays. Live sheep shearing is carried out by arrangement. The centre is also involved with the Golden Shears event.

The Wairarapa Spinners and Weavers Guild have their wool spinning demonstrations here.

Contact:

12 Dixon Street, Masterton, New Zealand (click on MAP icon above).

Email: officesolutions@xtra.co.nz

Hours of opening
Daily 10am - 4pm
(Except Christmas Day, ANZAC Day and Good Friday)
Admission
Adult $5
Children $2
Family $10
Postal Address
PO Box 311
MASTERTON
Phone
06 378 8008
Fax
06 378 8009
Facilities:

Shop / Masterton visitor information / Museum and tourist brochures / Public Internet terminal / School parties and tour groups welcome / Wheelchair access/ Toilet / Parking.