Deloraine Museum and Yarns Artwork in Silk

Deloraine Museum and Yarns Artwork in Silk offers an insight into the town’s history and local culture through art and heritage exhibits. Situated within the Great Western Tiers Visitor Centre, this dual attraction combines a museum focused on Deloraine’s past with an intricate silk artwork that celebrates the surrounding landscape. The museum and silk artwork are popular with visitors interested in understanding Deloraine’s cultural heritage and artistic community.

What to see

Visitors to the museum can expect to find a range of historical displays. Exhibits include artefacts from early agricultural tools to personal items belonging to past residents. The museum offers context on Deloraine’s evolution, with displays about its early industries, social life and connection to the surrounding rural landscape. Temporary exhibitions also highlight different aspects of Tasmanian life and history.

The Yarns Artwork in Silk is a large tapestry-style piece created by more than 300 volunteers over a three-year period. The artwork consists of four large silk panels, each depicting a season in the Meander Valley. The panels illustrate scenes of farming, local wildlife and landmarks, with detailed stitching bringing each season to life. This artwork highlights both the natural landscape and the community’s role in preserving local culture.

Visiting Deloraine Museum and Yarns Artwork in Silk

Deloraine Museum and Yarns Artwork in Silk is located inside the Great Western Tiers Visitor Centre on Emu Bay Road.

The museum and Yarns Artwork in Silk are open daily and while the admission fee is higher than most small town museums, many people say that it is worth it to see the Yarns Artwork in Silk.

100 Emu Bay Road, Deloraine TAS 7304
Website www.yarnsartworkinsilk.com
Admission $10
Open 9.30am–4pm daily