After the bus trip Isabel(J) and Isabel(S) decided to visit the World of Wearable Arts and Classic Car Museum. - "A mind blowing museum experience". As quoted on its website the museum is one of the “must see” attractions when you visit Nelson.
The annual Montana World of WearableArt™ Awards Show is an amazing two hour theatrical extravaganza showcasing incredible garments, stunning sets, dance, music, lighting and choreography. The show itself is "very difficult to describe, hard to define and utterly impossible to forget". It is held annually in Wellington in September and is certainly something not to be missed if you are in the country at that time. I have been a few times and it is absolutely amazing.
The show originated in Nelson and was first shown in 1987 as a promotion for a rural art gallery in Nelson. Nelson sculptor, Suzie Moncrieff, had a vision to exhibit art in the form of a live theatrical show. Up until a couple of years ago the show was held in Nelson but it has grown so big now that it had to move to Wellington where they could better cater for the large numbers of people who want to see it. Each year more than 35,000 people attend the shows held over 4 days.
The Museum also hosts over 50 cars and motorbikes. This world class collection features the best of motor vehicle design from late 19th century inventions through to modern day marvels.
The 2 Isabels spent a few hours meandering through the exhibits and seemed to thoroughly enjoy the experience.
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