Each year, The Millinery Association of Australia
participates and hosts events
throughout the country.
Events are designed to promote the wearing of hats, provide opportunities for continued education, to encourage collaboration
and build friendships
Some events are exclusive to members, but many are open to the general public.
Geelong Fashion Fortnight
A PayPal Melbourne Fashion Festival Initiative
Hats Under the Dome
A FREE Exhibition
14–28 February 2026
Geelong Library & Heritage Centre
51 Lt Malop St, Geelong
Library Opening Hours:
Daily: 9:00am–5:30pm
Wednesdays: Open until 8:00pm
About the Exhibition
Hats Under the Dome presents an inspiring installation of Millinery Art and Fashion Hats, showcasing the creative, vibrant works of Millinery Australia Members.
Fantasy or fashion? Did you know that many hats are created with a theme and/or story in the milliners mind?
Get up close and personal to these amazing hats and learn the stories behind them when you visit The Dome, at the iconic Geelong Library & Heritage Centre, a masterpiece in itself of contemporary architectural design.
This exhibition offers a rare opportunity to view, up close, the craftsmanship typically seen only on runways, in galleries, at Fashions on the Field, and in millinery competitions.
Discover the skill, imagination, and artistry that brings each hat and headpiece to life.
What to Expect
- A curated display of millinery art by Millinery Australia members
- A step-by-step installation highlighting how hats are made
- Browse through a collection of
hat books and millinery magazines
Photography Credits
- Geelong Library & Heritage Centre: Geelong Regional Libraries
- Hats: Richard Shaw Photography