The Gunnery, Woolloomooloo, Heritage arts building in Woolloomooloo, Australia.
The Gunnery occupies a three-story structure on Cowper Wharf Roadway, featuring renovated galleries and studio spaces near Sydney Harbour.
Built in 1900 as a storage facility for the Sydney Morning Herald, the building transformed into a naval training center during World War II.
The building houses Artspace, providing rent-free studios for artists and serving as a center for contemporary art exhibitions and cultural programs.
The entrance on Forbes Street connects visitors directly to the Art Gallery of New South Wales and The Domain parklands through accessible pathways.
Between 1945 and 1948, naval trainees practiced shooting at projected planes using a specialized dome installed on the ceiling.
Location: New South Wales
GPS coordinates: -33.86950,151.22070
Latest update: March 3, 2025 08:13
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