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Exterior of Artspace at The Gunnery, a heritage sandstone former naval store on Woolloomooloo wharf, Sydney

Artspace

ArtOpens 11amFreeKings Cross Station

Housed in the historic Gunnery building on Sydney Harbour, Artspace is a leading non-collecting, artist-focused contemporary art organisation presenting exhibitions, residencies and public programs since 1983. It champions emerging and early-career artists through studio residencies, an experimental Ideas Platform, and a rotating Banner Series commission on the building's exterior. Admission to all exhibitions and public programs is free.

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Work by artist CAO Yu from the exhibition Just Because

Just Because: CAO Yu

Ideas Platform show of multidisciplinary work by Beijing artist CAO Yu, using her own image, fallen hair and urine to probe gendered expectations and beauty ideals.

Now showing23 Oct – 7 Feb 2027Free
Dana Claxton, Headdress - Shadae and her Girlz, 2023

Dana Claxton: Headdress

Hunkpapa Lakota artist Dana Claxton's first international First Nations Banner Series commission, pairing regalia-adorned portraiture with redacted FBI surveillance files on Indigenous activism.

Now showing23 Oct – 7 Feb 2027Free
Still from Hayley Millar Baker's video installation No Spectacular Soul

Hayley Millar Baker: No Spectacular Soul

Multi-screen video installation critiquing systems that decide whose lives are deemed worthy of protection, centring Indigenous voices asserting rights to resistance and survival.

Now showing23 Oct – 7 Feb 2027Free

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43-51 Cowper Wharf Road, Woolloomooloo NSW 2011, Australia

Nearest station: Kings Cross Station and St James Station

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Hours

MonClosed
Tue11:00–17:00
Wed11:00–17:00
Thu11:00–17:00
Fri11:00–17:00
Sat11:00–17:00
SunToday11:00–17:00

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Visitor Information

Is Artspace free to visit?
Yes, general admission to Artspace is free. Some special exhibitions may charge a separate ticket, so check the museum's website before visiting.
What are the opening hours of Artspace?
Artspace is open Tue-Sun 11am-5pm, closed Mondays and major public holidays. Currently closed for installation, reopening 23 October 2026.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.
Where is Artspace?
Artspace is located at 43-51 Cowper Wharf Road, Woolloomooloo NSW 2011, Australia, in the Woolloomooloo area of Sydney. The nearest stations are Kings Cross Station and St James Station.
What can I see at Artspace?
Free contemporary art space in a converted naval store on Woolloomooloo wharf, spotlighting emerging Australian and global artists. Current highlights include Just Because: CAO Yu, Dana Claxton: Headdress and Hayley Millar Baker: No Spectacular Soul.
Do I need to book Artspace in advance?
Artspace is free to enter and most days you can walk in. For special exhibitions, weekends, and school holidays, booking a timed slot can help you skip queues. Check the museum's website for current requirements.
When is the best time to visit Artspace?
Weekday mornings shortly after opening are typically the quietest, especially mid-week. Late afternoons can also be calmer. Weekends, school holidays, and the lunch rush are the busiest periods.

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