Water Tower Museum Vietnam War Mural

On a hill overlooking the town of Gunnedah stands the Water Tower Museum, a quirky, cylindrical museum housing a wealth of heritage items.

On the sides of the museum are two iconic images from the Vietnam War painted by award-winning artist Jenny McCracken. The artist was engaged by the Gunnedah & District Historical Society who received a Federal Government grant for drought-affected communities.

The mural facing west features a group of soldiers from 7RAR waiting to be picked up by Huey helicopters, while the mural facing north includes soldiers paying their respects beside the Long Tan Cross.

The artist took just 19 days to complete the detailed mural in 2019, which is now part of the Australian Silo Art Trail.

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Opening Hours
Mon to Fri: 9am - 5pm
Sat and Sun: 10am - 3pm

Address
83 Chandos Street, Gunnedah, NSW 2380

Phone: 02 6740 2230 | 1800 KOALAS
Email: tourism@gunnedah.nsw.gov.au

Gunnedah Shire Council acknowledges the Kamilaroi Aboriginal Nation as the traditional custodians of the land on which we live and work, and in doing so, Council pays its respect to all Elders past and present as well as to the young Indigenous leaders of tomorrow.