Former naval munitions plant transformed into a public art center with working studios, galleries, and interactive exhibits.
General Information
Closed New Year's Day, Easter, Independence Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas
Occasional early closures for private events
Workshops and special events may have fees
How to Get There
From King Street in Old Town, walk east to the waterfront, then turn left on Union Street to reach the Torpedo Factory Art Center.
Overview
The Torpedo Factory Art Center occupies a former World War II munitions plant that's been a working artist community since 1974 — three floors of open studios and galleries where more than 150 artists working in painting, ceramics, fiber, and photography practice in full view of visitors. The building also houses the Alexandria Archaeology Museum and the Target Gallery's rotating exhibitions, and hosts Second Friday Art Nights and other events that make it easy to browse, buy, and talk with the artists themselves.
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