Torpedo Factory Art Center

The Torpedo Factory Art Center is one of the largest visual arts centers in the U.S., consisting of three floors with 84 working studios, 5 galleries, 2 workshops, the Art League School and the Alexandria Archaeology Museum. This popular attraction in Old Town Alexandria is a great place to find unique gifts and decorative items for your home.

Built during World War I as a munitions factory, the Torpedo Factory, is today the centerpiece of Old Town Alexandria, located along the docks of the Potomac River on the lively waterfront that also includes a marina, shops, public parks, restaurants and residences. In 1974, a group of local artists and the City of Alexandria, Virginia converted the building to serve as an art center showcasing a wide variety of mediums including, painting, pottery, photography, jewelry, stained glass, fibers, printmaking, and sculpture. The artists invite visitors to watch them at work and ask questions about their creative processes.

Address
105 North Union Street
Alexandria, Virginia
(703) 838-4565
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Hours
Open daily from 10 a. m. to 5 p. m. and every Second Thursday 6- 9 p.m. for Art Night. The hours of the individual working studios vary. Galleries and workshops have regular hours.

Official Web Site
www.torpedofactory.org

Take an Class at the Art League School

The Art League School in the Torpedo Factory offers a wide variety of art classes for children and adults. For class information and schedules, visit their web site or call (703)683-2323.

Visit the Alexandria Archaeology Museum

The Alexandria Archaeology Museum, located on the 3rd floor of the Torpedo Factory, serves as a public laboratory with hands-on discovery kits focusing on the archaeological history of Alexandria.