It was really a torpedo factory that turned to be art center. Nice place to visit.
May 2023
Such a fun place to walk around and explore art from so many different artist, in so many different mediums. The amount of talent on those 3 floors was amazing. So happy we popped in originally just to use the bathroom.
September 2022
What an amazing place! It’s fun to see artists at work and to see art in all types of mediums.Great place to find unique gifts!Some street parking or lots nearby but usually expensive.
The nation's longest continually operating public art center in a converted industrial space. Opened in 1919 as the U.S. Naval Torpedo Station in Alexandria, the building was repurposed in 1974 as an early example of creative placemaking. The Art Center overlooks the Potomac River in Old Town Alexandria and is the creative engine that drives Northern Virginia’s cultural scene. With more than 165 resident artists in 74 studios on three floors, there is always something new to see and experience. Observe artists at work, ask about their creative processes, learn what inspires them, and discover what inspires you! Shop and bring home original art for your collection. Follow @torpedofactory.
