Torpedo Factory Art Center
Torpedo Factory Art Center
4.5
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Monday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
About
Art in Person and in Progress. Located in Old Town Alexandria, the Torpedo Factory Art Center is home to 150+ working artists, 7 galleries, The Art League, and the Alexandria Archaeology Museum.
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MsKiesha
Alexandria, VA2,470 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2023 • Friends
Beautiful gallery! I love how the artists have their own room to express themselves, which plays into the aesthetic of their beautiful artwork. Everything was so unique and very interesting. I had a really good time.
Written 30 July 2023
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afriendinSC
South Carolina128 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2023
When I win the lottery I am coming back to take classes at the Torpedo Factory. Enjoyed talking to the artisans.
Written 5 July 2023
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bjmarquis
Nashville, TN7 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2023
I visited with a group of 9 in early June. We loved checking out the studios and talking to the artists. Not all were open at the time, but enough to make our visit worthwhile (and, frankly, it may have been overwhelming if all had been open). The variety of media represented was impressive, and the quality of the work was generally very high. I left with some future purchase ideas to add to my collection
Written 17 June 2023
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Brendan
51 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2023
There is just so much to see, and had I known ahead of time I would have set aside half the day just to visit here.
Written 5 June 2023
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LittlePaint
Urbandale, IA702 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2023 • Couples
I try to visit The Torpedo Factory every time I'm in the Alexandria area. Never disappoints. Allow an hour or two. Much of the art is not really my style, but it's still worth seeing and chatting with the artist that created it.

And a stroll through Old Town with it's many shops and restaurants is right outside
Written 5 June 2023
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Billy with an "ie"
Richmond, VA161 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2023 • Friends
So much to see here in this waterfront hodgepodge of studios and galleries. 80 some artists work and display here using every medium imaginable. We spent over an hour walking from gallery to gallery and probably didn't see half of everything. Hesitant to take pictures cause artists don't give it away.

See the history of the Torpedo Factory displayed on the walls, beginning in the mid 70s.

A great way to spend a couple of hours in Old Town, on the waterfront
Written 23 April 2023
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dfb260
Staunton, VA472 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2023
The place to go if you are looking for art for your home or just want to browse. It is best to visit on weekends as most studios are open then.
Written 19 February 2023
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DClocal
Washington DC, DC38 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2022 • Solo
The Torpedo Factory is a massive art collective on the water in Old Town. It’s three stories of a variety of artist studios (over 70) that each do their own thing. There are many painters and jewelers with their work for sale but, also some photographers. If you go to see everything, you could spend multiple hours here but, they have a map in the entry that says which studios are open that day.
Written 19 November 2022
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Kristi V
35 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2022
This art center featured beautiful work, but it was a little overwhelming. There were so many art booths. We enjoyed spending an afternoon there, but it was HUGE!
Written 15 November 2022
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Sonja H
Oklahoma City, OK10 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2022
My adult daughters and I enjoyed a couple hours roaming the 3 floors of awesome artists and their incredible work. Even though the artists were working, they answered questions and shared their techniques. Well worth the trip. Oh, and there is a parking garage right across the street from it, which made the day even better!
Written 20 October 2022
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