Torpedo Factory Reviews

It's like an art museum, but you can talk to most of the artists, and there's no curator picking what you should like. Every time I go I end up loving something, and often end up buying something cheap.

This is a must see for anyone who likes art of any kind. Free admission and cheap prices for art you will treasure forever. Lots of nearby restaurants and bars so parking is almost impossible during the weekend.

Awesome place to cool off and enjoy great art and people...fun for kids too!

Torpedo Factory great place to see work of local artists and get stories behind the artwork

Both my Father and Grandmother worked here when it was an actual Torpedo Factory, so was quite interesting to visit. Lots of nice shops.

cool place to visit, good free date spot. venue also hosts private events.

Wonderful idea! Loved seeing artists working in varying mediums under one roof.

Wonderful place to wander through and enjoy all sorts of art - paintings, pottery, jewelry, fabric, etc. Three levels of studios. Artists set their own hours so some studios may not be open when you go. Almost all items for sale, and classes are offered through the Art League. The pic is from the back side near the water.

Shops of all kinds. Places to eat and drink every where

Parking and traffic can be a pain. The worst part was that there was some DJ out on the waterfront playing HORRENDOUS "music" at a deafening volume. I couldn't get out of there fast enough. Don't plan to go back.

VERY UNIQUE - collection of artists studios. Kids will like seeing the artists at work. Lots of cool items for sale.

I am really glad we have a place like this outside of DC to enjoy local art/artists. It's especially interesting to meet the contributors as you visit and view the exhibits from their actual studio spaces. Bring your pocket book- purchasing the art is very pricey - probably too pricey for the average person (me)- but fun to look at nonetheless. It's equally nice that it's right on the Alexandria/Potomac waterfront. Enjoy an ice cream, street performers and water views after your Torpedo Factory tour. You can even buy tickets for a water taxi tour. Immediately surrounding restaurants, i.e. The Chart House are on the upscale side, but you can also grab casual bites all up and down the surrounding blocks and enjoy specialty shops and a walking/biking trail depending what you are up for. Prepare to walk a little if you drive over- parking is usually tough on the weekends.

A really cool and artsy market space that is right next to the putomic.

No fan of art at all. But they are some cool stuff if you really like pictures and moderm art

very cool eclectic art shops in three floors. neat stuff.

Artists available for conversation. Mix of museum and art show

A lot of small galleries you can spend a day roaming there. Beside painting and sculpture, a lot unexpected art from different crafts.

If you are around check the stores in the area they have some nice stuff to show case.

Visited Ohio and stumbled into this Torpedo Factor, was so interesting to look through

Good place to tour, look at art and maybe takes some art classes.

Some great talented art, also a lot of political garbage and cliche depressed works desperate for acknowledgement. Still it's a fun way to spend a lazy Sunday afternoon.

So much to see in this three story historic building on the Alexandria waterfront.

Three floors of art studios, with painting, ceramics, textiles, sculpture, photography...you name it, you'll probably find it. At any given time, you'll be able to tour most of the studios, buy art, and talk to the artist. We like to go to Alexandria several times a year, and we always stop by the Torpedo Factory (named because it used to be a real factory making torpedoes...). There are plenty of restaurants nearby if you want to make a day of it. Oh, and there is a gift shop with art-related items, including puzzles and whatnot.

Really dynamic array of talented artists. Lots of variety. Really enjoyed that these were also artists' studios as it brings another level of depth to the at when you chat with the artist and learn about the technique or motivation our vision.

One of my favorite places in Oldtown. Amazing to get to watch the artists work.

History, art and a view!!! Easy access to water taxi and great dining!!! A must see!!

Lovely place to be. Visit the art galleries when you there!

So inspirational! A great unique building, arts of every medium....art pieces of every price range. A great afternoon - 3 levels ... plenty of great food near by as well. Local artist ... not just a stuffy museum - you can take these art pieces home with you!! I highly recommend and look forward to returning soon.

It's always nice to visit and see all the artwork the restaurant was very good that I ate at

Excellent place to find additional art to your collection or to buy your first!

A definite must see when in Alexandria. A stroll through this historic torpedo factory that is now artists gallery shops is a neat and unique attraction that most will find something to enjoy.

This is a cool place to go to see artists making their creations. I find it really interesting to hear the artists explain how they make each peice.

It's an experience to see so many artist in one place

This place is incredible. One of my favorite places to visit in Alexandria.

A collective of local artists provides a friendly establishment to see a wide variety of work.
Dog friendly!

Once a Naval munitions warehouse, the Torpedo Art Factory offers free access to working artist in their environment. You will experience all types of art work, including ceramics, jewelry making, painting on canvas, and woven materials, are just few. Within the building, on the second level is the Alexandria Archaeological Museum also free to the public. Walk through the front entrance, and exit toward the marina. Public restrooms first and second floors.

Nice place to see artists actually doing its work. A place devoted to support art.

Great place to visit even if you don't plan on buying anything. The artists are always very friendly.

3 floors of incredible art. You can go to any gallery and see the artists creating. It is unbelievable what was made of a building that was built for destruction.

Torpedo Factory is the place to take friends and kids whether or not loving arts because: 1) you can experience and learn almost of all kinds of arts categories and forms, 2) you can find something you like from here, 3) you can enjoy beautiful and joyful surroundings of this building. The best thing is to meet and talk with warmhearted professional artists while enjoying their amazing art pieces, and is FREE.

Neat place. Lots artist making their own masterpiece.

Great collective of local artisans creating & selling their wares. Pottery, art, jewelry, shawls & more. About half of them were closed when we were there (11am weekday) but of the ones we visited, we enjoyed & would go back.

Wonderful! Showed up on a Sunday when they had their annual student and instructor art show. Everyone was so kind and accommodating. I learned a lot about the courses I was planning to take from the instructors who would actually be teaching me!

Its nice place on the waterfront nice shops. They also have a ferry that goes to DC from there.

Nice complex on the waterfront of Alexandria, right at the foot of King Street.

See tons of local artists in one spot and be prepared to spend money because the art is so outstanding that you will feel compelled to pick something up while visiting. Think of 30 artists and all their studios on three levels of an old torpedo factory and that's this location. It's awesome and as an artist I love to visit and see what the art world is up to in Alexandria. Summer hours after 11AM and before 5PM are the best times to visit. Make sure they are open before making the trip! Check their website for open dates or call ahead.

Wish they had a section to view the military aspects of the factory.

I love all the artists that come here. Sometimes you can even get a live show. . . Water glasses, calypso band, brass music, art demos and more! You can sometimes see JW carts there too! There's also a variety of food around, and the location is right by the water. . . Makes sense, right? After all, it used to be a torpedo factory!

Very hip; great place for the family or a date. Close to everything on King St.

It's a great place to go in there looking for artists it's an amazing place to go and you can support them by buying some of the art

Extensive art gallery with lots of variety right on the water in Alexandria. It's worth about an hour of your time if you're enjoying the sights by the dock. And if you like anything you see, you can walk out with it!

Neat place to browse artists' works and interact with them as well all in a unique indoor setting.

Adorable and pretty artists workshops. Very nice to walk through and see everything.

Really fun to walk around and see several floors of artists at work. Very inspiring. A great way to while away a few hours on a hot day.

Great opportunity to visit a tremendous collective of wonderful craftspeople, a under one roof, right in the heart of Old Town. Then centrally located to stroll up King Street! Convenient pkg lots on the side streets

Great place to see artisans performing their craft. Nice galleries and exhibits.

Beautiful urban style facility in a prime downtown location in Old Town. Parking can be a bit of a beast depending on the time of day.

It's amazing. You should go there NOW. LIKE RIGHT NOW.

It's nice to see them using a old factory for something as beautiful as modern art

Great opening of new exclusive works by a couple of local printmakers in Studio 325. Just wonderful!

The people on the first floor are all weird.... go upstairs.... much better people...

Spotted this while walking along the riverfront. A 3 level open art building. Artists have their door open for many hours a week, but if closed you can still peer through easily. Artist were a mix of friendly and to themselves. Many items were quite expensive. Still a good experience.

Shops don't conform to posted hours and many have no one to answer questions or or simply not open.

So much beautiful art! A fun way to spend the afternoon.

Very historical place. It could have been better if it was fully opened. I hope to visit again after covid19 disappears.

There's a little bit of everything here, from mediocre art to divine jewelry to incredible metalwork. Nice piece of history to boot.