Torpedo Factory Reviews

Well worth a visit to see the variety of fine art and studios. The area on the waterfront is also very beautiful.

It's a fun, free attraction to explore. A bit of history within so much creativity. All of the artists have their studio right there, go in and bother them! There's many beautiful pieces to see. The views of the river above are beautiful too!

Very cool place to just see a bunch of different styles of art including crafts, paintings, sculptures, etc. The prices may be a bit on the higher side, but are generally deserving for the quality they are made with.

What a gem to be discovered in the midst of the pandemic! A nice respite from the hubbub outdoors. Great art WHATEVER your taste is appreciating lately.
& It's free!

AWESOME !! Go support your local artists and check this place out!!

Fun to visit. There are various studios with art for sale and classes. It was fun to look. There is something for every budget. In addition you can learn about the original factory. You can find art in many firms, jewelry, paint, etchings, photography, ceramics, etc.

Lots of local pottery and art. Historic downtown, by the water.

Converted factory space in the old town Alexandria waterfront plays host to hundreds of artists across dozens of studios and galleries. Explore the three full floors of art, including everything from hand thrown pottery to mixed media sculptures to photography and prints.

Great location food is great servers are super must visit if in the area.

I like that there is a historical connection with the building. There are a lot of niche artists to purchase from.

Long-time home of my mother s studio where she builds contemporary sculpture of canvas and wood. Have a look at Mary Lynch on 3rd floor.

Omg the talent is amazing. You need half a day to go through all. Great pricing for some incredible creative pieces. Meet the artists and pick your piece from jewels, to sculpture, art, photography, glasswear and more. A must in old Town.

Love LOVE this place! Accidentally found it and we return ever year! Kids or no kids this place is sure to please! So many talented artists under one roof and everyone explains their art!

Fantastic local artists w/ incredible artwork, sculpture, jewelry, mixed media...everything!

An excellent opportunity and walk to visit Alexandria, DC neighbor start from the subway station and train (There is the George Washington Masonic temple very close) following by King St. to the port, you can walk its streets and shops until arriving at the Torpedo Factory Art Center, an old torpedo factory in the United States that today was turned into an art center that houses a lot of artists who exhibit, teach and sell. From painters, sculptors, photographers, jewelers and countless artists. An excellent walk and also think about being able to acquire some work, because it is well worth it.
They are three floors, the facilities are maintained and clean, they have toilets in good condition.
And conclude with the visit, taking or eating something in the restaurants of the port.
Do not lose it !!!! Highly recommended

Worth a walk through. Art is all quite overpriced, much of it is just prints of old maps, which I love, but not for $300. Better outside on the pier and park.

More art than torpedos; adjust expectations accordingly.

View original art work, speak with the artists as they create, maybe even buy their work on the spot.

Nice area by the water. Has very clean public restrooms.

Was once a real torpedo factory that even has one on display. Now it's a great art center for vendors on the beautiful water front at the end of street that has so much to do in Alexandria. I believe it's King Street.

So many beautiful works of art, and the Customer Service there was amazing. I plan to go back, again,and again,and again

Decent food (I'm not picky) and they always have a salad bar.

Really interesting place to walk around if you are looking for or enjoy artisan craftsmanship and original art.

Nice place to walk around and see some art. Cool history, too.

The Torpedo Factory is always a fun place. It's right on the water front with shops and restaurants all around it.

Talent! Many artists were willing to talk about their process. Very cool.

This place is cool and edgy with artists from the area displaying their art for the public to purchase or just admire ! BRAVO !!!

Very cool place to spend a couple of hours in Old town. Especially if you re an art enthusiast. You can also take a water taxi across the river to National Harbor, get off and come back on with a round trip ticket.

Everything about the resort was excellent. My daughter enjoyed the pools and it felt like home. Thank you

We come through Torpedo Factory often and brought some friends from out of town this weekend. So many unique pieces of art and so much fun getting to interact with local artists!

A wonderful explosion and celebration of art, history, and creativity!

The spark of creativity is lit there for all to see and share. There is a great deal of direct interaction between working artists and the general public. Saturday is the day to really see a beehive of activity.

Unique artist collective. Great art of all varieties.

This place helps cultivate the community. It is a necessity for a city to thrive and not become the cog churning machine it wants to be. Life will prevail because of places like the torpedo factory

Awesome place! could spend hours there browsing...

If you are visiting old Town Alexandria (especially summer months)and need place to cool off from all sightseeing this place may be it if you enjoy arts. Soak in enormous artistic talents of local artists and many medias..this place has it all. It's quite unique and views from art studios are better then one from crowded harbour deck below it's building.
It's free to enter.
Amazing gift to take home with you.

Beautiful place filled with creativity and artistic value. It's a great place to look at the art and feel inspired.

Such a unique way to view art! Rooms to watch the artist in action, meet/talk to them directly, and even purchase!

Fun place to go to when you re looking for artists and water.

The Torpedo Factory is such a huge part of Alexandria's history that you just have to stop in to see it. Yes you will see a torpedo inside too! It is totally free to come in and the best part is they have a plenty of public bathrooms! The building opens up on the waterside and also street side so it can handle the heavy tourist traffic. There are 3 floors of galleries and working art studios here so you'll def find something that interests you even if you don't decide to purchase anything. They also got historical rooms with artifacts and readings about the area if you're into that sort of thing.

A must visit when in Old Town Alexandria, with truly wonderful artisan shops

Do you enjoy art? You need to spend a few hours here walking around. We visit every time we have visitors in town and sometimes when we don't.

Nice little walk through area to visit local artists & enjoy a coffee

Took the kids here to see some exhibits and they enjoyed it especially since some were hands on. Would recommend taking a look at the website to see what event is there before going.

Always a fun place to visit with a wide variety of local artists and more.

Great classes- I have taken metal working for jewelry and pottery.

I've been there twice, too many studios closed both times

Great idea to transform this old armory to an art space. Lots of innovative and unique art work on display. Worth every minute of the visit.

Nice concept, but poor execution. This is a wonderful space, but lacks a clear "welcoming" feel when you enter. If you are unlucky enough to wander first into a studio with an artist engrossed in the creative process, who replies with monosyllabic grunts of annoyance for being distracted, you might wheel around and walk out.

Preference for most trafficked locales should be given to the most welcoming establishments (e.g. The Lyceum: Alexandria's History Museum, which is tucked in a corner on the top floor). Also, the administrative office is on the top floor. Suggest moving it to the ground floor and training docents to greet visitors.

Unique artisans at work before your eyes. Art not found anywhere else.

Love this place and the water behind here has so many catfish that love to be fed!

Fun spot for all ages. Great shops of all types of art, paintings, glass works, statues, clothing, purses and metal works too.

So many studios and galleries in one place. It was a great place to spend a rainy afternoon. Couldn't resist the artwork of Sermin Ciddi we bought three pieces.

I like water so like to go there ......i was happy that i got a parking there for 2 .50$ per hour ....i just stayed there for 3 hrs and paid $7 i loved it....... But i missed the boat ride .....next time i wll try that toooo......

Cool spot along the waterfront walk with artist studios

I went to visit as my Grandfather worked in the building during WW2. Good exhibit on history of factory. Good exhibit on local archaeology. Many of the artists were not on site. Nice place to visit on the waterfront.

Edited review due to rude experience with an artist there.

Hi Yall,
OMG... A historic torpedo factory turned into the most wonderful art studio/ exposition place you could possibly go to. I could have explored the three floors for hours. Just go you wonr regret it. Oh and bring lots of money or an empty credit card. Quality stuff isn't cheep but, there are bargins here too.

there are lots of artists even you can meet them face to face.

Beautiful work by amazing artists! We had a great time browsing.

Interesting art and studios, you can get lost in here all afternoon.

I was here for a wedding. It's a very interesting place! I'd like to go back during the day and check out what all they have to offer. It was something neat and interesting for the wedding.

Awesome place and we only checked out the first floor.

Excellent space for artists and to observe the creative process. I recommend it. Trolley free and good gastronomic offer. It can be accessed in the water taxi.

Very interesting history of the building. Many nice little original craft shops. Wish we had more time to spend. Worth the visit!