Torpedo Factory Art Center

The Torpedo Factory Art Center spans three floors containing 72 artist studios and multiple galleries along the Potomac River waterfront.

The building started as a naval munitions plant in 1918, producing torpedoes during World War II before transforming into an art center in 1974.

The center maintains 150 juried artists working in various media, from painting and ceramics to fiber arts and printmaking, with studios open to public viewing.

Visitors can purchase original artworks directly from the creators while observing their creative process in individual studios throughout the building.

The facility stored congressional documents, Smithsonian dinosaur bones, and Nuremberg Trial records before becoming an art center.

Location: Virginia

Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible

Fee: No

Address: 105 105 North Union Street

Website: https://torpedofactory.org

GPS coordinates: 38.80470,-77.03970

Latest update: November 9, 2025 18:16