Alexandria Archaeology Museum

ADDRESS:

Alexandria Archaeology Museum
The Torpedo Factory Art Center
105 N. Union Street, #327
Alexandria, Virginia 22314
Phone: 703-838-4399
Fax: 703-838-6491
E-mail: Alexandria Archaeology

MUSEUM HOURS:

Tuesday to Friday: 10 am to 3 pm
Saturday: 10 am to 5 pm
Sunday: 1 pm to 5 pm
Monday: Closed
Closed: New Year's Day, Easter, 4th of July, Thanksgiving, Christmas

ADMISSION: FREE

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OFFICE HOURS: Tuesday to Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., by appointment

DIRECTIONS:

The Alexandria Archaeology Museum is located in the Torpedo Factory Art Center, on the waterfront in Old Town Alexandria, near many shops, restaurants, and other museums and historic sites. Alexandria is half-way between Washington, D.C. and Mount Vernon.

From Washington, D.C., and National Airport
Take the George Washington Parkway south, past the airport, into Alexandria. The Parkway becomes Washington Street in the City. Go about a mile, past Queen Street, and turn left on Cameron Street, opposite Christ Church. Go six blocks to the end, and turn right on North Union Street. The Torpedo Factory Art Center will be on your left. The Alexandria Archaeology Museum is on the third floor of the Art Center.

From I-95/I-495 (Capital Beltway)
Take the US Route 1 North exit (first exit on the Virginia side of the Woodrow Wilson Bridge). Take your first right onto Franklin Street, go ten blocks to the end, and turn left onto North Union Street. Go six blocks north, past King Street, and the Torpedo Factory Art Center will be on your right. The Alexandria Archaeology Museum is on the third floor of the Art Center.

By Metro
Take the yellow or blue line to King Street station. Cross the parking lot and turn right, one half block to King Street. Turn right (east) on King Street and walk about down hill about 1 1/2 miles to North Union Street. Turn left, and the Torpedo Factory Art Center will be on your left. The Alexandria Archaeology Museum is on the third floor of the Art Center. Or take the Dash Bus to King and North Royal Streets. Call (703) 370-DASH for bus schedules and information, or check the schedules posted at the station.

By Train
Take Amtrak or Virginia Railway Express to Alexandria's Union Station (across the tracks from King Street Metro station). Upon exiting the train station, walk to your right to King Street and follow directions from Metro.

PARKING:

Metered Parking is available on Union Street, with two or three hour parking on nearby residential streets. Parking regulations are strictly enforced. A free 24-hour parking pass, valid at meters, is available to out-of-town visitors at Ramsay House Visitors Center (open daily from 9 am to 5 pm) at 221 King Street. There are also convenient parking garages nearby.

ACCESSIBILITY:

The museum is wheel-chair accessible. The City of Alexandria complies with the terms of ADA. An individual with a disability who wishes to request a reasonable accommodation may contact Alexandria Archaeology at 703-838-4399.