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Alexandria Archaeology Museum
105 N. Union Street, #327
Alexandria, Virginia 22314
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. Metered parking is available on Union Street, with two or three hour parking on nearby residential streets. Parking regulations are strictly enforced. Several garages are in the area.
105 N. Union Street, #327
Alexandria, Virginia 22314
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. Metered parking is available on Union Street, with two or three hour parking on nearby residential streets. Parking regulations are strictly enforced. Several garages are in the area.
Hours of Operation
Museum Hours
Tuesday 11 a.m. -- 4 p.m.
Wednesday 11 a.m. -- 4 p.m.
Thursday 11 a.m. -- 4 p.m.
Friday 11 a.m. -- 4 p.m.
Saturday 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Sunday 1 – 5 p.m.
Office Hours
Tuesday to Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., by appointment
Closed
Easter, 4th of July, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day
Museum Hours
Tuesday 11 a.m. -- 4 p.m.
Wednesday 11 a.m. -- 4 p.m.
Thursday 11 a.m. -- 4 p.m.
Friday 11 a.m. -- 4 p.m.
Saturday 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Sunday 1 – 5 p.m.
Office Hours
Tuesday to Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., by appointment
Closed
Easter, 4th of July, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day
Alexandria Archaeology Museum
Visit the Alexandria Archaeology Museum to learn how the City’s archaeologists, volunteers and students work with residents and developers to study and manage archaeological resources important to the community's past.
The museum is located on the third floor of the Torpedo Factory Art Center.
Plan Your Visit
Event Tickets
To purchase tickets to events at the Historic Alexandria Museums and to shop online, visit The Alexandria Shop. Visit the Historic Alexandria Calendar for a full list of events.
Admission
Free
School, Camp, and Out-of-School-Time Programs
Each program introduces the process of archaeology and then asks participants to apply those new skills and knowledge on a specific archaeology site in the city. Participants use real tools, research, and artifacts to better understand Alexandria’s past. For more information about visiting multiple sites in Alexandria, visit Scheduling an Education Program with Historic Alexandria.
- Reservations are required.
- Length of program: Each program is 45 minutes long.
- Maximum Group Size per program: 20 students. (Larger groups should consider scheduling a multi-site program.)
- Cost: $3 per student payment due upon arrival with a minimum charge of $40 per tour day. Alexandria City Public Schools admitted free of charge.
- Accessibility: Please notify us of any special needs in advance so we can best accommodate all of your students. The museum has handicap access to the third floor and will work closely with visiting teachers to make the program as accessible as possible to all.
Adult Programs
Small groups may visit Alexandria Archaeology free of charge. Scheduled talks and tours led by staff members are offered by reservation at the rate of $5 per person.
Homeschool Programs
The Office of Historic Alexandria offers monthly homeschool classes that rotate around the various City sites. These 1.5 hour classes always include primary source materials and hands-on activities appropriate for a variety of ages. Check the Historic Alexandria Calendar for the upcoming classes. Groups are also welcome to schedule a school tour or book a private homeschool class. Contact the Curator of Education to arrange a visit.
Museum Shop
At the Museum, you can purchase gifts and a variety of publications on archaeology in Alexandria. Some of these products and additional Historic Alexandria merchandise are available online from The Alexandria Shop.
Accessibility
The museum is wheelchair accessible. The City of Alexandria complies with the terms of ADA. For reasonable disability accommodation, contact our staff at Alex 311 or 703.746.4554, Virginia Relay 711.
Guest Expectations
Please review Guest Expectations prior to arrival.
At all Historic Alexandria sites, we do not tolerate racist or derogatory jokes, comments, or harassment from our guests or staff. We value the dignity of all people who enter our sites. We are committed to creating an environment where together, we can explore Alexandria’s complex history in a manner that is respectful for all. Violators of this policy will be asked to leave the premises.