Visit the Workhouse Arts Center

The Workhouse Arts Center hosts over 800+ of events, exhibitions, workshops and performances each year—set on a historic campus filled with artist studios, galleries, and open-air charm. Plan your visit to this vibrant Northern Virginia destination for art, history, and community.

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Explore Our Spaces
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Accessibility & Parking
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Rent a Space

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Discover Our History

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Book an Art Class

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See a Show

Campus & Gallery Operating Hours

Wednesday – Saturday: 11 AM – 6 PM

2nd Saturdays: 11 AM - 9PM

Sunday: 12 PM – 5 PM

Closed Mondays & Tuesdays

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Please note!
The Workhouse Arts Center is closed to the public on the following holidays: New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents’ Day, Easter, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, Closed at noon on Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day.

Workhouse Arts Center Campus Map

Explore our historic campus with ease. Download our map (PDF) to navigate galleries, artist studios, theaters, and event spaces—both indoors and out.

Color-coded map of a campus layout showing parking areas, walkways, and building locations. Buildings are labeled with numbers and letter codes indicating their use, such as artist studios, galleries, gift shop, and others. The legend explains symbols for campus hours, bike racks, public restrooms, and smoke-free areas, along with color distinctions for future development sites and various galleries and studios.
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Support the Workhouse Arts Center

The Workhouse Arts Center, a project of the Workhouse Arts Foundation, raises funds to fuel inspiration and provide engaging, multidisciplinary community arts experiences for more than 100,000 visitors every year. Make a tax-deductible contribution to support Workhouse and its programs today!

Workhouse Arts Foundation is grateful for the support of the following partners:

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