Artisphere
1101 Wilson Boulevard
Arlington, Virginia 22209
Spectrum Theatre
1611 N. Kent Street
Arlington, Virginia 22209
Ph. 703-875-1100
TTY: 703-228-1855
Media: 703-875-1124
Fax: 703-875-1187
Email us
Wed-Fri: 4 pm - 11 pm*
Sat: Noon - 11 pm
Sun: Noon - 5 pm
Mon-Tue: Closed
Open later pending programmed events
*Please note that Artisphere validates parking on weeknights after 5 pm.
We are pleased to offer our patrons free parking with validation for events on weeknights after 5 pm and all day on weekends. You can secure validation for the free parking at our front desk at any time during your visit.
- For events at Artisphere, please use the N. Kent Street garage entrance; look for Artisphere signage when you enter the garage. Please take the elevator to the Main Lobby or "ML" and turn left towards the U.S. Post Office. Artisphere's entrance will be directly in front of you. Please note that there is also a garage entrance on Wilson Boulevard, but that entrance is closed on weekdays from 3pm - 7pm.
- For events held at Artisphere's Spectrum Theatre -- located at 1611 N. Kent Street -- please use the parking garage entrance on Arlington Ridge Road after 6 pm. This garage does not require validation. Please note that our Spectrum Theatre garage closes at 11 pm. Please make sure to get your vehicle prior to 11 pm.
Artisphere is two blocks from the Rosslyn Metro (blue/orange lines). Exit on Moore Street, turn right to go to Wilson Boulevard, then left, past Lynn Street, to Artisphere at 1101 Wilson Boulevard.
DC Circulator Bus: The
Dupont-Georgetown-Rosslyn line drops off a few blocks away at the corner of N. 19th and N. Moore Streets.
Capital Bikeshare: Located at the corner of Wilson Boulevard and N. Fort Myer Drive, just two blocks away.
FROM VIRGINIA
From I-66 E
- Take exit 72 for US-29/Lee Highway
- Take right at North Fort Myer Drive
- Turn slight left to stay on Fort Myer Drive
- Take the first left onto Wilson Boulevard
- After two blocks, Artisphere will be on the left, just before N. Kent Street
From 1-395 N
- Take exit 10C on the left toward George Washington Memorial Parkway
- Take the 1-395 S exit toward Richmond
- Take exit 8B to merge onto VA-110 N towards 1-66 W/Rosslyn
- Exif left to Wilson Boulevard/Rosslyn. Artisphere will be on the right, just after N. Kent Street
FROM DC/MARYLAND
From I-395 S
- Take exit 8B to merge onto VA-110 N toward 1-66 W/Rosslyn
- Exif left to Wilson Boulevard/Rosslyn. Artisphere will be on the right, just after N. Kent Street
Through DC
- We're just across the Key Bridge from Georgetown
- From the east, proceed down M Street, NW, through Georgetown
- From the west, proceed down Canal Road toward Georgetown
- Turn left onto US-29 S/Francis Scott Key Bridge
- Cross the Key Bridge into Virginia
- Stay straight to go onto Fort Myer Drive
- Turn slight left to stay on Fort Myer Drive
- Take the first left onto Wilson Boulevard
- After two blocks, Artisphere will be on the left, just before N. Kent Street
Artisphere strives to make its performances and facilities accessible to all our patrons. For additional information or if you have questions, need assistance, or an accommodation not mentioned below, please call our main number at 703-875-1100 (voice), 703-228-1855 (TTY), or acarpenter@arlingtonva.us.
Accessible Entrance and Parking
All accessible entrances to Artisphere's main building at 1101 Wilson Boulevard are from the parking garage (enter on N. Kent Street). There is handicapped parking on every level of the parking garage. If you are not parking a car, enter through the garage's ground floor accessible entrance, and follow the directions below.
- Enter the building and take the elevator to ML (main lobby). Once in the main lobby, enter the marked handicapped door to the right of the cafe in the lobby, Le Petit Cafe.
- Take the lift that is to the right as you enter; it will take you up a short distance to the lobby of the Post Office.
- After exiting the lift, enter the frosted double doors across the lobby from the lift, which will take you into the lobby of Artisphere.
Accessible Seating
Artisphere has accessible seating for all programs. Please inquire at the Front Desk upon arrival.
Accessible Restrooms
All of Artisphere's restrooms -- located on each floor -- are accessible.
Assisted Listening Devices
Artisphere has assisted listening devices available for programs in the Dome, Black Box and Spectrum. Please enquire at the Front Desk upon arrival.
We'd love to tell you more about Artisphere and show you around.
- Individual/Small Groups: Please stop by our Front Desk
- Group Tours: Please contact Sarah Farmer, assistant facilities manager
- School Tour: Please contact Lisa Marie Thalhammer, director of education programs
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