IX Art Park

    Outdoor Art Park & Immersive Art Museum

    Free outdoor art park & immersive museum in downtown Charlottesville

    522 2nd St SE D · Parking: Free on-site parking available

    4.6 ★ on Google (1363 reviews) · Verified Mar 27, 2026
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    About IX Art Park

    About IX Art Park

    IX Art Park is a vibrant nonprofit arts destination operated by the Ix Arts Foundation, located at 522 2nd Street SE in Charlottesville, Virginia, just blocks from the downtown mall. The outdoor park is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, providing free access to a rotating collection of murals and sculptures created by local and regional artists. Since its founding, IX has become a cultural anchor in Charlottesville's arts scene, transforming an industrial area into a community gathering space where art, events, and local commerce intersect.

    What People Are Saying

    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

    Amazing outdoor art Park. You walk around and enjoy all the exhibits. We got a chuckle from the butt tattoo exhibit. A pair of stairs that look like piano keys and books used for art. The way people use their creativity and imagination to inspire is amazing. You need to go see it so you can get inspired or amazed or both. It will only cost you gas and some time. It won't disappoint.

    Robin Campbell, Google
    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

    We recently held a free LGBTQ+ legal clinic at IX Art Park, and they were absolutely wonderful to work with. The team generously allowed us to use the indoor Looking Glass space during truly awful weather, ensuring our community members had a warm, safe place to wait. Not only were they welcoming and supportive of our mission, but they even stayed later than expected so we could continue serving people without interruption. That kind of flexibility and care means everything when you’re hosting a free community event. The space itself is vibrant, artistic, and full of heart — such a special gem in Charlottesville. We are incredibly grateful for their partnership and hospitality. 10/10 highly recommend — whether you’re visiting, hosting an event, or just looking to experience a creative and community-centered space. 🌈✨

    Jodi Mitnick, Google
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    Cool place. It has many cool graffiti. There is an adjacent brewery. Also a children's park here. The sculptures are very unique. There is an adjacent parking lot with lots of free parking space. But it's a very small place, it should not take more than 10-15 mins to look around, but you may sit and spend some time.

    Priyam Das, Google
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    4.6 ★ avg rating · Verified Mar 27, 2026

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    IX Art Park
    522 2nd St SE D, Charlottesville, VA 22902
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    PParking: Free on-site parking available
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    MonOpen 24 hours
    TueOpen 24 hours
    WedOpen 24 hours
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    522 2nd St SE D, Charlottesville, VA
    Last updated March 27, 2026 · Reviews verified Mar 27, 2026
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