
Free outdoor art park & immersive museum in downtown Charlottesville
522 2nd St SE D · Parking: Free on-site parking available
Free 24/7 outdoor art park featuring rotating murals and sculptures in Charlottesville's creative heart.
Year-round outdoor art park hosting community festivals, live music, workshops, and cultural celebrations in Charlottesville.
Virginia's first immersive art museum with interactive installations by over 25 local and regional artists.

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.
“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.”
“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. 🌈✨”
“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.”
4.6 ★ avg rating · Verified Mar 27, 2026

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