Immerse yourself in a new wonderful world of whimsical beauty!

About

The IX Arts Foundation presents The Looking Glass. A magical wonderland invites you to leave the mundane at the door and escape to an unexpected otherworld. Our enchanted forest is the first immersive art space in Virginia, created by over two dozen local artists to spark your imagination and captivate your sense of wonder. A new mystery awaits you around every corner of this dreamland that ignites all your senses. New exhibits are continually added meaning there is always something new to discover.

Duration

Tickets are for entry at a specific date and time. Visitors are welcome to stay as long as they please during operating hours.

The average time spent experiencing the exhibit is 20-30 minutes.

Tickets

• Your ticket is only valid on the date and time of the ticket. Please confirm the date before purchasing. Day Passes & Weekend Passes are available.
• Purchasing tickets online in advance is highly recommended as many entry times sell out.
• Tickets purchased online will be emailed or texted to you. Please have your ticket downloaded on your smartphone or printed out in advance.
• The last entrance time is 60 minutes before closing.
• Tickets purchased from third parties are not valid for entry.
• Tickets for future dates will be made available on a rolling basis. For information and early access to future ticket releases, join our community.

General

• The Looking Glass is ADA accessible.
• No outside food or beverage is permitted.
• A few installations contain flashing lights, images, and patterns that may trigger seizures for people with photosensitive epilepsy.
• The lineup of artists and artwork is subject to change.

Planning Your Visit

• 1/2 price Fridays are reserved for visitors 18+
• We are located at the IX Art Park in Downtown Charlottesville. There is an entrance off of Monticello Ave and Second Street SE and an additional entrance at Blenheim Ave and Sixth Street SE.

About

The Looking Glass is run by the nonprofit IX Arts Foundation. Our mission is to spark creativity in people's everyday lives. We rely on your support, donations, and grants to provide free art-making opportunities and creative spaces for our community. You can donate today at https://givebutter.com/ixartpark ♥️ Any amount, big or small, makes a difference!

Admission to The Looking Glass museum. Art-making opportunities and bar service in the Art Lounge.