123 E. Liberty St.

We are 2 blocks from the Amtrak Station, and within walking distance of many shops, historical sites, the public library, and eating establishments in our downtown and surrounding areas.

Directions to Waterworks

From I-85: Take Interstate 85 to Exit 76. If coming from the south (Charlotte area) turn left at the bottom of the exit ramp onto Innes Street (Hwy. 52). If coming from the north (Greensboro area) turn right at the bottom of the exit ramp onto Innes Street (Hwy. 52). Make a right on Main Street (downtown Salisbury), make a right on Liberty Street.

Free parking is available on East Liberty Street, North Lee Street, East Council Street, and in the "Depot Lot" at the corner of East Council Street and Depot Street. All free parking is within two blocks of Waterworks. Handicap parking spaces are available at the entrance to Waterworks.

During non-business hours, free parking is available in the F&M Bank lot which adjoins Waterworks. To access the F&M Bank lot please use the Liberty Street entrance and pull slowly up to the automatic gate. Gate arm will lift as you approach.

Look for the ART Banners

Gallery Hours:

Monday-Friday, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Saturday, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

704.636.1882

Office Hours:

Monday-Friday, 8:30 am - 5 pm

Waterworks is closed on the following days:

New Year's Day

Good Friday through Easter Monday

Memorial Day weekend through Memorial Day Monday

Independence Day

Labor Day weekend

Day before Thanksgiving, close at 12 noon through day after Thanksgiving

Christmas Eve through day after Christmas

New Year's Eve

Waterworks is an accessible facility. We provide designated parking spaces, wide entrance doors and an elevator for access to the 2nd floor. Benches are provided throughout the galleries for those who need to sit.

Please let us know what else we can do to make your visit more enjoyable.

What to Expect

There is NO CHARGE for admission. Donations are greatly appreciated.

Photography is not permitted in the galleries. We do offer contact information for artists and you may communicate with them directly for any additional information, prices and/or photographs of their work(s).

Docent-led group tour and school tours are offered. To make arrangements please call the Greeter Desk at 704-636-1882 to schedule a day and time for your personal tour.

We offer visitors a sculpture courtyard, sensory gardens, and three revolving exhibitions annually featuring some of the most creative and expressive artwork from regional and national emerging/ established artists.

Waterworks strives to be a leader and innovator in the exhibition of art and in museum education. We are accredited by the American Alliance of Museums (AAM) as a non-collecting art museum. This highly honored accreditation brings national recognition to a museum for its commitment to excellence, accountability, high professional standards, and continued institutional improvement. We are one of only 12 art museums currently accredited in North Carolina.