The facility was built to achieve LEED Gold certification, emphasizing energy efficiency in its climate control and lighting systems.
The Fife Theatre’s acoustic design utilizes motorized acoustic curtains and wall panels that can be adjusted to favor different genres from orchestral music to amplified speech.
The building was constructed on the former site of the university's Squires East facility and parking lots.
The center’s visual arts galleries are free and open to the public, focusing primarily on contemporary work.
The building's signature 'grand staircase' serves as both a primary circulation route and a space for informal community gatherings.
The center integrates the Institute for Creativity, Arts, and Technology, facilitating interdisciplinary research between artists and engineers.
The Moss Arts Center at Virginia Tech serves as the primary hub for professional performing arts and visual arts exhibitions on campus. It houses the 1,274-seat Anne and Ellen Fife Theatre, which features an adjustable acoustic system designed for varied performance types. The facility includes three visual art galleries that rotate contemporary exhibitions throughout the academic year. Its architecture is characterized by a prominent glass-and-steel facade overlooking Alumni Mall. The center regularly hosts international touring ensembles, contemporary dance, and experimental theater productions. It serves as a central point for the university's arts integration efforts, linking academic departments with public performance spaces.
The elevated outdoor terrace area facing Alumni Mall provides a clear view of the architecture against the campus backdrop.
Check the digital event calendar ahead of time, as many performances sell out weeks in advance.
Visit the galleries before or after a performance, as they typically remain accessible during evening showtimes.
Use the underground parking garage beneath the center for the most direct access to the lobby.
Do not mistake the center for the smaller performance spaces located inside the nearby Squires Student Center.
Galleries are typically closed on Mondays; the box office and facility hours follow the university academic calendar.
Business casual is standard for evening performances; silence mobile devices during shows.
