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    Institute of Contemporary Art /Boston (ICA)


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    The ICA's visionary building captures the stimulation of contemporary culture and the excitement of a revitalized waterfront area.

    Features contemporary exhibitions, performances, talks & courses and film programs, in addition to extensive programming for teens and  families.

    Award-winning architects Diller Scofidio + Renfro designed the ICA, conceiving the building both "from the sky down," as a contemplative space for experiencing contemporary art, and "from the ground up," providing dynamic areas for public enjoyment. The design weaves together interior and exterior space, producing shifting perspectives of the waterfront throughout the museum's galleries and public spaces.

    To provide our visitors with broader and more lasting experiences, the ICA made the pivotal decision in 2000 to start collecting. The core of the museum's collection is work by contemporary artists featured in ICA exhibitions, many at seminal moments in their careers. A diverse overview of national and international artworks in a range of styles and media, the collection represents the very best art being made today and provides an important resource for contemporary culture in Boston.
     


    • At-a-
      Glance

      • Contact Info

        Institute of Contemporary Art /Boston (ICA)

        100 Northern Avenue
        Boston, MA 02210

        Phone: 617-478-3100   |   Fax: info@icaboston.org   |   Email   |   Official Website

        Admission:

        Admission
        $15 general admission
        $13 seniors
        $10 students
        FREE members and youth 17 and under
        FREE for all from 5 to 9 pm every Thursday for ICA Free Thursday Nights
        FREE for families (up to 2 adults accompanied by children 12 and under) on the last Saturday of each month with the exception of December.


        ICA Free Admission for Youth is generously sponsored by the State Street Corporation

        Hours:

        Museum, Store & Café Hours

        Tuesday and Wednesday, 10 am–5 pm
        Thursday and Friday, 10 am–9 pm
        Saturday and Sunday, 10 am–5 pm

        Closed Monday, except on the following national holidays: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Presidents' Day, Patriot's Day, Memorial Day, Labor Day, and Columbus Day.

        Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day. Open Independence Day July 4.

        Exceptions
        On December 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30, the ICA will close at 5 pm.
        On December 24, the ICA will close at 3 pm
        On December 31, the ICA,will remain open until 5 pm
         

      • Map

        Full map and directions

      • Parking Info

        The ICA does not have a parking garage, however there is affordable paid parking available in lots near the ICA.

      • Accessibility Services
        • Current Events
          02/10/12-
          02/12/12 
          Stephen Petronio Company
          Institute of Contemporary Art /Boston (ICA)
          11/30/11-
          03/04/12 
          Isaac Julien: Ten Thousand Waves
          Institute of Contemporary Art /Boston (ICA)
          10/28/11-
          03/04/12 
          Jessica Jackson Hutchins
          Institute of Contemporary Art /Boston (ICA)
        • Upcoming Events
          02/12/12  Family Art-Making Workshop
          Institute of Contemporary Art /Boston (ICA)
          02/17/12  Prometheus Dance: Inventories of Animated Bodies
          Institute of Contemporary Art /Boston (ICA)
          02/17/12-
          05/20/12 
          Figuring Color: Kathy Butterly, Felix Gonzalez-Torres, Roy McMakin, Sue Williams
          Institute of Contemporary Art /Boston (ICA)
          02/20/12-
          03/11/12 
          2012 Academy Award-Nominated Short Films
          Institute of Contemporary Art /Boston (ICA)
          02/21/12-
          02/23/12 
          Color Sleuths
          Institute of Contemporary Art /Boston (ICA)
          02/24/12  Either/Orchestra: The Collective Unconscious
          Institute of Contemporary Art /Boston (ICA)
          02/25/12  Play Date: Color Me Contemporary
          Institute of Contemporary Art /Boston (ICA)
          02/26/12  Gallery Talk: Kelly Sherman
          Institute of Contemporary Art /Boston (ICA)
          03/16/12-
          03/18/12 
          Trey McIntyre Project
          Institute of Contemporary Art /Boston (ICA)
          03/21/12-
          07/15/12 
          Charline von Heyl
          Institute of Contemporary Art /Boston (ICA)
          03/23/12  Teen Night: Streetology
          Institute of Contemporary Art /Boston (ICA)
          04/20/12-
          04/22/12 
          India Jazz Suites
          Institute of Contemporary Art /Boston (ICA)
          06/22/12-
          09/23/12 
          Josiah McElheny: Some Pictures of the Infinite
          Institute of Contemporary Art /Boston (ICA)

      • NOTE: We do our best to ensure all information is accurate. However, it's a good idea to visit the website or call the venue to verify the information.

    • Current &
      Upcoming Events

      • Current Events
        02/10/12-
        02/12/12 
        Stephen Petronio Company
        Institute of Contemporary Art /Boston (ICA)
        11/30/11-
        03/04/12 
        Isaac Julien: Ten Thousand Waves
        Institute of Contemporary Art /Boston (ICA)
        10/28/11-
        03/04/12 
        Jessica Jackson Hutchins
        Institute of Contemporary Art /Boston (ICA)
      • Upcoming Events
        02/12/12  Family Art-Making Workshop
        Institute of Contemporary Art /Boston (ICA)
        02/17/12  Prometheus Dance: Inventories of Animated Bodies
        Institute of Contemporary Art /Boston (ICA)
        02/17/12-
        05/20/12 
        Figuring Color: Kathy Butterly, Felix Gonzalez-Torres, Roy McMakin, Sue Williams
        Institute of Contemporary Art /Boston (ICA)
        02/20/12-
        03/11/12 
        2012 Academy Award-Nominated Short Films
        Institute of Contemporary Art /Boston (ICA)
        02/21/12-
        02/23/12 
        Color Sleuths
        Institute of Contemporary Art /Boston (ICA)
        02/24/12  Either/Orchestra: The Collective Unconscious
        Institute of Contemporary Art /Boston (ICA)
        02/25/12  Play Date: Color Me Contemporary
        Institute of Contemporary Art /Boston (ICA)
        02/26/12  Gallery Talk: Kelly Sherman
        Institute of Contemporary Art /Boston (ICA)
        03/16/12-
        03/18/12 
        Trey McIntyre Project
        Institute of Contemporary Art /Boston (ICA)
        03/21/12-
        07/15/12 
        Charline von Heyl
        Institute of Contemporary Art /Boston (ICA)
        03/23/12  Teen Night: Streetology
        Institute of Contemporary Art /Boston (ICA)
        04/20/12-
        04/22/12 
        India Jazz Suites
        Institute of Contemporary Art /Boston (ICA)
        06/22/12-
        09/23/12 
        Josiah McElheny: Some Pictures of the Infinite
        Institute of Contemporary Art /Boston (ICA)
    • Past
      Events