Join us on the first Sunday of the month for a day of free family fun! Enjoy art-making, gallery activities, performances, and workshops designed to deepen kids and families’ connections with contemporary art. All activities are drop-in, first come first served. Space is limited. Explore our Kids + Families page to help plan your visit!
Reserve free admission tickets online in advance. When accompanied by kids 12 and under, up to 2 adults per family receive free museum admission. Use the code PLAYDATE when reserving your ticket(s). Tickets will become available mid-month the month before each Play Date. Advance tickets are strongly recommended; day-of tickets are not guaranteed.
December Play Date | December 7
Art-making: Pop-Up Cards | 10 AM–3 PM
Bank of America Art Lab, First Floor
Use fun new techniques and try out different shapes, pop-ups, and materials to create a one-of-a-kind card for a friend, family member, or loved one! Art–making is drop-in on a first-come, first-served basis, while supplies last. Last entry 2:45 PM.
Art-making: Album Art | 10 AM–3 PM
State Street Corporation Lobby, First Floor
Create an album cover inspired by the art and music in the museum! Decorate an album sleeve for your favorite artist or band—real or imaginary! You can even add a track list of favorite songs. Art–making is drop-in on a first-come, first-served basis, while supplies last. Last entry 2:45 PM.
Youth Concerts with Boston Music Project | 11 AM + 12 PM
Barbara Lee Family Foundation Theater, Second Floor
Catch a performance by the talented youth musicians from the Boston Music Project! Enjoy a lively arrangement of classic and modern tunes for all ages. Each performance is approximately 20 minutes long.
Books and Looks | 10:30 AM + 1:30 PM
Galleries, Fourth Floor
Connect with art through the creative worlds of picture books! Join our staff for a guided reading of family-friendly storybooks in the galleries. Each Books and Looks reading lasts approximately 30 minutes.
February Play Date | February 1
Please note: there will be no January Play Dates The ICA will be closed December 29 through January 4. We look forward to seeing you for February Play Date!
Warm up your winter with art-making, gallery fun, and more!
Stay tuned for a full lineup of activities!
March Play Date | March 1
Start your month with new exhibitions, art-making, and activities for the whole family!
Stay tuned for a full lineup of activities!
April Play Date | April 5
Ring in spring with inspiration and creativity!
Stay tuned for a full lineup of activities!
Free Admission for Youth
Youth 18 and under always receive FREE museum admission. The ICA is committed to providing access to the art and artists of our time—and we do this with the incredible support of our community. Explore the +1 Membership: a free ICA membership program for youth 0-18.
Questions? Reach out to us at familyprograms@icaboston.org.