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.
June Play Date | June 7
Celebrate superheroes by creating and imagining your own heroes big and small!
Artmaking: Superhero Comics | 10 AM – 3 PM
State Street Corporation Lobby, 1st Floor
If you were a hero, what would you do for the world? Imagine your own superhero, create a character, and draw a comic of their adventures!
Art Lab: Super Secret Messages | 10 AM – 3 PM
Bank of America Art Lab, 1st Floor
Superheroes can share secret messages with one another! With white crayons and other materials, create a hidden message from your superhero. Then, use watercolor to reveal the message to your friends and family!
Artist’s Talk with Raúl The Third | 11 AM – 12 PM
Barbara Lee Family Theater, 2nd Floor
Meet award-winning illustrator, author, and artist Raúl The Third! Hear how he creates his graphic novels, see him draw live, and ask him questions about being an artist!
Books and Looks | 10:30 AM and 1 PM
Galleries, 4th 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.
July Play Date | July 5
Kick off summer with artmaking and activities inspired by fun in the sun!
August Play Date | August 2
Spend a day on the harbor and find artistic inspiration from the beautiful Boston waterfront!
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.