Join us for a day of free family fun with art-making and activities inspired by Portraits from the ICA Collection! Create portraits with different materials, enjoy close-looking activities in the galleries, and relax at story time surrounded by art. Reserve free admission tickets online in advance*. All activities are drop-in, first come first served, space is limited.  

*On Saturday, February 22, museum admission is FREE for families when accompanied by kids ages 12 and under, with up to 2 adults per family. Tickets must be reserved online in advance. Use the code PLAYDATE when reserving your ticket(s). Advance tickets are strongly recommended; day-of tickets are not guaranteed.  

Art Lab: Wire Portraits! | 10 AM – 3 PM

1st Floor, Upper Lobby 

Artists use many mediums to create portraits – join us in the Bank of America Art Lab to “draw” your own portrait using wire! Bend, twist, and wrap wire and other materials into a unique picture of yourself or someone important to you. Art-making is drop-in on a first come first served basis, space is limited. 

Drawing in the Theater: Life-Size Portraits! | 11 AM – 2 PM

2nd Floor, Theater 

Portraits can be an imaginary version of you! Trace yourself on a full sheet of paper to create a life-sized portrait, then draw in the details—your portrait can be realistic, imaginary, or abstract! Art-making is drop-in on a first come first served basis, space is limited. 

Books and Looks | 10:30 AM + 12:30 PM

4th Floor, Galleries

Join our staff for a guided reading of family-friendly storybooks! Find a new story or revisit an old favorite, all while surrounded by exciting works of art.

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.