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Info about visitor guidelines and safety protocol, admission and hours, parking and transportation, ICA store, accessibility, and more.
Guía para visitantes
Guide du visiteur
游客 指南
Visitor guide
Face coverings are required inside the ICA and the ICA Watershed for all visitors, regardless of vaccination status, in accordance with CDC recommendations and Boston city regulations. The ICA will provide disposable face coverings to visitors as needed. Learn more about visiting during Covid-19
Timed tickets are required, and advance reservation strongly recommended. Get tickets now
Tue 10 AM–5 PM
Wed 10 AM–5 PM
Thu 10 AM–9 PM
Fri 10 AM–9 PM
Sat 10 AM–5 PM
Sun 10 AM–5 PM
Closed Mondays
We are open on the following national holidays when admission is FREE for all: Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents’ Day, Memorial Day, Labor Day, and Indigenous Peoples’ Day.
The ICA is closed on Patriot’s Day, Fourth of July, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day.
The ICA is supported in part by grants from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation and the Barr Foundation and by the Mass Cultural Council and the National Endowment for the Arts.
Official Hotel Partner
ICA members: Free
Youth 18 and under: Free
General Admission: $15
Seniors (60+): $13
Students: $10
Students, faculty, and staff of ICA university members: Free learn more
Group visits: learn more
Corporate members! Request your free admission tickets here
To receive applicable discounts, enter the corresponding promo code before selecting your admission ticket.
Please note: Discounted tickets may require a pass or membership card to be presented when checking in at the museum.
American Alliance of Museum members: Free admission for cardholder +1 guest AAMMEMBER
Blue Star Families: Free admission from Armed Forces Day to Labor Day BLUESTARICA
Connector Care: Free admission for cardholder +1 guest MACONNECTOR
EBT (Electronic Benefit Transfer): Free admission for cardholder +1 guest MAEBT
GoBoston City Pass: Free admission for passholder GOBOSICA
ICOM members: Free admission for cardholder +1 guest ICOMMEMBER
MARP member: Free admission for cardholder +1 guest MARPMEMBER
ModCo member: Free admission for cardholder +1 guest MODCOMEMBER
MTA/AFT member: $8 (no promo code needed)
Whitney Dual+ member: Free admission for cardholder +1 guest WHITNEYMEMBER
WIC: Free admission for cardholder +1 guest MAWIC
Wonderfund Access Card: Free admission for cardholder +1 guest WONDERACCESS
Recipients of federal disability assistance (SSDI, SSI, VA benefits, etc), plus one personal care attendant per visitor: Free admission FEDDA
Discount passes also available at select area libraries.
Discounts apply to general admission only, not ticketed performances, films, or events.
Admission is FREE for all every Thursday from 5 to 9 PM during ICA Free Thursday Nights. Timed tickets are required for free days and nights. Timed tickets for Free Thursday Nights become available at 10 AM the morning of.
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.
When accompanied by kids 12 and under, up to 2 adults per family admitted free the last Saturday of every month except December. Use the promo code PLAYDATE when reserving tickets online for these dates. Please note that in-person art-making activities at the museum is currently suspended – check out our downloadable Art Lab at Home activities, available online before each Play Date! Check out our calendar for more information.
ICA Kids and Family programs are supported, in part, by Vivien and Alan Hassenfeld, the Hassenfeld Family Foundation, the Willow Tree Fund, and Raymond T. & Ann T. Mancini Family Foundation.
Bank of America cardholders are eligible for one free admission ticket during the first full weekend of every month through Museums on Us. Your Bank of America card must be presented at check-in to be eligible. Timed tickets are required and subject to availability. Learn more about it here.
25 Harbor Shore Drive
Boston, MA 02210
617-478-3100
Learn also about our Seaport Studio space, featuring a Teen Gallery, located at nearby 100 Pier 4 Blvd.
Located on Boston Harbor in the city’s dynamic Seaport district, the ICA is within walking distance from downtown Boston and is easily accessible by public transportation, car, bike, or water taxi. Parking options have recently changed; see below for a range of options.
Like many Boston cultural institutions, the ICA does not own or operate a parking garage. Please be aware that parking availability is limited, especially on weekdays. There are multiple paid parking options near the ICA (see below), but please note, parking can be challenging due to the construction taking place in our developing neighborhood. We strongly recommend that visitors consider taking public transportation; the museum is a short distance from the Courthouse stop on the MBTA Silver Line. Taking a car service may also be a more convenient and cost-efficient option, in particular for visitors with accessibility concerns.
By public transportation
Take the MBTA Red Line to South Station and transfer to the Silver Line Waterfront. The ICA is a short walk from either the World Trade Center or the Courthouse station.
From World Trade Center Station
Exit left onto Congress Street. Walk one block to the corner of B Street and turn right, crossing Congress Street. Follow B Street for one block. At the corner of B Street and Seaport Boulevard cross the street and turn left. At the next corner, turn right onto Northern Avenue. Make your first right on Harbor Shore Drive, which leads directly to the ICA.
From Courthouse Station
Exit the station onto Seaport Boulevard and follow it, walking away from downtown. Just before the first traffic light, you will see a gray building called District Hall. Turn left at District Hall and follow the sidewalk leading to Northern Avenue. Cross Northern Avenue where it intersects with One Marina Park Drive and follow the pedestrian path leading to the harbor. The ICA is located to your right.
By car
The directions below take you to the ICA. Please note that the ICA does not have parking; parking options are listed below.
From Logan International Airport + Route 1A South
Follow the signs toward I-90 West / Ted Williams Tunnel. Take the Ted Williams Tunnel to Exit 25, “South Boston.” At the top of the ramp, continue straight, crossing Congress Street, and take a left onto Northern Avenue at the next light. At the first light, take a right to stay on Northern Avenue. Make the first right onto Harbor Shore Drive to reach the ICA.
From the West, via Massachusetts Turnpike
Follow the Massachusetts Turnpike / I-90 East to Exit 25, “South Boston.” Once you are in the Exit 25 tunnel, stay left and follow sign for “Seaport Boulevard.” At the top of the ramp, continue straight, crossing Congress Street and then Seaport Boulevard onto Northern Avenue. Make the first right onto Harbor Shore Drive to reach the ICA.
From Points South, via I-93
Heading northbound on I-93 toward Boston, take Exit 20. Follow signs to I-90 East. Take the first tunnel exit to “South Boston.” At the top of the ramp, continue straight, crossing Congress Street and then Seaport Boulevard, onto Northern Avenue. Make the first right onto Harbor Shore Drive to reach the ICA.
From Points North, via I-93
Heading southbound on I-93 toward Boston, take Exit 23 for Purchase Street. Stay in the left lane, taking the first left at the end of the ramp onto Seaport Boulevard, crossing Atlantic Avenue. At the next light, take a left onto Sleeper Street and then a right onto Northern Avenue. Make the first right onto Harbor Shore Drive to reach the ICA.
By water
Rowes Wharf Water Transport
Visitors can take the Rowes Wharf Water Transport ferry from one of its numerous stops to the Seaport World Trade Center, just minutes from the ICA. Rowes Wharf Water Transport provides year-round passenger water transportation throughout Boston Harbor. For reservations, call 617-406-8584. For more information, please visit roweswharfwatertransport.com.
By bike
Bring your own or use one of the two Hubway docking stations by the museum.
Area Parking Lots
All local rates and availability are subject to change without notice.
NEW parking option right behind the ICA:
100 Northern Avenue
Boston, MA 02210
Evenings after 5 pm Mon-Fri, up to 10 hours – $17
Weekends, up to 10 hours – $17
ICA visitors receive $2 off parking on weekends and weekdays after 5. Tickets must be presented at the ICA’s Holly and David Bruce Visitor Center for validation before exiting the parking garage.
Weekdays before 5:
Up to ½ hour – $15
½ to 1 hour – $30
1 to 10 hours – $36
10 to 24 hours – $38
Pilgrim Parking – Fan Pier Garage
One Marina Park Drive
Boston, MA 02210
NOTE: Fan Pier Garage is currently experiencing technical difficulties in validating ICA visitors’ parking for the usual $2 discount on evenings and weekends. We will update when resolved.
LAZ Parking – 25 Northern Avenue
25 Northern Avenue*
Boston, MA 02210
*For GPS, use 233 Northern Avenue as destination address.
LAZ Parking – 391 Congress Street
391 Congress St.
Boston, MA 02110
There are also numerous free apps available to download on your smartphone that assist users in finding available parking, including BestParking and Parker.
Explore the ICA online with our new Digital Guide, available for free on the Bloomberg Connects app.
Hear directly from artists, go behind the scenes with our building architects, and get context for artworks on view.
Download it for free before your visit in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store – get a head start on your visit, and explore museums and cultural institutions around the world as well!
“The ICA’s gift shop is the most alluring in the city. A half-floor below the ticket counter, the shop channels the museum’s talent for curation into a fantastic selection of stationery, handmade pottery from Japan, jewelry from skilled artisans, and contemporary prints, all presented alongside art and travel books. Next time it’s your birthday, or anyone’s birthday, you’ll want to flock here for a flawless gift.” —Conde Nast Traveler
ICA Members receive 10% off every purchase. All purchases support ICA exhibitions, performances, and educational programs. Open during museum hours; admission is not required.
Coffee, sandwiches, salads, snacks and beverages including frozé, wine, and beer are available at the summer pop-up SunBar (opened June 2021 to September 2021); enjoy this picnic-inspired fare outdoors with a view of Boston Harbor. The SunBar is open to the public during museum hours of operations; no tickets neccessary with the exception of Thursdays + Fridays, 5 – 9 PM when the outdoor plaza is activated for summer music events.
Tue + Wed 11 AM–5 PM
Thu + Fri 11 AM–1 PM
* Reopens 5–9 PM, access with tickets to Thu + Fri night events.
Sat + Sun 11 AM–5 PM
The ICA is also located within walking distance of many restaurants, coffee shops, and more. Explore the options to learn what else the neighborhood has to offer.
The ICA welcomes and endeavors to provide a positive, engaging, and inclusive experience for all visitors.
Learn more about our accessibility initiatives
The ICA is committed to maintaining a respectful and safe environment for all at the museum. The ICA has a zero tolerance policy for racist, discriminatory, or harassing behavior, and reserves the right to remove any person acting in an unacceptable or inappropriate manner.
Look, but please don’t touch
We encourage all visitors to engage with the artwork in a safe and respectful manner. Please do not touch works of art on display and be mindful of safety barriers in place for certain artworks.
Coat and Bag Check Policy
For the safety of all, bag and coat check is currently closed until further notice; bags must be 11 x 14 or smaller (exceptions available for required accessibility-related equipment). The ICA currently offers self-service coat and bag check.
Photography
Noncommercial photography and video recording is permitted for most works on view; exceptions will be indicated with a no photography icon. Flash photography, tripods, selfie sticks, boom stands, and other large equipment are not permitted. We appreciate your considering other museum visitors by taking photographs and video in an unobtrusive manner.
Event photography, fashion shoots, formal portraits, and any other commissioned photography or video require prior written permission from the ICA. Permission requests may be sent to events@icaboston.org. Please allow two weeks for the review of permission requests. Photographs may not be reproduced, distributed, or sold without permission from the ICA.
Please note: There are select works of art and exhibitions for which photography of any kind is prohibited.
Food + drink
Food service at the ICA is suspended at this time, and we ask that visitors refrain from eating and drinking in the building. Visitors may eat and drink on the covered Grandstand behind the museum. Bottle-feeding and breastfeeding are allowed in all spaces.
Animals
Animals are not permitted in the museum, with the exception of service animals as identified by the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Learn more about our policy.
Cell phones
Visitors may use cell phones to take still photographs, but video, panorama, and other digital documentation may be restricted in some galleries. Disruptive cell phone conversations are also discouraged.
Drawing/writing
Small sketchbooks and notepads are welcome in the galleries. For artwork safety, pens, markers, colored pencils, and other art supplies are not permitted. Pencils are available at the Holly and David Bruce Visitor Center and in the 4th floor elevator lobby, or ask any gallery staff member.
Clothing/footwear
Visitors are required to wear a shirt and shoes at all times while in the building.
Smoking
Smoking and e-cigarettes are not permitted anywhere in the building.
Please note
The ICA welcomes and endeavors to provide a positive, engaging, and inclusive experience for all visitors. We welcome your feedback about your experience at the ICA.
Persons who feel they have been discriminated against on the basis of race, color, national origin, disability, sex, or age are entitled to file a complaint with the Director of Civil Rights at the National Endowment for the Arts.