| 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 |
* The ICA closes at 5 PM on the first Friday of every month for First Fridays, a ticketed, 21+ event.
See hours for the ICA Watershed, Seaport Studio
We are open on the following national holidays, when admission is FREE for all: Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents’ Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Labor Day, and Indigenous Peoples’ Day
The ICA is closed on Patriot’s Day, Fourth of July, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day.
Admission is FREE for all every Thursday from 5 to 9 PM during ICA Free Thursday Nights. Advance tickets are required.
When accompanied by kids 12 and under, up to 2 adults per family can enjoy free admission every Play Date. Use the promo code PLAYDATE when reserving tickets online for these dates. Check out our calendar for more information.
Learn more about free admission for youth.
Are you a Massachusetts artist? Sign up for our FREE ICA Artist Pass and enjoy unlimited general admission to the museum, year-round!
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. Free tickets are required and subject to availability. Learn more.
We are proud to participate in the Card to Culture program, a collaboration between Mass Cultural Council and the Department of Transitional Assistance, the Women, Infants & Children (WIC) Nutrition Program, and Massachusetts Health Connector, by broadening accessibility to cultural programming. Learn more about specific special discounts.
The ICA’s Library Pass Program makes it possible for public library patrons to visit the ICA at a discounted rate. Up to two people may visit the ICA per library coupon, and each person pays an admission fee of $10 (discounted from the regular fee of $20).
Check if your library is included in the program and learn more.
The ICA offers a range of opportunities to visit for free or reduced admission.
The ICA is happy to provide two admission passes for your charity or fundraiser. To make a request, an organization must be a registered not-for-profit (501c3) in the fields of the arts, education, health, or social services.
Learn More
The ICA is supported in part by grants from the Mellon Foundation and the Mass Cultural Council.
25 Harbor Shore Drive Boston, MA 02210 | 617-478-3100
Located on Boston Harbor in the city’s dynamic Seaport district, the ICA is a short distance from downtown Boston and easily accessible by public transportation, car, bike, or water taxi.
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 visitors consider 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.
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.
Use one of the two Hubway docking stations by the museum, or ride your own. Publicly accessible bike racks are available in the garage behind the ICA at 100 Northern Avenue.
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 135, “South Boston.” At the top of the ramp, continue straight, crossing Congress Street, and take a left onto Seaport Boulevard at the next light. At the first light, turn right onto Pier 4 Boulevard. Turn left onto Harbor Shore Drive to reach the ICA.
From the West, via Massachusetts Turnpike
Follow the Massachusetts Turnpike / I-90 East to Exit 135, “South Boston.” Once you are in the Exit 135 tunnel, stay left and follow sign for “Seaport Boulevard.” At the top of the ramp, continue straight, crossing Congress Street, Seaport Boulevard, and Northern Avenue. Turn left onto Harbor Shore Drive to reach the ICA.
From Points South, via I-93
Heading northbound on I-93 toward Boston, take Exit 16 towards Logan Airport/Worcester/S. Station. Then use the left lane to follow signs to I-90 East/Logan Airport/South Boston. Take the first tunnel exit to “South Boston.” At the top of the ramp, continue straight on Pier 4 Boulevard, crossing Congress Street, Seaport Boulevard, and Northern Avenue. Turn left onto Harbor Shore Drive to reach the ICA.
From Points North, via I-93
Heading southbound on I-93 toward Boston, take Exit 16B 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. Turn left onto Harbor Shore Drive to reach the ICA.
Red Top Boats
Call 617-982-3298 to book water taxi service throughout Boston Harbor, or visit redtopboats.com for more info about water taxis and charters.
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.co.
Area Parking Lots
Note: all local rates and availability are subject to change without notice.
Closest Parking Option
100 Northern Avenue
Boston, MA 02210
ICA visitors receive $2 off parking on weekends and weekdays after 5. Tickets must be presented at the ICA’s Holly McGrath Visitor Center for validation before exiting the parking garage. See current rates
Additional Options
Harbor Way Garage
Entrances located at 15 Boston Wharf Road and 111 Autumn Lane
See current rates
There are also numerous free apps available to download on your smartphone that assist users in finding available parking, including BestParking and Parker.
Learn also about our Seaport Studio space, featuring a Teen Gallery, located at nearby 100 Pier 4 Blvd.
The waterfront ICA Wine + Coffee Bar offers a selection of natural wines and light bites by The Catered Affair.
Tue + Wed: 11 AM–4:30 PM
Thu + Fri: 11 AM–8:30 PM
Sat + Sun: 11 AM–4:30 PM
Hours subject to change
The ICA Wine + Coffee Bar will close at 3 PM on ICA First Fridays.
There are also many restaurants, coffee shops, and bars close by in the Seaport. Explore the options to learn what else the neighborhood has to offer. Plus, select neighborhood businesses offer discounts to ICA Members! Learn More
The ICA is one of the most family-friendly, kid-friendly, down-to-earth museums in Boston.Boston Globe
