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Info about visitor guidelines and safety protocol, admission and hours, parking and transportation, ICA store, accessibility, and more.
Connect to art and artists remotely with virtual programs, at-home art activities for kids and families, virtual visits, and by shopping online at the ICA Store.
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
Timed tickets are required for all visitors to maintain physical distancing. Buy now
University members! Reserve your free admission tickets here
Corporate members! Reserve your free admission tickets here
American Federation of Teachers: $8
Blue Star Families: FREE Armed Forces Day to Labor Day*
EBT (Electronic Benefit Transfer): FREE for one person – please note children 18 and under are always FREE*
MTA (Massachusetts Teachers Association): $8
Recipients of federal disability assistance (SSDI, SSI, VA benefits, etc), plus one personal care attendant per visitor: FREE*
Discount passes also available at select area libraries
Discounted tickets can now be requested in advance. Request discounted tickets
Discounts apply to general admission and listed events only, not ticketed performances or events, and some may be applied on-site only.
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.
Converse is committed to supporting movements for positive social change and amplifying youth voices as they build the future they believe in.
When accompanied by kids 12 and under during Play Dates (the last Saturday of every month except December), up to 2 adults per family admitted free. Please note that while Play Date programming at the museum is currently suspended, virtual Play Dates are now happening online on the last Friday of the month (except December). 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.
25 Harbor Shore Drive
Boston, MA 02210
617-478-3100
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. Please be aware that parking availability is limited, especially on weekdays. We encourage visitors to use public transportation whenever possible.
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.
Like many Boston cultural institutions, the ICA does not own or operate a parking garage.
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.
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
ICA visitors receive an additional $2 off parking on weekends (10 hour limit) and after 5 pm on weekdays with ticket validation at the Holly and David Bruce Visitor Center at the ICA.
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.
“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. Store capacity will be limited at this time to facilitate physical distancing.
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. There are also restaurants, coffee shops, and more located nearby to meet various tastes and price points. Explore the options here to learn what else the neighborhood has to offer.
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.
The ICA welcomes and endeavors to provide a positive, engaging, and inclusive experience for all visitors.
Learn more about our accessibility initiatives
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.
Check your belongings
Because space is limited, we respectfully request that visitors travel light! The ICA requires visitors to check bulky items, including: backpacks of any size, shopping bags, umbrellas, skateboards, helmets, yoga mats, and other items 11 x 14 inches (28 x 35.5 cm) or larger. For safety, suitcases and large musical instruments are not permitted in the checkroom or galleries. Short-term luggage storage can be found at South Station or Rowes Wharf Water Taxi (if you are using their water taxi service). The museum reserves the right to refuse other items and is not responsible for items held by the checkroom. Additional items that are not permitted in the galleries include food, beverages, water bottles, poster tubes, flowers, and balloons. Visitors are permitted to wear coats in the galleries. Self-serve coat check is available first-come, first-served.
Photography
Personal: We welcome visitors to take still photographs for their own use, of the ICA building and select works on view in the galleries. Video/audio recording, flash photography, tripods, and selfie sticks are not permitted. We appreciate your considering other museum visitors by taking photographs in an unobtrusive manner.
Professional: Event photography, fashion shoots, formal portraits, and any other commissioned photography 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 and drink are permitted in designated areas only (ICA Common Room and State Street Corporation Lobby). Food and drink may not be carried into the 4th floor galleries or the Barbara Lee Family Foundation Theater. 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.
