Yayoi Kusama: LOVE IS CALLING

How can I buy tickets for LOVE IS CALLING?
Timed tickets are required for LOVE IS CALLING and can be reserved online in advance. 

Can I get timed tickets the day of?
Day-of tickets cannot be guaranteed, advance tickets are strongly recommended. 

Does my regular museum admission ticket get me into LOVE IS CALLING? 
No, General Admission tickets cannot be used to enter LOVE IS CALLING. Please reserve a LOVE IS CALLING ticket for entry to the piece. LOVE IS CALLING timed tickets do grant entrance to the rest of the ICA galleries on the date listed.  

Does LOVE IS CALLING cost extra?
There is no extra charge for LOVE IS CALLING. 

What if I miss my time slot? 
Your ticket is valid for the time listed. If you arrive after that, admission to the piece cannot be guaranteed. No refunds will be issued for a missed time slot. 

Are children required to have tickets? 
Yes. Every person, including children, infants, and ICA members, must have a timed ticket to enter LOVE IS CALLING. 

Can I bring my group to see LOVE IS CALLING?
For group inquiries, please visit our group visit page. 

Is LOVE IS CALLING included in Free Thursday Nights?
Timed tickets for LOVE IS CALLING during Free Thursday Nights are available to reserve online.

What are the member benefits for LOVE IS CALLING? 
Members get first access to timed LOVE IS CALLING tickets during monthly member presales. Member tickets are always free and reservable by logging into the website using the email associated with your membership. 

Can I join as an ICA member and reserve my tickets early?
Yes! Join today for immediate access to member benefits. 

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My company is a corporate member. How do I get a timed ticket?  
Corporate members may request a ticket by filling out a request form and our Visitor Services team will complete your order. Please note that you will need to use your company email address to use this benefit and these tickets are subject to availability. Please email corporatesponsors@icaboston.org with questions.

Is this exhibition family friendly?
Yes! Kusama’s Infinity Mirror Rooms are suited to visitors of all ages. Please note that visitors will be asked to stow all carried items prior to entering LOVE IS CALLING. Standard strollers are permitted in the installation; however double strollers cannot be accommodated.  

Is LOVE IS CALLING interactive? Can I touch it?
This work of art is not interactive. The mirrored walls and soft, tentacle-like sculptures are susceptible to damage and we ask visitors to refrain from touching it. 

Is photography allowed?
Photography and video are allowed. Flash, panorama, selfie sticks, and tripods are not permitted in the piece. 

How long do I get to view LOVE IS CALLING?
Visitors are admitted into LOVE IS CALLING for approximately one minute and will be informed when their viewing time is over.  

What can I bring into the room with me?
For artwork safety, visitors are permitted to carry only cross-body personal items not exceeding 12″ x 6″ x 3″ into the Infinity Mirror Room. All other items including large purses, bags, and large coats are not permitted. Phones and small cameras used for photography are permitted. Visitors will be asked to stow any other items in cubbies located outside the installation. Lockers are available on the 1st floor. 

How many works by Yayoi Kusama are on view? 
LOVE IS CALLING is a single work, the largest and most kaleidoscopic of Kusama’s popular Infinity Mirror Rooms. It is included in the exhibition 90 YEARS. 

Can I have food or drink while I wait in line for LOVE IS CALLING? 
Food and drink are not permitted in and around our gallery spaces. 

When should I arrive?
Please check in at the visitors service desk at any time before the time slot listed on your LOVE IS CALLING ticket. Ticket holders should plan to arrive at the queue for the piece on the 4th floor within the time slot on your ticket. 

Where can I park to visit the ICA?
The ICA does not have a parking lot. Limited street parking is available near the museum, and visitors may be dropped off right in front of the museum. See additional parking options here.

Is LOVE IS CALLING wheelchair accessible?
LOVE IS CALLING is accessible to manual and motorized wheelchairs. The entry and exit doors are 42 inches wide.  

I have sensory sensitivities, or am uncomfortable with closed/dark spaces. Is there anything I should know about this artwork?
LOVE IS CALLING is a dark, mirrored room that is approximately 14 x 28 x 20 feet in size. Inside, there are inflated tentacle-like forms on the floor and ceiling that light up with changing colors, and a voice recording that plays constantly. The doors of the room are closed after guests enter to allow for full immersion in the installation. Visitors with sensitivities to dark or enclosed spaces or multisensory environments may not feel comfortable in the work. Please email accessibility@icaboston.org, for more information. Visitors may request for the door to remain open if needed. 

Can I bring my stroller inside the installation?
Standard strollers are permitted in the installation — although we recommend experiencing the work without them if possible. Double strollers cannot be accommodated. Strollers may be parked outside of the installation. Any loose food, bottles, toys, or other objects will need to be stowed before entering the work. 

Will there be chairs or wheelchairs available to accommodate the long wait times? 
The ICA has both manual wheelchairs and small portable stools available for visitor use. Wheelchairs can be requested at the Holly and David Bruce Visitor Center; stools are available at stations located around the fourth floor. 

Are service animals allowed in the Infinity Mirror Room?
Service animals are allowed throughout the ICA. Note: the floor of LOVE IS CALLING is mirrored, which may disrupt depth perception for some animals. 

Please contact accessibility@icaboston.org with any further questions about accessibility. 

Need additional information? Visitor services can help at visitorservices@icaboston.org or 617-478-3100.