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Institute of Contemporary Art / Boston

ArchitectureArtPhotographyClosed todayFrom $20Courthouse (MBTA Silver Line)

Fundat el 1936 com a Boston Museum of Modern Art, l'ICA és una de les institucions d'art contemporani més antigues dels Estats Units, i l'any 2006 es va traslladar a la façana marítima de Seaport. Diller Scofidio + Renfro van concebre aquest edifici de més de 6.000 metres quadrats com una cinta que es plega sobre si mateixa: el passeig Boston Harborwalk s'eleva fins a la graderia pública Jill Medvedow Grandstand i s'endinsa a l'interior com a paviment i sostre del teatre, mentre que la «caixa de les galeries» del pis superior s'estén en voladís cap a l'aigua sostinguda per quatre grans encavallades. Sota aquest voladís, la Poss Family Mediatheque descendeix en esglaons cap al port. L'espai no compta amb una col·lecció permanent: les sales es renoven contínuament amb exposicions temporals i nous encàrrecs. L'ICA gestiona també el Watershed, un annex estacional d'accés lliure situat en una antiga drassana d'East Boston, accessible amb ferri des del museu mateix.

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25 Harbor Shore Drive, Boston, MA 02210, United States

Nearest station: Courthouse (MBTA Silver Line), World Trade Center (MBTA Silver Line), South Station (MBTA Red Line / commuter rail)

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Admission

From $20

Seniors 65+ $17; students $15; ages 18 and under and ICA members free. Free for all every Thursday 5-9 PM (advance tickets required) and on selected national holidays. The ICA Watershed in East Boston is free.

Nearby

Boston Children's Museum

Children7 min walk

Old State House

Architecture16 min walk

Paul Revere House

Architecture18 min walk

Boston Athenæum

Art20 min walk

Visitor Information

How much does Institute of Contemporary Art / Boston cost?
Standard adult admission to Institute of Contemporary Art / Boston is $20. Seniors 65+ $17; students $15; ages 18 and under and ICA members free. Free for all every Thursday 5-9 PM (advance tickets required) and on selected national holidays. The ICA Watershed in East Boston is free.. Prices for special exhibitions and timed-entry slots may differ.
What are the opening hours of Institute of Contemporary Art / Boston?
Institute of Contemporary Art / Boston is open Tue-Wed 10:00-17:00, Thu-Fri 10:00-21:00 (late opening), Sat-Sun 10:00-17:00. Closed Mondays. Closes at 17:00 on the first Friday of each month for the ticketed 21+ First Fridays event. Closed Patriots' Day, 4 July, Thanksgiving, Christmas Day and New Year's Day.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.
Where is Institute of Contemporary Art / Boston?
Institute of Contemporary Art / Boston is located at 25 Harbor Shore Drive, Boston, MA 02210, United States, in the Seaport area of Boston. The nearest stations are Courthouse (MBTA Silver Line), World Trade Center (MBTA Silver Line), South Station (MBTA Red Line / commuter rail).
What can I see at Institute of Contemporary Art / Boston?
Una cinta plegada de vidre i fusta al passeig marítim de Seaport, amb la galeria de la planta superior suspesa en voladís sobre el Boston Harbor. Current highlights include Caroline Monnet: Man-made Land, Per al meu millor amic (To My Best Friend), Cynthia Daignault: Valley.
Do I need to book Institute of Contemporary Art / Boston in advance?
Booking ahead is recommended, especially for weekends, school holidays, and special exhibitions. Tickets are normally on the museum's website, and a pre-booked timed slot helps you avoid queues at the entrance.
When is the best time to visit Institute of Contemporary Art / Boston?
Weekday mornings shortly after opening are typically the quietest, especially mid-week. Late afternoons can also be calmer. Weekends, school holidays, and the lunch rush are the busiest periods.

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