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Institute of Contemporary Art / Boston

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1936 als Boston Museum of Modern Art gegründet, zählt das ICA zu den traditionsreichsten Institutionen für Gegenwartskunst in den Vereinigten Staaten; 2006 bezog es seinen heutigen Standort an der Seaport-Waterfront. Diller Scofidio + Renfro entwarfen den rund 6.000 Quadratmeter großen Bau wie ein fortlaufendes Band: Der Bostoner Harborwalk geht fließend in die öffentliche Jill Medvedow Grandstand über, setzt sich im Inneren als Boden und Decke des Theatersaals fort und mündet im obersten Stockwerk in eine Galeriebox, die auf vier massiven Trägern spektakulär über das Hafenbecken kragt. Direkt unter diesem Überhang staffelt sich die Poss Family Mediatheque treppenförmig hinab zum Wasser. Eine feste Dauerausstellung gibt es nicht – die Galerieräume bespielt das Haus mit wechselnden Schauen und Neuaufträgen. Zudem betreibt das ICA mit The Watershed eine kostenfreie saisonale Außenstelle in einer umgebauten Werfthalle in East Boston, die vom Museum aus per Fähre erreichbar ist.

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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?
Ein geschwungenes Band aus Glas und Holz an der Seaport-Waterfront – mit einer Galeriebox im obersten Stockwerk, die kühn über den Boston Harbor ragt. Current highlights include Caroline Monnet: Von Menschenhand geschaffenes Land (Caroline Monnet: Man-made Land), Für meinen besten Freund (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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