Institute of Contemporary Art, Philadelphia

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Open Video Call 2026

ICA's relaunched biannual platform for moving-image work by Delaware Valley artists, screened on the mezzanine across a fall and a spring season.

Now showing26 Sept – 12 Sept 2027Free

Entryways: Saif Azzuz

Yurok artist Saif Azzuz fills ICA's Sansom Street windows with abstract graphics drawn from research into Philadelphia's natural history.

Now showing26 Sept – 12 Sept 2027Free

Wilmer Wilson IV: SKIRL!

ICA's inaugural R+D residency: Wilmer Wilson IV takes the eastern gray squirrel as a lens on American ecologies and colonial history, in installation, sculpture and performance.

Now showing26 Sept – 21 Feb 2027Free

Waste Scenes: Maia Chao and Fred Schmidt-Arenales

A two-channel video made during a residency at a Philadelphia recycling centre, staging performative vignettes choreographed by discarded materials.

Now showing26 Sept – 21 Feb 2027Free

The Condition of Being Near

Group exhibition on solidarity across Black, African and Chinese diasporic networks, with video, installation, prints and archival works by nine artists.

Now showing26 Sept – 21 Feb 2027Free

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Penn Museum

Art8 min walk

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Mütter Museum

History19 min walk

Visitor Information

Is Institute of Contemporary Art, Philadelphia free to visit?

Yes, general admission to Institute of Contemporary Art, Philadelphia is free. Admission is always free, courtesy of Amanda and Glenn Fuhrman.. Some special exhibitions may charge a separate ticket, so check the museum's website before visiting.

What are the opening hours of Institute of Contemporary Art, Philadelphia?

Institute of Contemporary Art, Philadelphia is open Wednesday to Sunday 11:00–18:00, Thursday until 20:00. Closed Monday and Tuesday. Closed for installation 10 August to 25 September 2026; reopens 26 September 2026. Admission always free.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.

Where is Institute of Contemporary Art, Philadelphia?

Institute of Contemporary Art, Philadelphia is located at 118 S. 36th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104, United States, in the University City area of Philadelphia. The nearest stations are 36th Street (SEPTA Subway–Surface Trolley), 30th Street Station (Amtrak / SEPTA Regional Rail) and 36th & Walnut Streets (SEPTA Bus 21).

What can I see at Institute of Contemporary Art, Philadelphia?

Free, non-collecting kunsthalle on Penn's campus that gave Warhol and Agnes Martin their first museum shows. Current highlights include Open Video Call 2026, Entryways: Saif Azzuz and Wilmer Wilson IV: SKIRL!.

Do I need to book Institute of Contemporary Art, Philadelphia in advance?

Institute of Contemporary Art, Philadelphia is free to enter and most days you can walk in. Admission is always free, courtesy of Amanda and Glenn Fuhrman.. For special exhibitions, weekends, and school holidays, booking a timed slot can help you skip queues. Check the museum's website for current requirements.

When is the best time to visit Institute of Contemporary Art, Philadelphia?

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.