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Institute of Contemporary Art / Boston

ArchitectureArtPhotographyClosed todayFrom $20Courthouse (MBTA Silver Line)

Fundado en 1936 como Boston Museum of Modern Art, el ICA es una de las instituciones de arte contemporáneo más antiguas de Estados Unidos y se trasladó al paseo marítimo de Seaport en 2006. El estudio Diller Scofidio + Renfro concibió este edificio de más de 6000 metros cuadrados a modo de una cinta continua: el Harborwalk de Boston asciende por la grada pública Jill Medvedow Grandstand y se adentra en el interior para formar el suelo y el techo del teatro, mientras que la «caja de galerías» de la planta superior se extiende en voladizo hacia la orilla sobre cuatro imponentes celosías. Suspendida bajo este saliente, la Poss Family Mediatheque desciende de forma escalonada hacia el puerto. El museo carece de una colección permanente a la vista: sus salas se renuevan continuamente con exposiciones temporales y obras por encargo. El ICA gestiona además el Watershed, un anexo gratuito de temporada ubicado en un antiguo astillero de East Boston, accesible en ferry desde el propio museo.

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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 envolvente de vidrio y madera frente al mar en Seaport, cuya galería superior se proyecta en voladizo sobre Boston Harbor. Current highlights include Caroline Monnet: Tierra creada por el hombre (Caroline Monnet: Man-made Land), A mi mejor amigo (To My Best Friend), Cynthia Daignault: Valley (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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