Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston
Institute of Contemporary Art
A glass building cantilevered over the harbor showing contemporary art. The ground-level stepped seating and the “Media Room” face the sea.
Located in the up-and-coming Seaport District, the building was designed by Diller Scofidio + Renfro and opened in 2006. Its four gallery floors project out over the water. The most photographed feature is the Media Room, which extends downward and frames only the sea, along with the stepped seating facing the water. Exhibitions focus mainly on contemporary art. The museum is closed on Mondays. Adult admission is about $20, and some Thursday evening time slots are free (check the official website). In summer, the ICA Watershed space in East Boston is also open, with ferry connections. Take the Silver Line SL1 or SL2 to Courthouse station; the Seaport area has plenty of restaurants nearby.
Opening hours
Closed Mon; 10:00–17:00, Thu until 21:00
Nearby sights
- Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum
- New England Aquarium
- Quincy Market / Faneuil Hall
- Old State House
- North End
- Old North Church
- Freedom Trail
- Massachusetts State House