Institute of Contemporary Art

I love this place. Right on the sea with great views and the fact that is so small makes it so much more appealing. I cannot say same for its coffee shop : Stuff not courteous, bad coffee .

$15 adults, views inside and outside, top class exhibits , helpful and knowledgeable staff and free mobile guides

Small collection, but thoughtful curation and passionate, helpful staff . Make sure you look out from the glass room on the 4th floor for a spectacular harbour view .

Despite the large building, this museum is pretty quick to get through. It is a perfect stop in between a tour of the Boston Tea Party Museum and lunch at the Barking Crab .

Beatiful..a must go..just the kusama part of the exhibition is a bit decorative and guides are smily but no so knowledgeable .

It's not as big as it looks from outside-all of the art galleries are on the top floor. Some cool things to see--and yes, you may take pictures--as long as there aren't any "no pictures" signs around.

My favorite museum in Boston. In addition to great art , wonderful knowledgeable staff , the museum also offers a awesome view on the Boston harbor !

Not only does the ICA have free admission on Thursday evenings, but they've also got top notch performances from world class dancers and artist talks. Great place for a first date. Read more

Just a great museum and collection... And I believe it may be the first museum built from the ground up in Boston in about 100 years. (Need to verify.)

Don't miss the ICA's "First Friday " events after-hours on the first Friday of each month. For $15, walk the galleries , take in Harbor views and indulge with cocktails , dancing and tapas . Read more

Architecturally lovely viewing spaces, a great collection, and friendly staff . I come here every time I'm in Boston.

The building is amazing. Interesting exhibitions . Took the free tour on free Thursday evening . Was interesting and made the gist to the museum even better.

Situated on Boston Harbor , the ICA now has two locations. One location in the Seaport and one in East Boston. Travel between the two contemporary art museums by water taxi .

The museum offers a showcase of contemporary art & media. Admission is free Thursday nights plus on the first Friday of the month, the ICA features guest DJs , gallery talks, and live performances . Read more

Among the more daring art institutions in Boston. Still conservative compared to NYC and specially LA.

Don't miss the gorgeous views of Boston Harbor on the north side of the 4th floor !

Continuing along the waterfront you will encounter the stunning Institute of Contemporary Art, a visionary museum that captures the stimulation of contemporary culture: a must-visit for aficionados. Read more

Take the elevator to the light-soaked galleries on the top floor. You may not like everything up there, but it will certainly get you talking. Don't leave without a visit to the gift shop . Read more

Lovely views of the harbor . Smaller on the inside than it looks, with uneven shows. (My favorite game: art or "art "?)

Check out the violin turntable in “The Record” – a contemporary vinyl art exhibit open till September, featuring over 100 works from 40 international artists . No fedora or Ray-Bans required for entry. Read more

Consider visiting during the day so you can see the art in the museum’s best light, & at night, to take in the building’s glow as its own vibrant piece of art . -- Green Guide Editor

The Os Gemeos exhibit is intriguing and beautiful! A permanent mural can be seen in Dewey Square…

Very good 4th floor , but a bit short of exhibits for the entrance fee!

A great place to take your Little Sister. Admission: free for under 18s, students $10, seniors $13, & $15 for everyone else. Don't miss the views in the Mediatheque room or the Founder's Gallery .

It is a great place to check out contemporary art in Boston. They always have great exhibits and cool events going on. Great place to check out great views of the Harbor , especially from the cafe Read more

Small exposition (expected much more) but interesting Kusama exhibit and great view on the Boston inner harbor

New contemporary and interpretive installations. If you want modern and provacative art , come to the ICA.

Love this place especially when you come at 5pm on Thursdays and you can get in to the 4th floor gallery for free.

The work of notable San Francisco graffitist Barry McGee (tag name "Twist") will be on display through September 2. Check it out Thursday nights after 5 pm and admission is free! Read more

Beautiful museum by Diller+ Scofidio based in NY. Definitely one of the top sights in Boston. Free entry every Thursday from 5pm onwards. Thurs tour starts at 6pm. Great to see a thriving arts venue.

I haven't yet been (as of Oct 29, 2014), but I'm sure it's good. This museum has a fantastic wooden patio/amplitheater on the backend looking outwards towards Boston Harbor .

The ICA proved that Boston could be a home to both contemporary art and contemporary architecture . It was the first major building for Diller, Scofidio + Renfro of NYC.

Thursday night free admission is worth taking advantage of. Beautiful views and location.

The architecture of this place is as interesting as the wide array of works and activities inside. After seeing exhibits have coffee and pastries at the Water Café by Wolfgang Puck.

This was a small, but intriguing museum for contemporary art . Definitely a place to check out.

Def go Thursday night for free entry. Amazing outdoor deck overlooking Boston harbor

The permanent collection never disappoints, and the views are fantastic.

The building and view are as much art as any exhibit you might catch. Take a tour with the lovely docent Rebecca and think outside the box a little. Love this museum !!

Best enjoyed on of of free days, views are gorgeous

Excellent views of the harbour . Great place for reflection.

Take advantage of some of the city 's best contemporary art with ever-changing exhibits and a stunning view of the water.

The best part is the view from the 4th floor , then the exhibitions , often challenging

Watch out for early closures for First Fridays so you don't get kicked out before you finish an exhibition .

If you're not going on Thurs night, be sure to take your student ID since you get a discount . Great views from the cafe area , but the food is overpriced for its quality.

Interesting. Good scenery spots for photos. Captured some memorable moments from this place. Thank you for that!

The real gem here is in the performances and films the ICA hosts. Check out the world class dance schedule.

The Arlene Shechet exhibit is amazing

Small exhibition space but interesting architecture with a view to the river .

Great exhibits , beautiful space and view .

The ocean veiw, the collection everything is wonderful