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Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston

26 Harbor Shore Dr, Boston, MA, 02210 Map

617-478-3100

TAKEAWAY PASS (non-returnable)

With Pass: $10 per person up to 2 people. Not valid for performances, films, or events. 

Reserve your library pass for the day you wish to visit the museum. Pick up your library pass. Purchase your tickets on the ICA website and select "Library Pass Coupon." You will need to show the library pass and e-ticket at check-in.

While tickets may be purchased day-of at the Visitor Services desk, we highly recommend advance tickets, as we cannot guarantee day-of reservations. Library pass discounts may not be used for performances or special events.

Free Thursday Nights: Admission is FREE for all every Thursday from 5 to 9 pm during ICA Free Thursday Nights. Timed tickets are required for free days and nights. Timed tickets for Free Thursday Nights become available at 10 am the morning of. 

Admission – How To Reserve Library Pass Tickets (on ICA website)

The ICA no longer requires timed-entry for admission to the museum, however we strongly recommend reserving tickets ahead of your visit. Please note the following: 

  1. Patrons must first acquire a valid physical or digital library pass at their participating library to receive this discount. 
  2. Purchase tickets online: https://www.icaboston.org/ 
  3. Click on “Buy Tickets” and select your chosen date for ICA General Museum Admission 
  4. Click on “Library Pass Coupon” ticket price. Anyone 18 and under receives complimentary admission and should use the ticket price “Youth (0-12)” or “Youth (13-18)”.
  5. Follow the steps to complete the order. Your ICA tickets will be emailed to you. 
  6. When you arrive at the ICA, proceed to the visitor services desk with your tickets and library pass. The library pass will be collected at this time (if physical) or shown to the staff member at the desk (if digital). If you have questions about the online ordering system, contact visitorservices@icaboston.org.  

 Your ticket is valid for entry anytime during the date selected. Note: Final museum entry is 20 minutes before closing. Tickets are final sale. 

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Passes Availability

Physical (must be picked up at the library and returned) passes are available. Select your desired visit date from the calendar below.

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March 2025

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