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Institute of Contemporary Art Review
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Institute of Contemporary Art 
- Address: 100 Northern Ave., South Boston, Boston, MA | Map It
- Phone: 617/478-3100
- www.icaboston.org
- Category: Museums/Galleries
- Location: South Boston
Fodor's Review:
Housed in a breathtaking cantilevered edifice that juts out over the Boston waterfront, the ICA moved to this site in 2006 as part of a massive reinvention that's seeing the museum grow into one of Boston's most exciting attractions. Since its foundation in 1936, the institute has cultivated its cutting-edge status: it's played host to works by Edvard Munch, Egon Schiele, and Oskar Kokoschka. Andy Warhol, Robert Rauschenberg, and Roy Lichtenstein each mounted pivotal exhibitions here early in their careers. Now the ICA is building a major permanent collection for the first time in its history while continuing to showcase innovative paintings, videos, installations, and multimedia shows. The performing arts get their due in the museum's new theater, and the Water Café features cuisine from Wolfgang Puck.
- Cost: $12, free Thurs. 5-9, free for families last Sat. of every month
- Open: Tues. and Wed. 10-5, Thurs. and Fri. 10-9, weekends 10-5. Tours on select weekends at 2 and select Thurs. at 6
- Metro: Courthouse
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