Institute of Contemporary Art

Institute of Contemporary Art - Event Venue in Boston, Massachusetts

Event Space · Boston, Massachusetts

25 Harbor Shore Drive, Boston, Massachusetts, United States

About Institute of Contemporary Art

The Institute of Contemporary Art (ICA) Boston is a premier event space located on the Boston waterfront, known for its cutting-edge exhibitions and modern architecture. The venue offers a unique setting for events, surrounded by contemporary art and cultural programming. Guests can enjoy amenities such as a wine and coffee bar, a museum store, and free Thursday night admission.

Venue Details

  • Meeting rooms: 4

Ratings

Google Rating: 4.4/5 (4,411 reviews)

Guest Highlights

  • View
  • Space
  • Parking
  • Room

Amenities

  • wine bar
  • coffee bar
  • museum store
  • digital guide

Meeting Rooms & Event Spaces

State Street Corporation Lobby

  • Type: Multi Purpose
  • Features: Wheelchair accessible
  • Bounded on the west and north sides by towering glass walls overlooking Boston’s skyline, the east side displays Sandra and Gerald Fineberg Art Wall, featuring large-scale works by leading contemporary artists. This space provides a dramatic setting for any event.

The Common Room

  • Type: Multi Purpose
  • Features: Wheelchair accessible
  • Located just off the State Street Corporation Lobby and overlooking the HarborWalk, The Common Room offers a more intimate event space. The north wall opens onto the Putnam Investments Plaza, a sheltered outdoor patio at the water’s edge.

Putnam Investments Plaza

  • Type: Outdoor Space
  • Features: Wheelchair accessible
  • Located at the water’s edge, the Putnam Investments Plaza offers an outdoor patio with striking views. In inclement weather, the Putnam Investments Plaza can be tented and heated.

Barbara Lee Family Foundation Theater

  • Type: Theater
  • Capacity — Theater: 325
  • Features: Wheelchair accessible
  • Located on the second floor of the museum, the Barbara Lee Family Foundation Theater provides magnificent views of Boston Harbor and the downtown skyline. The glass walls of the theater can be covered by three different layers of shade, ranging from sheer to complete blackout, or remain uncovered to reveal the stunning backdrop. With 325 seats, it is an ideal space for annual meetings, product introductions, award presentations, and other special events.

Style

modern, contemporary, waterfront

Contact

Phone: (617) 478-3100