Institute of Contemporary Art
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FREE for families (up to 2 adults accompanied by children 12 and under) on the last Saturday of each month
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"Fun with the Family"
Cutting-edge architecture (designed by Diller Scofidio + Renfro) and breathtaking views will be your first impressions of Boston’s newest museum. The institute is melding contemporary visual arts with the contemporary performing arts, film, and media to provide a global perspective on cultures, ideas, and their artistic expression.
Temporary exhibits on a variety of themes will augment the museum’s permanent cotemporary art collection. A new 325-seat Performing Arts Center, the Water Cafe (a Wolfgang Puck Restaurant) with outdoor seating overlooking Boston Harbor, a new education space, and a media resource center have expanded the museum’s offeings.
Lots of family activities abound (check the ICA’s schedule), but the Play Dates program on the last Saturday of each month seems to be the true draw (pun intended) for families!
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"A Work of Art..."
This is one of our favorite museums in Boston. If possible, go on the last Saturday of the month for their "Playdate" program -- admission is free for families and they have special activities. On our most recent visit, they had a jazz concert in which the musicians interacted with the kids/audience. They also had a craft activity/project that corresponded to one of their current exhibits.
The building, situated right on Fan Pier, is itself a work of art, jutting out toward/over the water. Beautiful views from outside (great boardwalk and amphitheater) and inside the building. A second (maybe third floor) hallway with the wall facing the water made entirely of glass. Kids loved it. The glass elevator calls to mind "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" (although this one doesn't skyrocket out of the building.)
The artwork consists of both permanent and revolving exhibits that grabbed and held the attention of our two year old and four year old.
Great way to expose the kids to art. Parking is very convenient/close to museum (though it's $10.)
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