Accessibility at the ICA

Parking
The ICA does not own or operate a parking garage. A list of parking options can be found here.

Arrival
There is a curb cut in front of the museum’s public entrance, and visitors may be dropped off directly in front of this entrance. The public entrance is equipped with power-assist doors.

Admission is free
for recipients of federal disability assistance (SSDI, SSI, VA benefits, etc), plus one personal care attendant per visitor.

Animals
Animals are not permitted in the museum, with the exception of service animals as identified by the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Learn more about our policy.

Quiet visitation hours
For visitors interested in exploring the ICA during quieter times, we recommend visiting on a weekday mornings or late afternoons. Please note that some exhibitions include works with sound that can be heard throughout the galleries.

Mobility devices and strollers
Museum galleries, program spaces, and the Barbara Lee Family Foundation Theater are all accessible for visitors using mobility devices and strollers. Accessible restrooms are located on the 1st and 4th floors.

A limited number of manual wheelchairs are available in the State Street Corporation Lobby first-come, first-served, and free of charge.

The ICA’s Poss Family Mediatheque, located on the 4th floor under the cantilever, has accessible entrances and two accessible resource stations. Part of the Mediatheque, featuring additional resource stations and seating as well and large windows framing the harbor (visible throughout the room), is accessible only by stairs.

Note that not all interior doors are equipped with power assist.

Seating
Benches are dispersed throughout the galleries. Portable stools are also available.

Restrooms
Public restrooms are located on the 1st and 4th floors and include wheelchair-accessible stalls; both men’s and women’s rooms are equipped with baby-changing stations.

Current building codes require we label one restroom “women” and one restroom “men.” We acknowledge that these two categories do not reflect the gender identity or expression of all of our visitors and staff. Please use the restroom that feels most comfortable for you.

The ICA Watershed is a space for art located in the Boston Harbor Shipyard and Marina in East Boston, open seasonally from Memorial Day through Labor Day.

Mobility devices
The Watershed is fully wheelchair and stroller accessible. Visitors who use mobility devices may park or be dropped off directly in front of the building.

Wheelchairs and gallery stools are available upon request.

ICA Water Shuttle service
Transportation between the ICA and the Watershed is available by ICA Water Shuttle. Water Shuttle service is provided through Red Top Boats. A step on and three steps down are required to board; wheelchairs and strollers may be brought on board if they are collapsible and light enough for crew to handle. Red Top Boats crew is available for assistance.

Large-format texts are available; please ask a staff member for assistance.

Service animals are welcome.

Located at 100 Pier 4 Blvd, Seaport Studio encompasses the Teen Gallery, featuring artwork by Boston-area youth and two dedicated spaces just for youth programs; the Paul and Phyllis Fireman Family Digital Studio, part of the Charles and Fran Rodgers Education Center; and a meeting space for a range of ICA Teen Programs.

Mobility devices
Seaport Studio is wheelchair and stroller accessible. Visitors who use mobility devices can be dropped off in front of the building; we recommend stopping on Pier 4 Boulevard outside Ocean Prime. Please note that doors are not equipped with power assist.

Seating
Couches are dispersed throughout the Teen Gallery and gallery stools are available upon request. Accessible seating is available in the Digital Studio and meeting space for teen programs.

Restrooms
The restrooms in Seaport Studio are public and include wheelchair-accessible stalls. Please note that doors are not equipped with power assist. Current building codes require we label one restroom “women” and one restroom “men.” We acknowledge that these two categories do not reflect the gender identity or expression of all visitors and staff. Please use the restroom that feels most comfortable for you.

Large-format texts are available; please ask a staff member for assistance.

Service animals are welcome.

Seating
Accessible and companion seating are available in the Barbara Lee Family Foundation Theater. Accessible seats can be selected when purchasing tickets online or at the Box Office at 617-478-3103 or visitorservices@icaboston.org.

Audio for performances, talks, tours, and other programs
FM assistive-listening devices and ASL interpretation are available by advance request; please contact the Box Office at 617-478-3103 or visitorservices@icaboston.org to make a request.

Live captioning
The ICA is pleased to offer closed captioning for all events that take place in the Barbara Lee Family Foundation Theater. Captioning will be available via a QR code at the theater entrance and once accessed, captioning will be available on your phone. Staff will be on hand in the theater to assist you if necessary.