As +1 members, kids and teens 18 and under can visit the ICA for free and also invite a guest (their +1) !
What are the other benefits of +1 membership?
- Upon joining, new +1 members will receive a digital membership card and special welcome gift on their first visit.
- Advance access to tickets during member presales
- +1 members will receive tailored e-communications with information about upcoming ICA events for teens and youth.
- +1 membership grows with you. Participants will retain their membership status until they turn 19.
- Please note, the youth or teen member must be present for the +1 guest ticket to be accepted. Tickets are subject to availability, we recommend reserving both member and guest tickets in advance.
Frequently Asked Questions about +1:
The Basics
What is +1?
+1 is a free ICA membership program for youth 0–18. Members can come to the ICA for free anytime and also invite a guest (their +1) for free! The name +1 also draws on the idea that with the addition of each new member, we are building and creating our community.
How do I sign up for +1?
Sign up on our website here for teens 13-18. Sign up here for Youth 0-12.
What are the benefits of +1?
- As a +1 member, you can visit the ICA for FREE and also bring a guest (your +1!) for FREE when you visit.
- Upon joining, +1 members will receive a digital membership card and special welcome gift on their first visit.
- Advance access to tickets during member presales
- +1 members will receive tailored e-communications with information about free Teen Arts courses, Teen Nights, Play Dates, and other opportunities for education and engagement.
- +1 membership grows with you. Participants will retain their membership status until they turn 19.
Who can I bring as a guest?
The youth or teen member’s +1 ticket will allow for one adult admission.
My child is a +1 member, can I use their +1 membership to visit the museum without them?
The youth or teen member must be present for the +1 guest ticket to be accepted.
I just signed up for +1 membership. When will I receive my membership card?
All members receive a digital membership card within 7–14 days of signing up; these will be sent by email to you from membership@cuseum.com. Memberships are active immediately after sign up. Once the checkout process is complete you are able to reserve your Youth/Teen member and one guest ticket on our website.
Please note that tickets are subject to availability. During high demand periods, tickets may not be available for same-day entry.
I want to come to the ICA. How do I reserve a ticket?
Reserve tickets here.
Are advance tickets required?
Advance reservations are strongly recommended. On-site reservations are not guaranteed.
Can I visit the ICA without my card?
Yes, we are always happy to look up memberships at our admissions desk.
Managing Your Membership
Do I need to renew my membership?
+1 membership grows with you. Participants will retain their membership status until they turn 19.
How do I manage my online account?
All ICA members have an online account set up under the email address connected to their membership. If you need to set up your password or reset your password please visit www.icaboston.org/account, enter your email address, and follow the steps emailed to you.
I forgot my password, how do I reset it?
Please visit this page, enter the email address connected to your membership and follow the steps emailed to you.
How do I receive access to ticket presales?
To receive advanced access to ticket releases during our member presales, please log in to your membership account first. Once you are logged in, you will see all available tickets listed.
How can I change my address?
You can edit account information including your address by logging into your account.
How can I find out when my membership expires?
You can log into your account and see what your current membership level is and when it expires.
How do I set up my ICA Store online account?
The email you use when joining as a member is automatically assigned to be your login for icastore.org. Visit the store site to finish setting up your account, including setting your password.
For any questions and to learn more about the Teen and Youth Membership Program, please email: plus1@icaboston.org
