The ICA offers a range of opportunities to visit for free or reduced admission. To receive applicable discounts listed below, enter the corresponding promo code before selecting your admission ticket.
Please note: Discounted tickets may require a pass or membership card to be presented when checking in at the museum.
American Alliance of Museum members: Free admission for cardholder +1 guest AAMMEMBER
Blue Star Families: Free admission from Armed Forces Day to Labor Day BLUESTARICA
ConnectorCare: Free admission for cardholder +1 guest MACONNECTOR
Massachusetts EBT (Electronic Benefit Transfer): Free admission for cardholder +1 guest MAEBT
ICOM members: Free admission for cardholder +1 guest ICOMMEMBER
MARP member: Free admission for cardholder +1 guest MARPMEMBER
ModCo member: Free admission for cardholder +1 guest MODCOMEMBER
MTA/AFT member: $12 (no promo code needed)
Whitney Dual+ member: Free admission for cardholder +1 guest WHITNEYMEMBER
WIC: Free admission for cardholder +1 guest MAWIC
Wonderfund Access Card: Free admission for cardholder +1 guest WONDERACCESS
Recipients of federal disability assistance (SSDI, SSI, VA benefits, etc), plus one personal care attendant per visitor: Free admission FEDDA
Discount passes are also available at select area libraries.
Discounts apply to general admission only, not ticketed performances, films, or events.
Ongoing Free and Discounted Opportunities
Free Thursday Nights
Admission is FREE for all every Thursday from 5 to 9 PM during ICA Free Thursday Nights. Advanced tickets are recommended for free days and nights. Tickets for Free Thursday Nights become available at 10 AM the morning of.
Play Dates / Free Admission for Families
When accompanied by kids 12 and under, up to 2 adults per family admitted free the last Saturday of every month except November and December. Use the promo code PLAYDATE when reserving tickets online for these dates. Check out our calendar for more information.
ICA Benefit for Chase Cardholders
The ICA is please to offer Chase cardholders 25% off museum general admission. Access the ICA and experience all the museum has to offer with this cardholder benefit. Reserve tickets online or in person with your Chase debit or credit card! Use promo code CHASEICA to purchase tickets online and present your Chase debit or credit card when checking in. Learn more about the ICA Benefit for Chase Cardholders.
* Offer expires October 31, 2025
* This discount does not apply to ticketed events or performances.
* Cannot be combined with any other offer or discount.
* Deposit and credit card products provided by JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. Member FDIC.
Bank of America Museums on Us
Bank of America cardholders are eligible for one free admission ticket during the first full weekend of every month through Museums on Us. Your Bank of America card must be presented at check-in to be eligible. Free tickets are required and subject to availability. Learn more.
Card to Culture
We are proud to participate in the Card to Culture program, a collaboration between Mass Cultural Council and the Department of Transitional Assistance, the Women, Infants & Children (WIC) Nutrition Program, and Massachusetts Health Connector, by broadening accessibility to cultural programming. For ticketing information, please click the Special Discounts menu above.
General Admission Information
Youth 18 and under (and all BPS students): FREE
General Admission: $20
Students: $15
Seniors (60+): $17
ICA members: FREE — Learn more
ICA university members: FREE — Learn more
Corporate members: FREE — Request free admission tickets
Group visits — Learn more