Institute of Contemporary Art - Art museum in Philadelphia - 118 S 36th St, USA

The Philadelphia Institute of Contemporary Art is definitely one of my newest favorite museums in the city. This place was really refreshing, not just in terms of the open space and naturally available light, but also the exhibits. I was forging enough to be able to see an exhibit by David Antonio Cruz a Puerto Rican born in Philadelphia and lived in New York. The exhibit was great and it is possible to find Puerto Rican artist and exhibited in places like the Institute of Contemporary Art. If you have an opportunity I would suggest checking this show Out. It offers a look into the artists thinking of what constitutes family and extended family. Another exhibit was called Movables and it was super funky I thoroughly enjoyed the sculptures and creative use of both materials and space. You can see many of the pieces in my photos. The staff at this place are super chill! You can ask them questions and they gladly help you. Especially, the guard which you see in my photo. She actually gave my wife her own private tour and explained the sculptures to her. She is funny and very relatable. Kudos for a very cool staff. if you are in the area are close by you should definitely check out these exhibits. The museum was thoroughly accessible. There is no place that a wheelchair cannot get to at this museum. The bathrooms were fully accessible as you can tell from the photos. As many of you know I do like a Museum gift shop. This one has a very small one which is fine as they are not a huge museum. It was street parking that was accessible which we were fortunate enough to find. I would recommend going to this place early as more parking tends to be available. Always remember if you're parsing Philadelphia and have a disability placard you must park between the two disability parking signs. That is the way they do it otherwise you will get a ticket. Believe me I know.

Super cool place, a little far away from Philly downtown but it’s well connected with the metro. There’s no entrance fee and the staff is really kind and helping, only thing missing a cafeteria 🙂

Was there for paint the dance floor!! Omg the place is beautiful. I live in Philly and did not know about this place. The food, the treats, the drinks and the services was A1. Oh and I can't for get about the dj and the exhibits! And the bathrooms was clean! If they have another event I'm there......love love love!

Great museum with an excellent collection of works. They offered a $5 discount because they were switching the collections which was an added bonus. I didn't appreciate however that they made me wear my backpack on the front of my body (did not advise me when paying).

This place in incredible, it has always been something that is under appreciated. As a free museum not enough people know about. With prolific exhibitions I couldn’t recommend this enough to someone visiting Philadelphia.

A great, free thing to do in Philly. It looks like the exhibits rotate every few months, and the current one is really interesting and the paintings are gorgeous. Definitely with checking out.

Simply incredible well kept friendly staff free entrance and anything from 1970 Jazz pioneers to cultural exhibit come and see it for your self you will love it

The Institute of Contemporary Art (ICA) stands as a vibrant hub in the art world, fostering a dynamic fusion of modern artistic expressions and innovative ideas. Located in Philadelphia, the ICA showcases an eclectic array of exhibitions, installations, and performances, serving as a platform for emerging and established artists to push boundaries and challenge conventions. With its thought-provoking displays and thoughtfully curated collections, the ICA offers visitors a chance to engage with cutting-edge art, inviting them to explore and interpret the ever-evolving landscape of contemporary artistic endeavors. The institute's commitment to experimentation and exploration makes it a must-visit for art enthusiasts seeking a glimpse into the forefront of today's creative movements.