The Institute of Contemporary Art
Modern. Artistic. Brilliant.
The Institute of Contemporary Art offers an electrifying and unique space anchored by impeccable service and innovative food. Amplified by modern and inventive art collections, the ICA lends itself to those looking to make a vibrant splash.
Venue Spaces
First Floor Space
The first floor captures the stimulation of contemporary culture and the excitement of a revitalized Boston waterfront. Guests enter State Street Corporation Lobby and experience the Sandra and Gerald Fineberg Art Wall, a space dedicated to original work commissioned by a new mod artist each year. The captivating first floor is an ideal backdrop for extraordinary entertaining.
First Floor Space
Our first-floor experience combines the immersive and artistic State Street Corporation Lobby with the captivating waterfront views of the Common Room.
Capacity
Standing: 350 | Seated Dinner: 170-200 | Dinner + Dancing: 150
Entire Interior
The ICA is an impressive architectural landmark in the red-hot Seaport District alongside Boston Harbor. Upon entering the sleek and modern museum, guests are immediately captivated by vibrant and contemporary collections. Floor-to-ceiling glass windows provide stunning views of the Boston skyline, which is picture-perfect when paired with brilliant food and flawless service.
Entire Interior
Treat your guests to the entirety of the ICA’s interior, including the contemporary State Street Corporation Lobby, intimate Common Room, and stunning Barbara Lee Family Foundation Theater views.
Capacity
Standing Reception: 600 | Seated Dinner: 170-200 | Dinner + Dancing: 200
All Event Space
Anchoring beautiful Boston Harbor in the red-hot Seaport District, the ICA has become one of the most recognizable landmarks in the city. Upon entering the modern building, guests are immediately drawn into “radical hospitality,” where immersive experiences await. Collections from the world’s most celebrated artists of today paired with culinary excellence are an illuminating combination.
All Event Space
Utilizing the entirety of the ICA’s venue spaces creates multitudes of event flows for guests to experience. Ceremony on the Grandstand, Cocktails on the Putnam Events Plaza, Dinner or dancing in the State Street Corporation Lobby or Barbara Lee Family Foundation Theater.
Capacity:
Standing Reception: 1200 | Seated Dinner: 200
Barbara Lee Family Foundation Theater
There’s nothing quite as dramatic as the Boston skyline at night. This Seaport gem, with glass on two sides, offers a roomy dance floor with two stunning vantages for moonlit dancing: the city and the sea.
Barbara Lee Family Foundation Theater
Capacity: 200 Cocktail Reception. 170 Seated Dinner. 130 Seated Dinner with Dancing. 325 Theater Style Seating.
A Contemporary Art Museum Wedding in Boston
We’re blushing! Thank you Brides for featuring Nicole & Kristen’s museum wedding in your latest issue.
Captivating and Vibrant.
The Institute of Contemporary Art/Boston is one of the first museums in the country devoted to the art of our time. Founded as a “renegade offspring” of New York’s Museum of Modern Art in 1936, it was initially called the Boston Museum of Modern Art.
Along the eastern interior wall of the lobby is the Sandra and Gerald Fineberg Art Wall, a space dedicated to original work commissioned by a new artist each year.
The new exhibition is coming February 2024.
Explore ICA’s corporate membership opportunities for unparalleled access to the vibrant culture, acclaimed exhibitions, tours, and programs to share with your colleagues. Experience endless possibilities for engagement and connection.
Dining Experiences
We have created a quick reference when deciding which catering style will work best for you and your guests.
Cocktail Parties
Inspired cocktail parties provide the ultimate in social revelry and culinary exploration. Feast on dinner by the bite with cocktail-size miniature meals, hand-crafted hors d’oeuvres, and bountiful food stations.
Our craft cocktail and mocktail menu explores varying flavor profiles using premium ingredients.
Seated Dinner
A seated dinner allows you to entertain beautifully with a traditional approach to dining. Artistically prepared courses are served with precision while guests enjoy lively dinner conversations and celebrations.
Dinner Buffet
The dinner buffet boasts endless textures, flavors, and aromas. The menu items featured on a buffet are pleasing to larger groups and accommodate diverse tastes, allergies, and preferences.
Immersive Experience
Experiences are everything, and guests today eagerly await original and immersive events that transport them to other worlds and times. Through multi-dimensional event design and highly curated menus to reflect the client’s vision, we are New England’s premiere experiential caterer. Explore how to create an extraordinary multi-sensory experience here.
Thank you for a fantastic night! We had an unbelievable time, and many of our guests shared it was the best wedding they have ever attended. It truly surpassed our expectations!
-M&A
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