Boston Family Days

Boston Family Days gives Boston school-age students and their families free access to the Institute of Contemporary Art as part of a City of Boston program connecting children with local cultural institutions. Eligible students can visit the ICA with up to two family members or guests by presenting a Boston Family Days pass.

The program provides free ICA admission on the first and second Sundays of each month during its 24-month term. Students should reserve tickets in advance when possible, as same-day tickets may be limited.

When: Sunday, November 8; additional listed program dates are Sunday, December 6, and Sunday, December 13

Showtimes: 10 AM–5 PM on each listed date

Tickets: Free with a Boston Family Days pass

Eligibility: Boston residents enrolled in grades Pre-K–12 are eligible. Students who live in Boston but attend school outside the city may participate; students who live outside Boston but attend a Boston-based parochial or independent school are not eligible.

Guests: Each eligible student may bring up to two family members or guests.

Passes: Boston Public Schools students are automatically enrolled and receive their passes through BPS. Other eligible students can register for a Boston Family Days pass through the program.

Admission reservations: Reserve tickets online with the code BOSFAMDAYS and present the Boston Family Days pass at check-in. Tickets may also be available at the ICA on the day of the visit, but capacity is not guaranteed.

Venue: Institute of Contemporary Art (ICA)

Program: Boston Family Days is administered by the City of Boston and includes free visits to nine participating museums and cultural institutions on the first and second Sundays of each month.

Contact: Questions about the program can be sent to bostonfamilydays@boston.gov.