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Boston Athenaeum vs The Institute of Contemporary Art
Both The Institute of Contemporary Art and Boston Athenaeum are rated highly by professional travelers. Overall, Boston Athenaeum scores slightly higher than The Institute of Contemporary Art. Boston Athenaeum comes in at #10 in Boston with positive reviews from 9 sources such as Where, Frommer's and Condé Nast Traveler.
Boston Athenaeum
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10 Beacon St., Boston, MA
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"An old and distinguished private library, having hosted the likes of Ralph Waldo Emerson and Nathaniel Hawthorne."
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Time Out
"The Boston Athenæum published America's first literary magazine and acquired an extensive library of books and works of art."
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Condé Nast Traveler
"This magnificent private library is tucked away behind red leather–bound doors with more than 600,000 volumes of gilt-lettered books and rare manuscripts."
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Not For Tourists
"Old books, including one true crime account bound in the author's skin."
Michelin Guide
1 Star
"The Boston Athenaeum is one of the nation's oldest private lending libraries."
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The Institute of Contemporary Art
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100 Northern Avenue, Boston, MA 02115
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Fodor's
"Now the ICA is building a major permanent collection for the first time in its history, while continuing to showcase innovative paintings, videos, installations, and multimedia shows."
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Concierge
"Founded in 1936, the ICA showcases work by the likes of Nan Goldin, Mona Hatoum, Paul Chan, and Julian Opie (major exhibitions rotate three times per year)."
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Hundreds of thousands of visitors flock to the dramatic quarters of the Institute of Contemporary Art."
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Travel + Leisure
"The museum houses a performing arts theater, education and workshop facilities, and a generous amount of gallery space."
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Time Out
"Once crammed into a tiny building in Back Bay, the ICA moved to its spacious new home in late 2006, and is now the cultural cornerstone of the waterfront."
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