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The Institute of Contemporary Art vs John F. Kennedy Presidential Museum & Library

John F. Kennedy Presidential Museum & Library and The Institute of Contemporary Art are both recommended by those who travel for a living. Overall, John F. Kennedy Presidential Museum & Library scores slightly better than The Institute of Contemporary Art. John F. Kennedy Presidential Museum & Library comes in at #4 in Boston with recommendations from 10 publications like Not For Tourists, Frommer's and Time Out.

The Institute of Contemporary Art
The Institute of Contemporary Art
8 / 10
100 Northern Avenue, Boston, MA 02115
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Fodor's 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." Full review
Concierge 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 Lonely Planet
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"Hundreds of thousands of visitors flock to the dramatic quarters of the Institute of Contemporary Art." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"The museum houses a performing arts theater, education and workshop facilities, and a generous amount of gallery space." Full review
Time Out 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." Full review
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John F. Kennedy Presidential Museum & Library
John F. Kennedy Presidential Museum & Library
9 / 10
Columbia Point, Boston, MA 02125
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Concierge Concierge
"It's great for history buffs, but be aware that getting there without a car is a bit of a schlep."
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"The legacy of JFK is ubiquitous in Boston, but the official memorial to the 35th president is this striking, modern, marble building designed by IM Pei." Full review
Time Out Time Out
"A looming concrete-and-glass monolith designed by I.M. Pei (completed in 1979), this shrine to the life and work of the 35th US president overlooks the outer harbor." Full review
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
"South of Boston's city center and away from all the crowds, the museum is full of memorabilia from JFK's life before and during his presidency." Full review
Not For Tourists Not For Tourists
"Houses 21 permanent exhibits examining JFK's life and work."
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