The Institute of Contemporary ArtvsNew England Aquarium
Both New England Aquarium and The Institute of Contemporary Art are endorsed by expert writers. Overall, The Institute of Contemporary Art ranks marginally higher than New England Aquarium. The Institute of Contemporary Art comes in at #11 in Boston with praise from 11 reviewers such as Travel + Leisure, Travel + Leisure and Michelin Guide.
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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." Full review
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 PlanetTop choice
"Hundreds of thousands of visitors flock to the dramatic quarters of the Institute of Contemporary Art." Full review
Travel + Leisure "The museum houses a performing arts theater, education and workshop facilities, and a generous amount of gallery space." Full review
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
Not For Tourists "Stunning new building. Oh, and the art's pretty good too."
Travel + Leisure "Before the ICA relocated to Fan Pier in 2006, no new art museums had been built on Boston soil in nearly a century." Full review
Travel + Leisure "The ICA is a stellar place to visit for contemporary installation art, video shows, and events like their First Friday “(Bau)House Party.” " Full review
Michelin Guide 0 Stars
"The new, 65,000sq ft site features a facade of translucent and transparent glass, wood and metal, and a dramatic folding ribbon shape." Full review
Afar Magazine "The art is current, often interactive and at times will leave you scratching your head, but it will always spark a conversation. " Full review
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Fodor's "This aquarium challenges you to imagine life under and around the sea." Full review
Concierge "Located right on Boston Harbor on Central Wharf, the New England Aquarium is home to animals from both the Northeast and around the world."
Travel + Leisure "Just a 10-minute walk from Quincy Market, this appropriately acclaimed showcase of sea life sits on Central Wharf overlooking Boston Harbor." Full review
Afar Magazine "This aquarium was huge—with a large central tank, incredible jelly fish area, penguins, even an IMAX." Full review
Not For Tourists "Check out penguin snack-time."
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"The dimmed light gives the illusion of an underwater world." Full review
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Don't miss the animal treatment centre, films at the IMAX cinema and trips out to sea to see the whales.
Where "Explore the world’s waters from the Amazon rain forest to Pacific reefs to the Gulf of Maine, and the creatures living there." Full review
Time Out "The breathtaking centerpiece of this excellent aquarium is the colossal 200,000-gallon salt-water replica of a Caribbean coral reef." Full review
Frommer's "The centerpiece of this well-appointed and popular aquarium is the four-story Giant Ocean Tank, which contains sea turtles, sharks, hundreds of colorful reef fishes, and 200,000 gallons of water" Full review
Lonely Planet "Dive deep into the ocean inside the New England Aquarium in Boston and experience engaging exhibits featuring animals from across the globe." Full review
