Institute of Contemporary Arts, London
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Facts and practical information
The Institute of Contemporary Arts is an artistic and cultural centre on The Mall in London, just off Trafalgar Square. Located within Nash House, part of Carlton House Terrace, near the Duke of York Steps and Admiralty Arch, the ICA contains galleries, a theatre, two cinemas, a bookshop and a bar. Stefan Kalmár became its director in 2016 and stepped down from this position in August 2021. ()
Day trips
Institute of Contemporary Arts – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: National Gallery, Trafalgar Square, Nelson's Column, Horse Guards Building.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
When is Institute of Contemporary Arts open?
Institute of Contemporary Arts is open:
- Monday closed
- Tuesday 12 pm - 11 pm
- Wednesday 12 pm - 11 pm
- Thursday 12 pm - 11 pm
- Friday 12 pm - 12 am
- Saturday 12 pm - 12 am
- Sunday 12 pm - 11 pm
Which popular attractions are close to Institute of Contemporary Arts?
Nearby attractions include Duke of York Column, London (1 min walk), Carlton House Terrace, London (1 min walk), Mall Galleries, London (2 min walk), Royal Artillery Boer War Memorial, London (2 min walk).
How to get to Institute of Contemporary Arts by public transport?
The nearest stations to Institute of Contemporary Arts:
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Metro
Train
Ferry
Bus
- Trafalgar Square / Charing Cross Station • Lines: N26 (5 min walk)
- Charing Cross Station • Lines: N26 (8 min walk)
Metro
- Charing Cross • Lines: Bakerloo, Northern (6 min walk)
- Piccadilly Circus • Lines: Bakerloo, Piccadilly (8 min walk)
Train
- Charing Cross (9 min walk)
- London Waterloo (21 min walk)
Ferry
- Embankment • Lines: Green Tour, Rb1, Rb1X, Rb2, Rb6 (11 min walk)
- Westminster Pier • Lines: Blue Tour, Green Tour, Rb1, Rb1X, Rb2, Red Tour (12 min walk)