Institute of Contemporary Art, San Jose

Name: Institute of Contemporary Art
Address: 560 S 1st St, San Jose, 95113-2806, United States
Telephone: +1 408-283-8155

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The Institute of Contemporary Art San José is a nonprofit art center and gallery founded in 1980, and located in the SoFA District of Downtown San Jose. It supports contemporary artists working in painting, printmaking, sculpture, photography, new media works and site-specific installations. ICA San José is member and community supported. The art center offers rotating art exhibitions with free admission, along with public programs, education programs, and community events. ()

Coordinates: 37°19'40"N, 121°53'2"W

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560 S 1st StCentral San Jose (Downtown San Jose)San Jose 95113-2806 United States

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+1 408-283-8155

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Institute of Contemporary Art open?

Institute of Contemporary Art is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 10 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 5 pm
Thursday 10 am - 5 pm
Friday 10 am - 5 pm
Saturday 12 pm - 5 pm
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Institute of Contemporary Art?

Nearby attractions include San Jose Museum of Quilts & Textiles, San Jose (1 min walk), Movimiento de Arte y Cultura Latino Americana, San Jose (2 min walk), Anno Domini Gallery, San Jose (6 min walk), Dohrmann Building, San Jose (7 min walk).

How to get to Institute of Contemporary Art by public transport?

The nearest stations to Institute of Contemporary Art:

Bus

South 1st Street & East Reed Street • Lines: 66, 68 (1 min walk)
South 2nd Street & East San Salvador Street • Lines: 66, 68 (5 min walk)

Light rail

Convention Center • Lines: Blue, Green (10 min walk)
San Antonio • Lines: Blue, Green (11 min walk)

Train

San Jose Diridon (27 min walk)
Tamien (27 min walk)