1717 E. 7th Street
Los Angeles, CA 90021
213-928-0833
General Information: info@theicala.org
Press Inquiries: communications@theicala.org
ICA LA Shop: shop@theicala.org
Exhibitions Department: exhibitions@theicala.org
Learning & Engagement Department: learning@theicala.org
Schools (K-12, colleges, and universities): For groups larger than 10 please email learning@theicala.org
Tours: Explore ICA LA’s exhibitions accompanied by a variety of individuals—artists, writers, museum staff, and other guest guides. Visit our Calendar page to see about upcoming POV tours. To schedule a private tour, please contact info@theicala.org. We ask that you please schedule your tour at least two weeks in advance and we will do our best to accommodate based on availability. All exhibition tours are free and available to the public. Live ASL interpretation can be available by request.
By Car: The ICA LA is accessible by the 5 and 101 freeways at Seventh Street, and 10 freeway at Santa Fe Ave.
Parking: Free onsite parking is available at ICA LA (during normal operating hours). Usage of our parking lot is permitted only for the duration of your visit.
Street and lot parking near the ICA LA is limited. View the ICA LA Parking Map for parking options.
Transit and Cycling: We strongly encourage the use of ride-sharing services, public transit, or cycling. To plan your trip by public transit, use Metro Trip Planner
Some suggested routes: MTA bus lines 60, 62, and 720 at 7th/Decatur, or 16, 18, 53, 62, or 720 bus lines at 6th/Central. MTA Gold line at Little Tokyo/Arts District (followed by a 1.2 mile walk south on Alameda or 4 min. car ride)
Cyclists, plan your visit to ICA LA using LADOT or Metro bike maps. Metro Bike Share is also a great way to get around downtown.
Coat and Bag Check: We do not have a coat and bag check. Visitors are allowed to hang their items on our bright yellow coat rack before entering the gallery space. We encourage you to leave large bags (including large backpacks and luggage) and oversized strollers at home or in your vehicle when visiting.
Photography: We encourage you to take photos while visiting the museum for personal use, including social media, unless otherwise noted. However, the use of flash photography, tripods, and “selfie sticks” are not permitted. Videotaping without permission is prohibited.
Galleries: We love art, and we know that you do too, but please, do not touch the art on view (unless otherwise noted). Youth under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Food and drink are not permitted in the galleries. Sketching is permitted with pencil only and in notebooks not exceeding 8 ½ x 11 inches (21.5 x 28 cm). In the interest of visitor safety, easels, stools, and sitting on the floor are not permitted. Please be mindful of your fellow visitors and restrict cell phone usage to outside of the galleries.
Smoking: Smoking is not permitted in any area of the ICA LA, including the Courtyard.
Accessibility: All public spaces at ICA LA are wheelchair accessible. Should you need further assistance, visit the Front Desk. An on-site wheelchair is available for those who need to borrow it for their visit. ADA–defined service animals are welcome to accompany visitors.
Additional Resources: Exhibition and program related texts in English and Spanish are available to visitors at the Front Desk, and on the exhibition pages of our website.
Nearby downtown and eastside museums:
The Broad
California African American Museum
Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles (MOCA)
The Underground Museum
Vincent Price Museum
Planning to make a day of your trip downtown? For a list of galleries, artist-run spaces, and other institutions to visit, we recommend Curate.LA and For Your Art.