Monica A.
9/10/2025
Visiting the ICA Watershed has become a summer tradition for me since 2021. The ICA itself has been one of my happy places ever since I moved to Boston, and the Watershed is such a cool extension...
ICA Watershed
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256 Marginal St
E Boston, MA 02128
Located in the Boston Harbor Shipyard and Marina in East Boston, the ICA Watershed is a seasonal art exhibition space that opens from late May through Labor Day each year. Situated in a 15,000-square-foot former condemned space, this venue hosts one exhibition each summer, showcasing innovative works by acclaimed artists.
The Watershed's renovation was designed by the award-winning Anmahian Winton Architects, preserving the industrial character of the building while repurposing it into a cultural hub. Visitors can explore past exhibitions such as immersive video installations, monumental sculptures, and large-scale installations by international artists.
In addition to exhibitions, the Watershed serves as a community-oriented space, hosting workshops, programs, and events that engage with the local East Boston community. With a focus on accessibility, the venue ensures wheelchair and stroller accessibility, offering various seating options and large-format texts. The ICA Watershed represents the intersection of contemporary art, civic engagement, and urban vitality, enriching the cultural landscape of Boston.
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Liz P.
9/4/2021
This was a cool place to explore, but don't budget spending a lot of time here, as it's basically one big exhibition. To get here, you can either walk up (if you live or are in East Boston) OR...
Jenny T.
6/26/2022
Came here for an exhibition once and I LOVED it. So many photo spots, clean bathrooms, and spacious! To get to the watershed, I boarded a Ferry at Seaport (by the Institute of Contemporary Art)....
Ellen K.
7/31/2021
My friend and I made it our mission to visit the Watershed after we snagged our free Thursday evening admissions ticket at the ICA (available 10am every Thursday for reservation online). We had to...
Jonathan C.
11/29/2021
Went early on a weekend and it was easy to get to. Admission was free and parking was free on Marginal Way. The parking limit is 2 hours and is in effect from mon-fri 8am-6pm. Street cleaning is...
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