Institute of Contemporary Arts, 12 Carlton House Terrace, The Mall, London SW1Y 5AH
Details
Accessibility
https://www.ica.art/access + https://www.ica.art/visual-story-guide
"We welcome all visitors, and improvements to the accessibility of the ICA are being made all the time. If you have an access requirement which we haven’t listed here, please get in touch in advance of your visit and we will make our best endeavours to help you.
Please contact us in advance of your visit for more information at access@ica.art or 020 7930 3647
Temporary ramp is accessible here for the 6 stairs into the building. This is our private staff and hire entrance on Carlton House Terrace. You can use this entrance if you are unable to access our main entrance on The Mall. We can arrange your arrival with our receptionist or Operations & Visitor Services Manager. There is a small passenger lift, but it is not large enough to accommodate a person using most large motorised wheelchairs. The individual would be required to transfer from their wheelchair into a chair placed in the lift, and our staff would transport the wheelchair separately. The passenger lift is not in a public area. Our staff will be happy to assist with this process but it will not be suitable for those who are unable to transfer from their wheelchair, or those using a motorised wheelchair.
Inside of lift width 87cm, depth 81cm.
Ground floor entrance width 57cm.
First floor entrance width 59cm.
To organise access requirements in advance email access@ica.art
If you are unsure that you are at the right entrance or location, please call 07921 860302
As of May 2024, we became an accredited Dementia-Friendly Venue.
"Becoming a dementia-friendly venue means that people living with dementia, their families and carers will be able to connect with the ICA enabling people to carry on doing the things they want to do and most likely used to do before being diagnosed. In short, a diagnosis should not stop you from doing things you enjoy."
https://www.ica.art/visual-story-guide#what-is-available
"Film certification: All films are ad-free and 18+ unless otherwise stated.
The screenings start with 10 min of curated trailers before each film. These trailers are all 18+ as well.
Children can be accompanied by an adult for screenings.
Ticket prices and concessions:
Visitors with a National Disabled Identification Card are entitled to a free exhibition ticket as well as the concessionary rate for all events.
Please bring proof of concession with you when you collect your tickets.
Free tickets are also available for companions or assistants where required.
Book by emailing access@ica.art
Or via telephone on 0207 930 3647 (Tue to Sun, 4:30 – 6pm)
Free for visitors where ticket prices are a barrier.
To request a complimentary ticket please email details to our Access Coordinator access@ica.art who will discreetly process your enquiry."
Brief description
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Institute_of_Contemporary_Arts
2025: "The Institute of Contemporary Arts (ICA) 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.""
Address
Institute of Contemporary Arts, 12 Carlton House Terrace, The Mall, London SW1Y 5AH
https://www.ica.art/contact-us
Phone
https://www.ica.art/contact-us
Website
Directions
https://www.ica.art/visit-contact "The Institute of Contemporary Arts is located between Buckingham Palace, 10 Downing Street and Piccadilly Circus in the heart of central London and easily accessible by public transport and bike. There is no parking on The Mall, but it is possible to drop off passengers at the main entrance. You can find metered parking bays in Waterloo Place and Carlton House Terrace, and there are also car parks in Whitcombe Street and Spring Gardens, both just off Trafalgar Square. You can also plan your journey with Transport for London’s Journey Planner or call them on 0343 222 1234.
Road closures: During high-profile events such as state visits, there is usually a large police presence on The Mall, Carlton House Terrace and Waterloo Place. Closures shown below are in addition to the closure of all park roads between 10:30 – 11:50am on days of Guard change. Changing of the Guard takes place every Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday at 10:45am. It does not take place when large events are held, such as State visits and the London Marathon."
Opening Times
Always check with the venue directly for up-to-date information including opening times and admission charges as they may be subject to change
https://www.ica.art/visit-contact
June 2025: "Monday: closed
Tue, Wed, Thu: 4pm – 11pmFri, Sat, Sun: 12pm – 11pm
EXHIBITION closes at 9pm
CAFE closes at 9pm
BAR opens 5pm – 10:30pm (Tue-Sat) and 5pm – 9pm (Sun)
BOOKSHOP and BOX OFFICE close at 11pm"
Transport
https://www.ica.art/visit-contact
2025: " – By tube:
The nearest stations are Charing Cross or Piccadilly Circus. From Charing Cross, follow the signs for Trafalgar Square, head through Admiralty Arch near the southwest corner on to The Mall: we're located approximately 50 metres along on the right hand side. From Piccadilly Circus, head down Lower Regent Street to Waterloo Place; the entrance is located at the bottom of the Duke of York Steps on your left.– By overground rail: The nearest train station is Charing Cross.
– By bus: There are many bus stops on or around Trafalgar Square (no bus services operate on The Mall itself).
– By bicycle:
We have racks for locking bikes at the top of the Duke of York Steps. There is a London Cycle Hire docking station directly behind the ICA on the corner of Waterloo Place and Carlton House Terrace. Please use Cyclestreets to plan your journey.
– By car or taxi:
There is no parking on The Mall, but it is possible to drop off passengers at the main entrance. You can find metered parking bays in Waterloo Place and Carlton House Terrace, and there are also car parks in Whitcombe Street and Spring Gardens, both just off Trafalgar Square.
You can also plan your journey with Transport for London’s Journey Planner or call them on 0343 222 1234.
Amenities
Travel Information
For further travel information please see: www.traveline.info
Or call Traveline on 0871 200 22 33
(Calls cost 12p per minute plus your phone company's access charge)
NB London ULTRA-LOW EMISSION ZONE
This started on 8 April 2019 in the Central London Congestion Charge Zone, and will extend to the whole of the London area within the
M25 Motorway from 25 October 2021.
For more details please see:
https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/driving/check-your-vehicle-35896
Vehicles registered with a 'disabled' or 'disabled passenger vehicles' tax class will benefit from a grace period after the ULEZ starts until 26 October 2025 as long as their vehicle doesn't change tax class, and this also applies to a 'disabled' vehicle registered outside the UK.
Location
Nearest Venues
275 metres*
*Distances are calculated in a straight line from the current venue, please allow extra time/distance based on available paths or roads.