International Center of Photography Museum

Website: https://www.icp.org/

Hours: Varies by location and exhibition; check website for current hours.

Admission: Admission varies; major exhibitions often free or ticketed (check website).

The International Center of Photography (ICP) is a New York City museum and educational institution focused on photography and visual culture. It operates public galleries, a permanent collection, and a program of exhibitions and courses.

Exhibitions range from historical photographic surveys to contemporary projects and thematic shows; the centre also runs workshops, classes and public programs for students and professionals. The collection and exhibitions are presented in rotating displays rather than a single permanent exhibition.

Founded in 1974 by Cornell Capa, ICP has combined exhibition activity with education and archival work since its establishment. Over time it has operated at different sites in New York while maintaining its focus on photographic history and contemporary practice.

ICP is located in New York City and is reached easily by public transport from central Manhattan; check the institution’s website for current opening hours and ticketing information.

• Founding: Founded in 1974 by photographer and curator Cornell Capa; the organisation combines museum exhibitions with an active education program.

What to See#

• Galleries: Galleries and exhibition spaces used for rotating exhibitions of contemporary and historical photography, often including prints and photographic installations.
• School and public programs: Education and public programs including workshops, lectures and certificate courses run by the institution alongside its public exhibitions.

ICP’s locations have shifted over the years; check the official website for the current gallery address and nearest subway stations. In Manhattan, most sites are reachable by multiple subway lines and on-foot from major transfer hubs.

• Check the ICP website for current exhibitions and timed-entry tickets - the museum runs popular shows that sell out.
• Visit the bookshop: ICP's photo books and exhibition catalogs are curated with seriousness and occasional mischief.
• Take the subway to 34th St-Herald Square or Grand St (depending on which ICP location), then walk - the neighborhood changes quickly, and a short stroll is the best orientation.