London Other Museums And Galleries

Institute Of Contemporary Arts (ICA). Housed in the grand Carlton House Terrace, the ICA is London’s center for avant-garde artists. Never shying away from the controversial, the ICA usually displays artwork that challenges and explores contemporary issues. The building holds a large ground-level and small upstairs gallery with temporary exhibits, an art-house cinema, a theater, a trendy cafe, and a relaxed bar that hosts frequent club nights and gigs. The Institute also regularly features talks and lectures. (The Mall. Charing Cross or Piccadilly Circus ☎020 7930 0493; www.ica.org.uk. Talks and lectures up to £10. Reduced prices M. Galleries open M-W and F-Su noon-7pm, Th noon-9pm. Cafe and bar open M noon-11pm, Tu-Sa noon-1am, Su noon-9pm. “Day membership,” with access to galleries, cafe, and bar M-F £2, concessions £1.50, Sa-Su £3, concessions £2. Cinema £8, M-F before 5pm £7; concessions £7/6.)

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