by International Center of Photography
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A Lower East Side photography museum with changing exhibitions that spark conversations about pictures and storytelling. Kids 14 and under are free, making it an easy art stop for families.
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| Monday | 10:30 AM – 6:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 10:30 AM – 6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 10:30 AM – 6:30 PM |
| Thursday | 10:30 AM – 8 PM |
| Friday | 10:30 AM – 6:30 PM |
| Saturday | 10:30 AM – 6:30 PM |
| Sunday | 10:30 AM – 6:30 PM |
Open daily
Adults $18; kids 14 and under free; $5 Thursdays 5-8pm
Open daily. Pick a date to add it to your plans.
Ages 6–17.
Adults $18; kids 14 and under free; $5 Thursdays 5-8pm
Sunday: 10:30 AM–6:30 PM · Monday: 10:30 AM–6:30 PM · Tuesday: 10:30 AM–6:30 PM · Wednesday: 10:30 AM–6:30 PM · Thursday: 10:30 AM–8 PM · Friday: 10:30 AM–6:30 PM · Saturday: 10:30 AM–6:30 PM. Open daily
84 Ludlow St, 10002, in the Lower East Side, Manhattan.
Yes. International Center of Photography is indoors, so it works on rainy or cold days.
Tickets are handled by International Center of Photography: icp.org.
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