Wheelchair-accessible entrance
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International Center of Photography Museum in New York
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New York, New York County, New York, US
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Wheelchair-accessible lift
Yes
Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Yes
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Good for kids
Yes
Restaurant
Yes
Toilets
Yes
Phone: +1 212-857-0000
Site: https://www.icp.org/
Site: https://www.icp.org/
Opening hours
- Monday:11AM–7PM
- Tuesday:Closed
- Wednesday:11AM–7PM
- Thursday:11AM–9PM
- Friday:11AM–7PM
- Saturday:11AM–7PM
- Sunday:11AM–7PM
Comments (199)
Nov 2021Another reviewer said that this was a collection of about 80 pictures and they were right. So much potential in this space and just an absolute waste of time to visit. There are thousands of talented visual artist working in this medium and with so much to choose from I cant understand why the two exhibits they offered were so incredibly bland.I expected to stay a couple of hours and I was out in 25 minutes. 10 of those minutes were spent wandering around and thinking I missed an exhibit wing. I did not. Much like the guy wrote above, the best thing was the visit to the Essex Market across the street.
Ducked in here to avoid the rain. Very nice museum of Photography, I need to visit more often. I ended up spending two hours enjoying the exhibit which was a little depressing... But a very well done piece by Eugene Richards - The Run On Time.
Its not a place you go to stare at and be dazzled by visually-pleasing, well-crafted photos, although some of them can be described that way. The photo installations (and some videos) offer insights on popular culture and socio-political issues, past and present. I found myself enjoying the commentary as much as the photos. Pay-as-you-wish every Thursday evening.
Roomy gallery with great, contemporary exhibits. Everyone from the front desk to the security were all really kind. I’m glad I went!
Two tiny rooms of tired, dated work for $14. Reading all captions I’m in and out in under 10 minutes. Capa would be furious. Horrible, awkward space. Empty all the time. Even staff cold and uninterested. Literally the size of an apartment. Horrible. Don’t look at their IG as it has ZERO correlation to the actual gallery. Should not really exist anymore as we have gorgeous, relevant spaces from MoMa to Whitney to New Museum and dozens of private galleries all over NYC. This was my 2nd visit and I’m here a week later still in shock at how bad it is.
Small but well-doted : there were 2 exhibitions when I visited, with simple but clear scenography. Helpful staff, and a well-stocked shop with plenty of books.
If you like photography and A/V exhibits, this is the place to go in NYC. Highly recommend to look at their website before heading out there, as exhibits are constantly changing and there is no permanent collection - so you might want to check out whats on before making the trek to the Bowery.
A small but amazing museum for photography.I absolutely loved the hip-hop exhibit.
Was excited to finally check this out . Gorgeous location and beyond pleasant staff . My problem was that we expected more photographers and more pictures to be on display . The current exhibit was interesting . Just left with a feeling that it was alright nothing spectacular .
Went for my first visit at the newLocation on Essex street and was pretty impressed. Upon entering is a nice little gift shop mostly books. Then up the elevator to the third floor. Right off the elevator a greeting of screens was a bit over stimulating for me personally as they were loud and big and unexpected. I ditched that floor pretty quickly. The exhibit on hip hop was extremely well presented and I strongly urge anyone who visits to take the time to view the video of photographers explaining their images. It was chasing pink that really made me wonder about the impact of racism’s continued impact on the psyche of black youth and the work that still needs to be done to combat it. And that is what I love about photography. Capturing not only the images and stories but tugging at our emotions so as to push us to be better. One star missing since the cafe is yet to be open. Hopefully next visit will be all stars!
Amazing place! Was so happy to see new exhibitions. It’s definitely must see in New York
Complete waste of time. A collection of about 80 photographs give or take, none of which qualified to be in a B grade social engineering magazine. I hope I can save you time and $16, so you can have a nice lunch, or just a nap under a tree. 🙏
Longer opening hours, look at Fotografiska in Stocholm, Sweden - during weekdays an saturdays they/we close at 01.00. Its all about creating options, connections and possibilities.Kerry C MohlinTheoralmedic@gmailSweden
Came here for my daughters school work. paid $12 and change for students
It is a very interesting museum. The gift shop has a plenty of interesting gifts and books for photographers. The coffee is comfortable and it is good to work on it. There is one evening you can pay what you wish. Very small museum. From there, go for a walk in Chinatown and Little Italy.
New outlooks on photography| great space to view different approaches to the medium
Interesting but certainly not what I would have expected from a photography museum. Main exhibit on hip-hop. Dont even know how to process what was showing on the top floor. Liked the pictures from early 1900s the best. Would not pay to come here again.
Really disappointing, I am sure they have a great collection but the exhibition is very short.
Awesome! Excellent affordable contemporary art space. Got a discounted combo ticket with the New Museum. I thought the gallery flow was a bit awkward, but maybe because of the volume of people. I wouldnt go here with my parents, but I enjoyed going myself! Looking forward to the next visit.
Fascinating museum if you are interested in photography, from either a historical OR artistic perspective. A bit of a step entrance fee, but I spent a few hours here poring over their 4 current exhibits. The exhibits rotate, so Id definitely consider returning in the future.
Saw fabulous exhibit of photos of the internment of Japanese-Americans During the period 1940 to 1942.
Excellent museum and the photos come to life especially the black n white ones and the tour guides were excellent giving us a historical background on the photographer. They also have a slideshow and I will see it the next time I go there. Nice place
A nice space over two floors with a Maman coffee bar on the first floor. Experience seems to depend on the current exhibition (Public, Private, Secret goes until January 2017), as this takes up most (if not all?) of the museum. Public, Private, Secret was thought-provoking even I didnt always get it. I came on a Thursday night, when entry is pay what you wish, because its near my apartment and seemed like something new and interesting to check out. Dont really feel the need to go back unless they have an exhibition thats particularly compelling to me. Note: Never been to their Midtown location. *Pay what you wish on Thursdays starting at 6 PM. Last entry to the galleries is 45 minutes prior to close (9 PM on Thursday, 6 PM other days, closed on Monday).
One of the treasures of NYC. And much better in the downtown space. Current exhibition on portraiture very moving and beautifully done, iconic photos that are familiar but have much more impact as originals. If you love photography its a must.
A peaceful, interesting place. This is a small museum , but the photo exhibits are wonderful. When you go to the bigger museums it can be very overwhelming. This museum was just the right size. Plus they have a wonderful cafe.
I cant believe they have the nerve to call this a photography museum. Im so disappointed. Nothing on cameras, technicalities, or aesthetics. Theres much more room for improvement on the captions. Considering all of the best photographers and cameras in the world, this is insulting. What a waste and an embarrassment of a beautiful space. Please change the name of this museum to something else.
Fancier name than actual content. Nice gallery but with few and not to interesting works. Some passable photographers. Not worth the 16 bucks.
Its one of my favourite museums with a large collection of photographs that Im sure youll love a lot. I just love this place but somehow this place is becoming a bit Faded and that I dont know why. Still, I love going there.
This place, in spite of its having moved to lesser premises, is still a must for every lover of photography who passes NYC.I was attracted by the The Decisive Moment show dedicated to Cartier Bressons landmark book. It was indeed moving, instructive, interesting. This alone was well worth the visit. The other shows - well, we cant keep stuck in the past, can we?Dont miss this place. Even the tiny gift store is well worth a visit.And of course, while in the neighborhood, you MUST have lunch/dinner at Katzs Deli! 😉
The name of the place or whatever its trying to be should be something more like Social Change Exhibit or the Unorganized Collection of Human Photography and the word International in it suggest that their works are of that caliber when I can find tons of other photos from Instagram that are superior in photographic skill and meaning or the effect of what they are trying to portray. Walking around the exhibit and looking at nearly 1000 pieces of photography, most of which were not work that I would necessarily show per se as it was work that most people could do. At most, 2 stood out, one was a picture of a deformed Japanese man being bathed which should have had a proper caption in the lines of born deformed as a result of atomic bomb radiation and another was a victim of horrific death. The basement was had larger, more colorful protest pieces but again, nothing that most people cant do and the video room just showing a panel discussion was not too great when I was looking for art. Unfortunately the toy cameras and lens timers at the store were inevitably the best part of the entire exhibit and go for clearance items if you want to save a buck.
A specialist museum with an impressive collection of photographs, many of which are from diverse and distance places. Many iconic figures are in the collection and some of the pictures recall distressing scenes such as wartimes. It is well worth a visit to this museum, its cafe, and shop.
A rather hidden and somewhat unknown gem, with a nice set of original and inspiring exhibits. I visited their exhibition of the work and letters of my photography hero, Henri Cartier-Bresson. Well worth checking out.
Very focused, well curated exhibits (with extensive explanation for each work - get ready to read, read, read) in a modern industrial space. The experience was so intense I actually felt tired afterward, but in a good way, like Id actually learned something important....if that makes any sense at all.
The best exibitits in New York
I just love this museum. Go here if you love photography, you will not be disappointed. They have a coat check, and you should not tip the coat check person, they cannot accept a tip. Cute little gift shop.
It used to be a spectacular museum of photography, with important exhibitions a few times a year. Since moving to the new location, its hit or miss. It seems like ICE is trying to cater to the social media crowd, and to those who came to see the New Museum. It rarely now builds on its own strengths. In trying so hard to be hip, the new curating vision misses the Institutes strengths.
Visited on their opening day (free admission!). Equally surprised and disappointed at the amount of video installations on display at, certainly a majority of what was on show was moving image.The space itself is quite similar too the old ICP, the big entrance gallery is no more, and a small cafe has replaced it at the new location. Hope they smooth out the problems after a few weeks of being open.
The current exhibition about the Japanese American Internment Camps of World War II is an excellent example, I think, of the power of photography to allow us to enter somewhat into the experiences of others across time. The potential is there, that by getting glimpses of injustice we will then work to ensure that history does not repeat itself. It is a comprehensive exhibition that offers several viewpoints from photographers of the day.
Last admission 1 hour before closing is a ridiculous policy totally out of line with every other museum in New York and not posted on the website. I was extremely loyal to your midtown location and went to every show. Being turned away without notice after hauling all the way to the LES made it clear they dont care about their former patrons in the slightest.
Some of the exhibits can be obscure (which can be a plus) and sometimes they exhibit the heavy hitters. The location is easy to find, the space is just right not overwhelming, the cafe is inviting, the lectures can be amazing.
Just spend me 2 hours to check all the photos, a lot of pics shown a sadly world.
The ICP Museum just recently relocated to this spot on Bowery. Its roomy, with exhibit space spread over two floors. The French cafe Maman now has an outpost inside offering a variety of amazing salads, sandwiches and desserts. The inaugural exhibition is a fascinating study that crosses all media so it offers more than just still photographs. Another nice touch: they have gender neutral bathrooms.
Very interesting exhibit of photography. The presentation was on an artist who covered money and the influence it had on children born into money and people and what they spend it on. Plastic surgery, elaborate homes and of course the crash that ask to often occurs.
A very good experience, really enjoyed the cartier-besson exhibit and the identify multiply her. Thought provoking and excellent design and selection. Also had Barbara Hammer, which was a pleasant suprise.
I did not learn anything new on the current exhibition. Agree with the comment about twitter junk to be paid. Not artistic content but more a social one, even if the idea is vital - the way it is realized is boring, monotonous and disgusting. Dont recommend (at least PUBLIC, PRIVATE, SECRET exhibition).Coffee in MAMAN saved the mood though :)
I’ve been a member since the 80’s when the locale was 5th Ave @ 94th then @ 43rd and Sixth Avenue.....all jewels and now Bowery off of Houston a gem and latest jewel in the crown! Always and steadfastly maintaining an eye forward and curating exhibitions with perfection.
Interesting exhibits, a mixture old and new documentaries as well as modern photography but for me not worth the $14 entrance fee as they only have a small basement and part of the ground floor for exhibit space.
Two level photo center with a small café, shop, and small movie area. Exhibits in December 2018 were okay - look up ahead to confirm exhibit and tour availability (limited tour options).
We were super disappointed! I was hoping for a photography museum and almost all of the content was video. The still photos were mostly magazine covers or instagram screenshots so it wasnt what I had in mind. The whole exhibit only took about 10 minutes to get through and I felt a bit ripped off at $14/ticket.
A decent center with small book shop and moderate cafe for socializing after visiting an exhibit. Thursday has special pricing, so go then if youre on a budget.
This was a very interesting spot to visit. The exhibitions were very emotionally charged with horror, heartbreak, humor and more. I love the entrance area with the computer where you can browse decades of photos. Very interesting.
Amazing exhibits. Excellent for understanding that photography can be thought provoking and beautiful. A must see!
Really Great exhibit. If you have some free time.. Please check it out. You wont regret it.
Beautiful space. Great exhibits. Bit pricy, but worth it. If you like photography it’s a good stop!
If youre interested in understand how modern photography developed, this is the place to vist. Centrally located, thought provoking exhibits and world-class photographs. Whats not to like...lol.
The coffee shop was a bad experience today. I ordered a yogurt with granola and fruit and a cappuccino. The cappuccino was bland and the yogurt had a back curly hair poking out of it. When I told the barista about the hair, he rolled his eyes and said, “I guess I’ll make another one”. I’ll never go back.
Wonderful exhibit (Lauren Greenfield). Museum is a nice size-not overwhelming, but showcasing a great variety of work.
It is a right wing persons nightmare. An intellectually stimulating exhibit with politically charged opinions. But it is a radical left wing establishment with some controversial ideas. But we still had fun and I respect their opinions.
Really great permanent and temporary exhibit. Reasonable price at $14. Fairly small, but well worth it.
They have such a great and valuable programs at school. The library has decent photography books and all the equipment are in great condition.
Excellent rotating exhibits and very friendly staff. I frequent the gift shop and usually check several presents off the Christmas list each year. Good book selection, cute jewelry, and good creative gifts for younger kids.
I’ve taken many classes at ICP and I love it, it’s like my second home now and they have the best resources in the city
Had a chance to visit it for the first time last night for JFK exhibit, the place is not to big or too small, there were a few other wonderful street photography exhibitions being displayed, i spent about an hour walking around and enjoying it, a great place to visit if you love photography, there is also a nice gift shop there with some excellent photobooks and even some film cameras :)
Amazing experience in NYC. The store is a bit small, but the exhibitions are great and well curated and produced. The staff is friendly.
Very interesting well curated exhibits. Took off a star because there is only one exhibit at a time. A small facility.
If it was possible to give this no stars I would. I recently visited the new Bowery location. I love photography and this place was seriously awful. This was a horrible excuse for a photo museum. No creativity. Small exhibits. Incredibly overpriced. Disgusting content. Barely any photos. Mostly videos of snapshots and YouTube videos. This started out as a top priority for me to visit in the city and wow was I EXTREMELY disappointed. Dont waste your money and dont take your children. Also the website needs to be updated to show the address has changed. What a complete joke. I only wish I could unsee what I saw and get a refund. The MET is only $2 more. Go there instead. They have a huge photography section.
Interesting exhibition, staff is friendly and helpful
I took a ton of classes here over the years. the instructors are awesome, facilities are state of the art
Sounds like a good school, but is it a high school or a college?
Nice place but I don’t like exhibition. To much dramatic and I can’t find motivation for looking everything.
A quite place to stay, photos without description. Pay what you wish on Thursday after 6. Skip this one if time is limited in NYC
Photos appropriated from Celebrity Twitter feeds and recycled YouTube video searches apparently are museum worthy here. Sadly a complete waste of time.
This amazing center will re-kindle your love affair with photography – the exhibits are amazing and the classes are amazing. Come on Friday Nights for Free Admission.
The exhibitions were really mesmerising and there were plenty of inspirational works on display, however I was very disappointed by the lack of enthusiasm of the staff, especially the woman behind the bar. Very moody and everyone looked like they did not want to be there which really ruined the experience for me.
I enjoyed this amazing collection of photographs that presents a history of photography as well as national and international history through photos. Very enjoyable and educational
Come here to check out one of the dynamic exhibitions or sign up for a class (levels vary from amateur to professional). Tours are also scheduled daily, providing introductory overview of the museum.
My favorite photographer was Eugene Richards because his pictures express the problems and issues in life and brings awareness to it
Every exhibit exceeded expectations. Staff is very helpful and friendly. I will be returning often!
Expensive for what it shows, and the coffeeshop rips you off too. Nice shop though, and free tables to study, eat, sit with your computer.
Small space with contemporary exhibits. Near Bryant Park.
Nice and small museum with 2 exibition galleries for permanent exibition go the Jersey City building.
Ive been a photographer for 46 years and an avid fan of ICP since its creation. I just visited the new location in the Bowery ( 12/29 ) and viewed the current exhibitions...the place is a joke and the exhibitions are a poor excuse for photo and film art. Ive seen far better at grammar school art fairs.My last visit to a formerly iconic institution in the world of photography
Taken classes for many years and have found the teachers to be overall quite excellent. As an adult beginner having never known the existence of fine art photography or taken any art classes, I found the teachers in some of the beginning classes to not have the patience needed to guide newbies. If you can persevere through the occasional arrogant teachers, I would say one would gain a lot from the classes there. They do offer a variety of classes covering a wide range of subject matter.
I went for the exhibit on the Japanese concentration camps.very nice space, and theres even a cafe before you go in.
The Museum was interesting but I was expecting few more photos and less readings.
Comprehensive but tediuos exhibits
Fantastic exhibit, nice bright cafe open to the public. Online classes are excellent.
Terrific place if you are interested in Photography. Christopher Phillips is a sensational curator and educator.
Small space, but quality photography. Five stars for the Lauren Greenfield show
A place for learning and enjoying photography
Good place for photography lovers and not only. They have a very cozy coffee shop.
The space was great, I personally was not too fond of the exhibition but was good.
Love coming here for the exhibitions. Staff is always super friendly and helpful!
Its a great museum. We really enjoyed it.
Great experience, enjoyed the Henri Cartier-Bresson exhibit
A great entertaining place with photos that speak volumes(not Reccomended for young children as some contain gore)
Continuing Ed classes are well organized and have great teachers. I had a wonderful experience at their offsite location, Splashlight Studios. I recommend ICP to everyone who wants to enhance their photography education.
I was a good place. I like to photos that were taken. They captured every moment well.
Nice exhibit but very small and over priced.
Great place....wish it had more classic/traditional photography
The Day the music died is a powerful exhibit about power and control surrounding the war on terror a must see.
ICP Is a one of a kind institution. They offer class for every level of photographer and any genre of the art form.
Fantastic exhibit of Sebastião Salgado. Many of his photos are simply breathtaking.
By far the best and most moving visit to a museum I can remember.
Only saw the current exhibit, which was a bit all over the place and unorganized for the hefty price they charge you
It is THE museum every photographer should visit once in their life.
Very nice space with great exhibitions about photography.
It is a unique experience, all the pieces of the place are incredible
Only three rooms with just few potographes. It is not worth money.
Nice space, but lazy and stupid curation. Random Twitter junk isnt worth paying for.
I was hoping to see more photographs and less video. Great bookstore.
What a gem. Great exhibitions and space to learn about photography.
Great place to see the documentary photos of history, place and people.
Great pictures collection
I Really Enjoying The Museum And The Admission Is So Cheper
What is Magnum? Its not a bank.Great exhibitions.
A bit pricey but the Lauren Greenfield show is worth the money
Beautiful gallery, lots of fun for fashion week!
Nice space. Great exhibit
The cafe and building are fab. The photos are always amazing.
Quality. (1st Floor). Lower floor was not for me. But it was still worth it!
I like this pictures with the limousine driver smoking hookah
Great facility - just a tad expensive
Really fabulous exhibit of Henri Cartier Bresson
Generation Wealth. GO NOW, if you dont walk out disgusted with the state of our youth, youre not human.
Beautifully curated, some of the most important imagery thought history
Great exhibition and very nice staff
Mason hall was great! Fabulous attention to all!
Enjoyed my visit. Not very large.
Small but really nice
Interesting thought provoking exhibits. Visually and intellectually rewarding.
Great variety, well curated. Love the space.
Excellent exhibit of USA Japanese internment during WWII.
Great exhibits of world class photographers.
The Eugene Richards exhibit will make you cry.
Great photos but were lacking in galleries
Lacks details needed to make the photos meaningful. Did not enjoy
Coolest photography Museum Ive been to.
They have a beautiful display of photographs
Ok did not go in
This place is phenomenal! Definitely worth the time!!
Peaceful place to gather thought and admiring great works
The best place for education and review of photographs!
Amazing work around civil and social justice.
Beautiful, quiet place to read and explore.
Too much flashing video, not enough print for my taste
Contemporary themes supported with photos.
A great place to visit for photographers
Friendly staff, great exhibitions.
Great exhibitions
Good display of pictures from the Magnum group.
Well curated exhibitions. Good space.
Good show. Nice building.
An interesting place to spend a few hours.
Great place for photography lovers
Very good expositions!
This was a really thought-provoking museum
Good photography museum.
I love this, very educational
Recent exhibit was too weird.
Lovely space with good work
Nice , small museum
Great exhibitions!
Script My Experience International
Very peaceful and interesting
Very small museum.
Very small exhibit
Great phot museum
Always amazing.
Ok...not very impressive
Overpriced, like everything in NYC.
Excellent exhibits
Great exhibitions!
Beatiful magnum manifesto exibition
Very small Exhibition
Great place to stop by
Wonderful Magnum show!!!
Great exhibition.
Moving while even static
Food for thought exhibition
Nice place for photographs
Ok
Good
Never disappoints!
Good
Good
The pictures where not so interesting
Iconic
Good
Total reviews rating 4.4
199 Reviews for International Center of Photography Museum 2023:
Review №1
2022-06-03Beautiful space. Love how the current exhibition of “William Klein” was curated. The spots lights was hitting some prints too bright but it’s all good. Overall a beautiful artistic experience from a street photographer. Need to go back to see this show again.
Review №2
2022-07-03The best photography museum in New York City if not the world, ICP always has great exhibitions such as the current William Klein: YES show. I will also always remember the legendary Capa in color exhibition. The new exhibition spaces on Essex Street on the Lower East Side are great.
Review №3
2022-06-26This is my first visit to the lower East side location of the ICP. We went for the William Klein exhibit which was fascinating and beautifully presented. I’m a photography fan and I have been to the ICPs original location on upper fifth Avenue and their next location in Midtown, prior to moving to the lower east side. You can reserve tickets for Thursday evenings, no charge but there is an optional donation requested. There is a small gift shop with some lovely items and a small café near the admission area.
Review №4
2021-11-29Student tickets cost $12 and the exhibitions were located in the second and the third floor. Great selection of works. I really enjoyed the exhibition. I wished that it was bigger considering we payed $12 for half an hour or so for a student ticket...
Review №5
2022-05-08Lost a whole afternoon and the chance of visiting other museums because you do not comunicate properly about closing times due change of collections. Crossed here from a completeley different island for nothing! Your PR person should get booted.
Review №6
2022-05-02The Photographer’s gallery in London is sooo much better. Exhibition was minimalist, so little for such a large space. I was in and out in 20 minutes.Lifeless. Disappointed.
Review №7
2022-04-1530-60 minute max time to see beautiful photographs. I went on a Friday afternoon and there were only a half dozen people there. If you dont like crowds or want to go somewhere different, try IPC
Review №8
2019-06-10The museum was so beautiful. There were many great pieces in exhibition and the stories behind them were deeply touching. Their current exhibition For Freedoms: Where Do We Go From Here is also very inspiring and I cant find words to justify it. If you ever have a chance you need to come by and have a look at this place. Id say a max hour and a half of two hours is necessary to give this place a good look.
Review №9
2020-01-25So impressed. Fantastic use of space and such compelling exhibits spotlighting unique cultural phenomenons we should all be learning more about. These artists deserve the spotlight.
Review №10
2021-10-03It is a must-see in New York, if you like art museums, even though I would call it what it is and not necessarily an art museum. We loved the two main stories that were displayed when we went. They were unique in their own way. It is big a huge museum so don’t expect to be there for many hours. The customer service at the front was excellent. The employees were very polite.