"Full disclosure: I worked here for five great years. This museum sits at the edge of Boston Harbor, and it makes great use of its location. It has stunning views of the water and a ferry that will take you across the harbor to its project space in summertime. To be honest, it doesn't matter what’s on view; whatever it is will be brand new and terrifically installed. Go catch the vibe of the best contemporary art has to offer."

Once crammed into a tiny building in Back Bay, the ICA is now the cultural cornerstone of the Seaport. The dramatic, glass-walled building houses galleries, a theatre and a café. The museum prides itself on being a showcase for challenging works.

You can’t visit Seaport Boulevard without a quick detour to the leading art museum in Boston. The angular glass-paneled architecture of the Institute of Contemporary Art (ICA) is a piece of art in itself, while inside vast light-filled spaces house the very best of the contemporary art collections in the city. Works by emerging local artists are regularly showcased alongside established international names and music, dance, talks and family activities are also woven into the annual program.