Institute of Contemporary Art Boston: Museum Building GuidesThe Institute of Contemporary Art, designed by Diller + Scofidio (now Diller Scofidio + Renfro), was the first new art museum to be built in Boston in a century. Opened in December 2006, the ICA is located on a small parcel of land on Boston Harbor and this is the 25th location for the museum in its 75 year history and its first, permanent, free standing home. "The ICA's decision to hire Diller + Scofidio reflected our belief in the firm's vision that