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ICP

International Center of Photography

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The International Center of Photography is the world's leading institution dedicated to photography and visual culture, committed to presenting photography's past and exploring its future through exhibitions, education, and community programs. Founded in 1974 by Cornell Capa, ICP has shown the work of some of the most important photographers of the 20th and 21st centuries.

Est. 1974

Permanent Collection

ICP's collection of over 200,000 photographs includes essential works from the history of photojournalism and documentary photography, as well as pioneering works in fine art photography. The collection includes exceptional holdings from Robert Capa, Weegee, Roman Vishniac, and many other photographic masters.

Collection Highlights

Robert Capa photojournalism archiveWeegee (Arthur Fellig) photography collectionRoman Vishniac documentation of pre-war Jewish EuropeMagnum Photos collectionW. Eugene Smith photo essaysContemporary digital photography acquisitions
Explore the Collection

Hours & Admission

Hours

MondayClosed
Tuesday11am – 6pm
Wednesday11am – 6pm
ThursdayToday11am – 8pm
Friday11am – 6pm
Saturday11am – 6pm
Sunday11am – 6pm

Open until 8pm Thursdays. Closed Monday.

Admission

General$16
Students$12
Seniors$12
Children under 14Free

Pay-what-you-wish on Thursdays from 6pm to 8pm.

  • ✦Pay-what-you-wish Thursdays 5–7pm

Access & Getting There

Accessibility

  • ♿ Wheelchair accessible

Amenities

🛍Gift Shop

Getting There

B/D to Grand St; J/Z to Bowery

Plan Your Visit

79 Essex St, New York, NY 10002

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Call: (212) 857-0000

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