Regardless of your age, there’s something about ice cream that inspires a sense of childlike glee. After all, it’s hard not to love this delectable and chilly treat, with its vibrant colors and mouthwatering flavors. Most of us have fond memories of enjoying a few scoops with loved ones, but there’s one new museum in New York City where you can take your love for all things ice cream to an entirely new level. That’s right: after the success of several temporary pop-ups throughout the United States, the Museum of Ice Cream has officially opened a permanent location in the Big Apple. When you’re ready for an unforgettable family outing, round up a few loved ones and head out for the sweetest museum-going experience imaginable.
Flickr/Thomas Hawk New York’s new permanent Museum of Ice Cream is the perfect place to spend a day, whether you’re eight years old or eighty. The museum opened its doors to the public on December 14th, 2019, drawing in impressive crowds and offering visitors a first look at the sweetest new spot in the city.
Flickr/mliu92 When you choose to drop by, you’ll find yourself immersed in a colorful wonderland that pays homage to everyone’s favorite dairy treat with a variety of exhibits and photo ops. In total, the museum features 13 installations that range from a three-story slide to an area for cone-hoop basketball. There’s truly something here to delight everyone.
Facebook/Museum of Ice Cream Stroll through a “Hall of Scoops,” explore a jungle gym of pastel colors, and choose your own ice cream-inspired name to make the experience extra memorable. Of course, no visit to the Museum of Ice Cream is complete without snapping a few photos in the giant sprinkle pool, where you’ll find yourself immersed in a sea of color and creativity.
Facebook/Museum of Ice Cream By the time your exploring is through, you’ll likely be craving ice cream - and the museum doesn’t disappoint, offering each visitor a vanilla soft-serve treat topped with sprinkles. If you still can’t get enough, be sure to stop in at the publicly accessible retail store and cafe, where you can purchase a few extra treats to round out the sweetest day ever.
Tickets to the Museum of Ice Cream cost $39 per person, while children ages 2 and under can enter for free. To learn more or purchase tickets for an upcoming date, click here.
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New York’s new permanent Museum of Ice Cream is the perfect place to spend a day, whether you’re eight years old or eighty. The museum opened its doors to the public on December 14th, 2019, drawing in impressive crowds and offering visitors a first look at the sweetest new spot in the city.
Flickr/mliu92
When you choose to drop by, you’ll find yourself immersed in a colorful wonderland that pays homage to everyone’s favorite dairy treat with a variety of exhibits and photo ops. In total, the museum features 13 installations that range from a three-story slide to an area for cone-hoop basketball. There’s truly something here to delight everyone.
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Stroll through a “Hall of Scoops,” explore a jungle gym of pastel colors, and choose your own ice cream-inspired name to make the experience extra memorable. Of course, no visit to the Museum of Ice Cream is complete without snapping a few photos in the giant sprinkle pool, where you’ll find yourself immersed in a sea of color and creativity.
By the time your exploring is through, you’ll likely be craving ice cream - and the museum doesn’t disappoint, offering each visitor a vanilla soft-serve treat topped with sprinkles. If you still can’t get enough, be sure to stop in at the publicly accessible retail store and cafe, where you can purchase a few extra treats to round out the sweetest day ever.
Have you checked out one of the museum’s pop-up locations throughout the country during your travels? Be sure to share your experiences and favorite photos with us in the comment section!
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