Looking for one of the most colorful, kid-approved, and Instagrammable experiences in New York City? The Museum of Ice Cream in NYC delivers all that and more. Perfect for families, ice cream lovers, and travelers seeking unique photo ops, this immersive attraction turns dessert into an adventure.
What Is the Museum of Ice Cream?
Part interactive art exhibit, part indoor playground, part sugary daydream—the Museum of Ice Cream NYC is a vibrant, multi-sensory space with over a dozen themed rooms. Highlights include:
- A giant sprinkle pool for diving
- A pink subway car perfect for selfies
- Infinity mirrors and pastel-themed installations
- Unlimited ice cream samples throughout the visit
Family Highlight
Kids (and adults) can enjoy inventive ice cream flavors while sliding down a three-story indoor slide or spinning through a pastel-hued carousel. It’s the kind of place where grown-ups won’t mind standing in line for sprinkles.
đź“Ť Museum Info at a Glance
- Location:Â 558 Broadway, New York, NY 10012
- Opened:Â Reimagined for NYC in 2024
- Duration: Plan for 60–90 minutes
- Perfect For:Â Families, content creators, birthday trips, rainy days
- Accessibility:Â Family-friendly, stroller accessible
🎟️ Where to Book Tickets
To secure your ideal time slot, book ahead of your visit—especially on weekends.
- ✅ Museum of Ice Cream – Official Site
- ✅ Viator – Museum of Ice Cream NYC Tickets
- ✅ Tiqets – MOIC New York
- ✅ GetYourGuide – MOIC Admission
🎫 Tour Packages That Include MOIC NYC
The Museum of Ice Cream is also featured in several NYC experience bundles:
- Viator’s NYC Family Fun Packages
- GetYourGuide – NYC Museum Options
- Instagrammable NYC Tour – Viator
👀 Inconspicuous Traveler’s Honest Review
Our daughters (both under 12) had this bookmarked before we even booked flights. And honestly? It didn’t disappoint. If you have kids who love ice cream—or selfies—this is a win.
The tour is self-paced outside of timed entry, which meant we could explore at our own speed. Each room had a themed design and dessert samples to try (yes, you can get seconds). The girls were in heaven.
We booked this for the first afternoon of our trip to get it out of the way—and I’m glad we did. They weren’t distracted during other activities wondering when “the ice cream thing” was coming.
That said, it’s a “one and done” kind of place for us. Memorable and worth it—but not one we’d revisit soon.
P.S. My 6-year-old said the Museum of Ice Cream was her favorite part of New York. That’s a glowing review.
🍨 Inconspicuous Tips
- Don’t go after a full meal. Aim for a mid or late afternoon visit—or go all in and have ice cream for dinner.
- Go at your own pace. Some families spend an hour, others stay two. There’s no rush.
- Bring water. Ice cream makes you thirsty, and bottled water in the gift shop isn’t cheap. BYO bottle.
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