by Museum of Ice Cream
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A candy-colored SoHo experience with more than a dozen themed rooms, a giant sprinkle pool to jump into, and a three-story indoor slide. Ice cream tastings are included along the way.
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| Monday | 10 AM – 7 PM |
| Tuesday | 10 AM – 7 PM |
| Wednesday | 10 AM – 5 PM |
| Thursday | 10 AM – 7 PM |
| Friday | 9:30 AM – 8:30 PM |
| Saturday | 9:30 AM – 8:30 PM |
| Sunday | 10 AM – 7 PM |
Plan 60-90 minutes; slide requires age 3+ and 44 inches tall
General admission from $39 (varies by date/time); kids 2 and under free
Open daily. Pick a date to add it to your plans.
Ages 2–17.
General admission from $39 (varies by date/time); kids 2 and under free
Sunday: 10 AM–7 PM · Monday: 10 AM–7 PM · Tuesday: 10 AM–7 PM · Wednesday: 10 AM–5 PM · Thursday: 10 AM–7 PM · Friday: 9:30 AM–8:30 PM · Saturday: 9:30 AM–8:30 PM. Plan 60-90 minutes; slide requires age 3+ and 44 inches tall
558 Broadway, 10012, in SoHo, Manhattan.
Yes. Museum of Ice Cream New York is indoors, so it works on rainy or cold days.
Tickets are handled by Museum of Ice Cream: museumoficecream.com.
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