Museum of Ice Cream NYC: Ice Cream Museum in New York

What to Know About Museum of Ice Cream NYC

• Museum of Ice Cream NYC stands apart from other museums in New York. There are no paintings or sculptures here. This playful museum is entirely dedicated to ice cream.
• The museum was founded in 2016 by Maryellis Bunn and Manish Vora. It originally opened in the Meatpacking neighborhood in lower Manhattan. A few years later, it relocated and reopened in December 2019 in SoHo, also in Manhattan.
• The museum’s concept? “Bring the universal power of ice cream to life by creating experiences that spark imagination and help you rediscover the child within,” the museum explains. The goal is straightforward: give you a relaxing, indulgent good time.
• Following its success, the museum has expanded to other cities across the United States and Asia. You’ll find similar museums in Austin, Chicago, Singapore, and Shanghai. Ice cream’s reach keeps growing.

What to See at Museum of Ice Cream NYC

• Museum of Ice Cream traces the history of ice cream from its origins around the 7th century during China’s Tang Dynasty. You’ll then follow its arrival in America in 1744. After this quick introduction, you’ll dive into the main attraction: the museum is designed to be playful and perfect for photos.
• The museum’s three floors feature surprising interactive installations all about ice cream. You can board a candy-pink New York subway car, sit inside a giant ice cream cone, or test your aim by tossing ice cream balls into cones.
• Another wild experience: dive into a pool filled with giant sprinkles and cherries. Don’t miss the slide or the photo opportunity at the base of a giant ice cream ball.
• The museum shop is worth exploring too. You’ll find plenty of ice cream-themed gadgets and souvenirs. And you can’t leave without tasting the museum’s ice cream.

Visiting Museum of Ice Cream NYC

• Address: 558 Broadway, New York. The museum is located between Spring Street and Prince Street in SoHo.
• Subway: Prince St (R and W lines).
• Hours: Open daily except Tuesday, from 10 am to 7 pm. Opens at 9:30 am on Saturday and closes at 8 pm on Friday and Saturday.
• Tickets: To guarantee your visit, book now through our Museum of Ice Cream NYC ticket reservation. Your ticket includes unlimited ice cream tasting. Eat as much as you’d like.

Museum of Ice Cream NYC in Photos

Map to the Ice Cream Museum in New York

Reviews of the Ice Cream Museum in New York

• Agnès M.-M.: “We visited the Ice Cream Museum with 2 adults and 4 kids between 7 and 13. We had a fantastic time. We lost count of how many ice creams we ate. The rooms are colorful and fun.”
• Nada D.: “Excellent! The Ice Cream Museum in New York is definitely worth a visit. Tip: don’t eat too much before you go.”
• Geneviève P.: “We loved it. We took lots of photos and had a great time. Plan for about 1 to 1.25 hours to see everything. They let people in small groups, which means you can take photos without being crowded.”
• Julie D.: “We went to the Museum of Ice Cream. I highly recommend it—a wonderful experience and plenty of memories, plus our stomachs were full because we had 5 ice creams and cotton candy (included with your museum ticket). It’s fantastic.”

Reviews of the Ice Cream Museum in New York from our Destination New York Facebook group