Museum of Ice Cream in New York

The Museum of Ice Cream in New York, MOIC for short, is an experience entirely devoted to the universal love for ice cream. MOIC is a collection of spaces, each with its own theme, where all your senses are stimulated. The museum is a true paradise for ice cream lovers. You will see art about ice cream, learn about the history of ice cream and of course… you can taste ice cream!

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What is MOIC NYC

The Museum of Ice Cream is a place where you can take your latest Instagram profile picture while enjoying an ice cream. It‘s called a museum, but above all, it’s an “experience”. As the museum itself says: “Museum of Ice Cream transforms concepts and dreams into spaces that elicit imagination and creativity”.

Interactive Exhibits at the Ice Cream Museum

MOIC consists of thirteen rooms where there is always something different to experience, all in the theme of ice cream. In one room, ice cream sundaes are distributed, another is full of coloured mirrors, and as you walk through, you will discover all kinds of photogenic corners, places to sit, coloured walls and all kinds of activities with ice cream as a central theme.

You’ll get more ice cream in the next room with the museum’s final highlight: a bath full of coloured sprinkles. And if all that ice cream hasn’t made you feel like a kid yet, the three-story slide will! The Museum of Ice Cream is perhaps best described as a playground for young adults!

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Eric’s Tip: “It’s best to visit the Museum of Ice Cream in the morning on a weekday. It will be less crowded, so you can go through the experience self-paced without any rush. During your visit, you can taste ice cream, I got to taste five different kinds of ice cream.”

Activities at the Museum of Ice Cream

You’ll mainly visit the Museum of Ice Cream to experience the special spaces, but the museum also regularly organises events and workshops. For example, you can register for an ice cream-making workshop. It’s also possible to visit the associated shop and drink an ice cream cocktail at the outdoor bar.

Practical information

• Opening hours:
  • The museum is open from Wednesday to Monday
  • Closed on Tuesdays
• Location: The address of the Museum of Ice Cream is 558 Broadway in SoHo.