{"id":98884648,"date":"2016-07-12T16:33:22","date_gmt":"2016-07-12T20:33:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/?p=98884648"},"modified":"2021-08-26T04:22:11","modified_gmt":"2021-08-26T08:22:11","slug":"ice-cream-museum","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/ice-cream-museum\/","title":{"rendered":"Yes, There’s An Ice Cream Museum In New York City: Here’s What We Know So Far"},"content":{"rendered":"

Leave it to New York to dream up the perfect artistic end to summertime: an entire museum dedicated to ice cream. Located in the city\u2019s Meatpacking District, the Museum of Ice Cream\u00a0will feature a rainbow-sprinkles filled swimming pool that guests can take a dive in, a section hosted by Tinder that will help visitors find their perfect ice cream match and a historical guide through the city\u2019s fascination with (and consumption of) the delicious frozen treat. <\/span><\/p>\n

I love this idea! But why is this a thing?<\/h2>\n

The museum\u2019s founders, Maryellis Bunn and Manish Vora, first began exploring the reality of an ice cream museum last year, after searching the world high and low for something similar. When they could not find anything resembling a shameless celebration of all things icy and creamy, Bunn decided to simply make one herself and enlisted her friend Vora to help out.<\/span><\/p>\n

Okay, I need to go. Give me some deets.<\/h2>\n

Right now, the Museum of Ice Cream<\/a> will be open in New York City<\/a>\u2019s Meatpacking District from July 29th to August 31st. The founders are looking into making it a permanent exhibit and have even hinted at a traveling museum!<\/span><\/p>\n

Casually searching flights to New York\u2026 So what\u2019s inside?<\/h2>\n

Beyond the flashy spectacle of being able to swim in a pool of rainbow sprinkles, admission to the museum will also grant guests free samples of specially crafted ice cream by food scientist Irwin Adam, an in-depth look at the history of the dessert, a gallery with sculptures, paintings and other works of art created around the ice cream theme, an interactive exhibit hosted by <\/span>Tinder<\/span><\/a> and a slew of other events that have yet to be announced!<\/span><\/p>\n

Tinder? Like the dating app?<\/h2>\n

Yup, we heard you\u2019ll be able to find your perfect ice cream flavor match at their exhibit (and maybe even a hot date to boot)!<\/span><\/p>\n

How do I get into this paradise?<\/h2>\n

Opening day is FREE! But beyond that, you can make reservations online<\/a> or show up on a first-come, first-served basis at the door. Tickets are $18 for adult singles, $30 for a couple and $12 for children under 10 and senior citizens. The museum is located at 100 Gansevoort St. and will be open from July 29th to August 31st six days a week.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Six days a week?<\/h2>\n

Yes, it\u2019s closed on Tuesdays. <\/span><\/p>\n

That\u2019s weird.<\/h2>\n

We know.<\/span><\/p>\n

So\u2026 See you there?<\/h2>\n

We\u2019ll save a spot for you in line!<\/span><\/p>\n

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