It is every kid’s’ dream – and even adults dreams as well – to go to a place that is dedicated to only ice cream. So when I heard that the Museum of Ice Cream was going to make a temporary residence in Downtown LA this year, I jumped at the opportunity to attend.  After waiting almost three months for the day to arrive, my family and I paid a visit this past weekend and let me tell you: the museum did not disappoint.  I couldn’t help but smile every time I saw the excitement in Julianna’s eyes as we went from room to room.

The Museum of Ice Cream is very hyped and  and for good reason: it did not disappoint.  The museum first opened in New York City last summer and after having much success, the creators decided to bring the museum to the west coast.   This museum isn’t like a traditional one: yes, you will learn trivia on ice cream, but the focus is not about facts.  Instead, the focus is on having a good time, exploring the 10 super-colorful galleries, and sampling of the ice cream along the way.  From bananas suspended from the ceiling to humongous gummy bears to the pool filled with sprinkles,  every single room feels like a photographers’ dream.  Along the samples we tried along the way: corn-infused ice cream with a hardened salted caramel topping, mochi ice cream, and an out-of-this-world ice cream cookie dough.

Julianna’s favorite room was the banana room. She didn’t want to leave, and I apologize to the MoIC for the screams!  My personal favorite was, of course, the sprinkle pool: what can be better than dipping yourself into sprinkles, right? (Added feature: the sprinkles will follow you home too!)  I also loved the waiting area that had nothing to do with ice cream: there were hula hoops, a huge Jenga, an ice-cream themed Connect-Four, and a corn hole game.  All of this was going on while you 90s music in the background….(anything with the Backstreet Boys has my approval)!  I guess you can say I had a little bit of too much fun that I wanted the experience to last longer. I hope to visit MoIC in a different city where a new adventure awaits!

Unfortunately, all of the tickets are sold-out for the remainder of the summer, but if you have tickets or can tag along with a friend, I guarantee you will not be disappointed.

P.S- TAKE AS MANY PICTURES AS POSSIBLE!!!!

Hello! I am Janet. I love connecting with people through all things creative. I hope to hear from you. xo