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Museums #9 in Miami Beach, Florida

MUSEUM OF ICE CREAM

4.5 · 5,080 reviews
Playful, colorful, and highly energetic.
MUSEUM OF ICE CREAM, 851 NE 1st Ave, Miami, FL 33132, United States
Interesting facts
1

The venue features a 'sprinkle pool' containing over 100 million custom-designed, antimicrobial plastic sprinkles.

2

The concept originated as a pop-up project in New York City before expanding into a permanent-style installation model.

3

The interior design employs a specific color palette intended to evoke nostalgia and sensory stimulation.

4

The facility is designed as an interactive art installation rather than a traditional museum housing historical artifacts or archival collections.

Overview

The Museum of Ice Cream in Miami is an interactive, multi-sensory art installation space focused on ice cream as a cultural theme. It features highly stylized, monochromatic, and oversized rooms designed for immersive social media photography. The facility includes a signature sprinkle pool, which is a shallow basin filled with millions of antimicrobial plastic sprinkles. Visitors traverse a sequence of curated exhibits that incorporate edible treats throughout the experience. It is located within the Met Square development in Downtown Miami. The experience is self-guided and non-linear, allowing visitors to engage with various tactile art installations. Staff members provide historical trivia and themed storytelling during the tour. The exhibits are physically dynamic, requiring guests to climb, slide, and walk through various themed corridors.

Photo spot

The large-scale sprinkle pool basin provides the most iconic visual for the museum.

Insider tips

Charge your smartphone or camera fully, as the environment is designed exclusively for photography.

Wear comfortable footwear, as the experience involves walking, climbing, and sliding through various installations.

Arrive promptly for your designated entry window to ensure you have enough time to visit every room before the tour progression.

What to avoid

Do not attempt to consume the plastic sprinkles or other installation materials; only provided edible treats are safe for consumption.

Good to know

Closed on Tuesdays.

Etiquette

Socks are required for the sprinkle pool; avoid wearing loose jewelry that could get snagged on installations.

Plan your visit
Typical visit
1-1.5 hours
Best time to visit
Weekday mornings to avoid large crowds and wait times at popular photo stations.
Address
MUSEUM OF ICE CREAM, 851 NE 1st Ave, Miami, FL 33132, United States
25.782, -80.192
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Details
Key exhibitsSprinkle Pool, Banana Forest, and interactive slide rooms.
Museum TypeImmersive, sensory-based experiential art installation.

Frequently asked

Plan for about 1-1.5 hours to see the highlights.

The best time to visit is Weekday mornings to avoid large crowds and wait times at popular photo stations..

The large-scale sprinkle pool basin provides the most iconic visual for the museum.

Close by you'll find Bayfront Park, Maurice A. Ferré Park, Phillip & Patricia Frost Museum of Science.