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Museum of Ice Cream
1 Grant Ave, San Francisco, CA 94108, United States
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Am
Review №1

Museum of ice cream is the cutest museum I’ve ever been. Was a great experience with kids and my family. It’s little pricey and so hard to get schedule. But was a lot of fun. We spent like 1 hour or a little more inside. Full of surprises in every room. The decorations are so cool inside. All staff were helpful and nice. Didn’t know they gonna gave me food (which is the best part. Lol) Free cup of ice cream throughout every single room. Me and my family had a great time there. Recommended for family and kids even adults, you gonna have fun there.PS. I wish they clean the pool at least once a week.

Ti
Review №2

Its the cutest place ever! You get complimentary ice cream in every room. Very interactive and fun. As an adult, I loved it so kids will enjoy it too.

Sa
Review №3

Fantastic place for the kid in everyone. The highlight was...apart from the amazing and enthusiastic team of people working there and the loads of ice cream that you get to eat.... Is the play area in the end. The sprinkles pool!!! See pics!!! One could spend hours there. Perfect for your profile pics for any social media platforms and more! Plenty of corners and backdrops for you to take pics. Oh and the best part... The entrance... First of all everyone needs an ice cream name!!! And next you can take a slide down to the main floor where they have ice cream related facts and history and trivia. Post which you get a cotton candy! And then a room with skin friendly crayons to brighten up your face I dont want to spoil all the surprises but not your average museum A must visit for the entire family

Mo
Review №4

Such a fun place. Awesome time for photos. But we did expect more. The sprinkle pool is very cool. Maybe a little germ infested lol. But again fun pics. The treats they give along the way taste great and the store is really cool.

Ha
Review №5

Worth more than five stars. The staffs were very friendly, funny and nice. Wherever you stand, it will be your photo zone. Its neither only for children nor for girls. If youd like to go, just make an hour for yourself, and you wont regret. If you have some time in SF and dont know what to do there, I recommend MOIC. Just remember, youll need an ice cream nickname for yourself

A
Review №6

Museum dedicated to Ice Cream - can I get an Ice Creme of Genie All My Wishes Have Been Granted - AhMen! It snows outside, thats a nice touch. Free ice creme, but you can only move forward, not backward, just like life! Cheery hosts, but you will drop a coin on the gift shop as you exist. You must get tickets for your specified date, and time. A nice mix of locals, but mostly tourists. No outside food is allowed in. The sprinkles pool is made up of very realistic sprinkles, which will find its way to your clothing pockets. Come hungry, and with a lighting unit for brighter, better online photos. $$$ out of $$$$$ I would recommend The Museum of Ice Creme.

Le
Review №7

I loved this place! I went during a weekday, when there wasnt a crowd and was amazed. To begin, we went down a slide (how fun is that!), then we were greeted with our first treat. Each ice cream lady/man made us feel so special with their smiles and engaging personalities. We then played dressed up and had a good giggle with each other. Then it was off to the ice cream parlor with the Juke box, (so cool). It felt like I was in the movie Grease. Lets, not forget, that each spot is a perfect picture opportunity. Not done yet, after the second treat, we were off to make an oragami of hearts or ice cream. The host was so patient and helped us with our creations. O another treat followed that too, so have your sweet tooth prepared. Next were the candy rides, unicorns, mirror dance room, the pink alphabet wall and finally, the feature presentation, the finale.....The POOL of sprinkles. My kids had a blast! We dived in and out, swam, floated and utterly enjoyed every sprinkle goodness of that pool. It was Amazing! I read some reviews that spoke of the high price, but it is totally worth it for the experience. However, I can see how the experience may be sullied, if the place is crowded. So get there early and on a weekday maybe, you wont regret it.

Sa
Review №8

We had a really fun time here with super yummy treats. We visited as two adults and thought it was a great time. Dont take yourselves too seriously and be ready to embrace the kid in you. The price is a bit highbut for us as tourists to the city it was a once in a life time experience so worth it

Je
Review №9

This place is so cute and so much fun, you go through different rooms of the museum and each room has a different theme! They have this one room called the sprinkle room. Its a room with a pool filled with sprinkles!!!! You can jump in there and play around, my daughter had so much fun! Oh and did I mention that every room you visit, you get to eat ice cream???!!!! That was the best part!!!Overall this place is worth the visit. We all had so much fun! Just FYI you cant buy tickets at the door. Everything is done online.

Bi
Review №10

I believe this is a great place for young kids and family. My husband and I went after 2 glasses of wine, so the experience was a bit enhanced. It was very short and even at 8pm at night there were alot of people. We didnt get to do the sprinkle pool, there were too many people. But we took some nice pictures and the ice cream was tasty.

Le
Review №11

Very cute museum with so many things to see and do! You have to go in one direction only so you cannot go backwards, you have to enjoy each attraction only once. The service is very happy and upbeat! The tickets are very expensive and there is no way to avoid the service fee when you buy tickets, in person or online. At the end the woman in the gift shop was registering people to vote and gave me a free ice cream scoop!

Je
Review №12

Like Sleep No More meets Waiting for Godot.What an incredible commentary on modernity and the contemporary self-image. The most profound museum experience ever.Immerse yourself in the emptiness inherent in the hopeless pursuit of happiness. Revel in the artifice that floods your social media feeds. Imagine yourself feeling joy, snap the picture, move to the next room, repeat.No other artist since Matthew Barney has gone as all-in on such a singular concept. There are no seams, no curtains to pull back. This is exactly what it is. Which is nothing.You turn corner after corner, expecting for something, anything, to HAPPEN, and are left with the realization that this experience, and perhaps all of life, is meaningless.

Jo
Review №13

Fun family place. Lots of pink. Make sure you reserve a ticket in line using the website. Its a busy place on holidays and weekends. There are several treats along the way doing fun family activities, like friendship bracelets, coloring your favorite treat, riding on carousel animals, ice cream hop, and hopping into a big pool of sprinkles! You can spend 1-2 hours here.

Te
Review №14

This is a place where adult can have fun and be silly through out the time here. Many cute surprises and cute decors. Entertaining if you have an hour or two to kill and not really up for SF street full of homeless hmm.

Al
Review №15

Aloha! If you love ice cream then come here. Lots of very interesting artistic displays. Theres snacks and Food given throughout the tour. Not bad. Good to bring the family. I just wished there a more ice cream flavors to taste.

Hi
Review №16

Fun and interactive museum with treats and photo ops along the way! Took our group about an hour to walk through the experience and take pictures.

Yo
Review №17

Took my fiance here for her birthday over the weekend. We both had a lot of fun and spent our time at each exhibit taking photos. Highly recommend for anyone who likes creativity, bright colors, and posing for pictures (as well as receiving a variety of dessert samples).

Sz
Review №18

Interesting location. Selection of ice cream is limited though. Service is slow, waited for a Long time just to have a tasting.

Sa
Review №19

This place was so much fun. Made for lots of cute photos. You get little treats along the way, ice cream, pop rocks, cotton candy etc. I think you get about 5 treats. You get to stay in each room for as long as you want and take all your photos which I liked. The only thing I didn’t really like was the sprinkle pool. It was a it smelly since everyone takes their shoes off and there was so many people in it at the same time which sucked because the time is limited. I wish they would allow smaller groups in at a time, then I wouldn’t mind it being limited. You also run through this place pretty quick if you’re excited enough. I think we were there for about an hour and a half. Staff was very cheerful and friendly. Overall had a really nice time, just wish the tickets were a bit cheaper for what you get.

Be
Review №20

This place is very interesting! So many delicious ice cream and cookies can eaten. And there is the largest sprinkle pool party in the world, don’t miss it!

Aa
Review №21

As an instgrammable experience, this was probably alright. It’s partly my fault for not reading through the description, but this isn’t really a museum per se. very excited staff walk you through a “tour” of colorful hallways which eventually leads to a poo full of colorful plastic chips. It’s a glorified ice cream shop more than anything, reasonable ice cream. But nothing that actually has anything to do with the history of ice cream.

An
Review №22

Escape reality and let your inner 5 year old run free! Had an amazing experience exploring the interactive exhibitions.Be warned it will take longer than the 45 mins advertised on the website but totally worth it

Ri
Review №23

At first this seemed very cheesy but the excitement the employees have and their high energy creates such a fun filled atmosphere. Every room is themed and offers its own guide and it’s own curated treat. This was a very impromptu experience and I highly recommend to everyone if they get the opportunity to experience this, do it!! You won’t regret it

Li
Review №24

Loved our visit here! I recommend coming in cute clothes that you want to be photographed in because there are tons of awesome photo ops. The ticket price is a little high, but they do give you a free little treat in nearly every room so it kind of softens the price a little bit.Pro tip:Try to come early if possible to beat the crowd. That sprinkle pool does get pretty packed with kids and like other reviewers have noted, it does have a light odor of feet. Proceed with caution and do it for the gram!

sh
Review №25

This was wonderful! It was a great place to take holiday photos. The gift shop was also very cute. I would recommend going to the bathroom before arriving because the line can get very long.

Ma
Review №26

I loved the energy of the staff members here! It was like an amusement park instead of a museum. Each room has a different theme and activity with some fun ice cream trivia, but theyre pretty small in general. The samples were all tasty and everything was Instagram worthy, though. My friends and I had a great time being goofy and snapping photos.

Au
Review №27

A fun photo op! We spent 1.5 hrs here. Know in advance: This is not an educational experience. This is a pop-up with multiple small rooms that have unique ice cream inspired art installations. There are ice cream and treats in certain rooms, and theyre pretty tasty! Its a one way path-- Once you exit a room, you cant return to it. You can take your time in the rooms except the sprinkle pool (2 min only). If you enjoy taking photos for social media, this place was designed for you.

Ca
Review №28

Super fun for the whole family! I decided to check it out after hearing some friends go & I honestly think its worth it if youre the fun, kid at heart type of person. Theres free ice cream samples throughout the museum with so many different exhibitions/rooms that you honestly dont know where youll end up next. Definitely something you should check out if youre ever in San Francisco!

Ri
Review №29

Fun backdrops for pictures, ice-cream at each stage of the journey, great experiences from riding a unicorn to finding clues for opening an ice cream box to jumping in a sprinkle pool! These are experiences you will remember for a great time. Children and adults who know how to have fun like kids will have a great time here! In the last room, there a cute cafe where they serve Pink Hot Chocolate! It’s so good! Also there’s a jukebox and you can play your own music as you sip on that drink! Fun 2 hours to spend!

Ta
Review №30

It was very fun and colorful. I went during Pride month and so some areas were Pride themed. There were lots of delicious snacks to eat along the way. At the end, theres a big pit of sprinkles that you can really sink into. My only problem is that I wish the were more areas as the tickets were quite expensive. But all in all, it was a great experience.

Ma
Review №31

It’s ok but does not live up to the hype. The workers are nice but you can tell they have been coached to over-act and be way happier and bouncier than normal and you can feel the facade. When we started, our tour guide told us not to give them a bad review because if we had a bad time it was because we didn’t appreciate or understand the museum in the correct manor. They instructed us on how we should enjoy the museum and that is why I think we didn’t like it. Not everyone has the same imagination and should be free to explore in the way that makes them comfortable. They give you treats but most are pretty bland although we loved the ice cream sandwiches.

T.
Review №32

This place was really really dope had pumpkin spice theme ice cream for the holiday of holloween its a great experience I suggest if u come to San Francisco u come and experience this place

Pa
Review №33

Gorgeous scenes, extra friendly staff. Would prefer less people in a tour group, as it made it feel a little cramped.I was given a token for having the most Pinkmas spirit and it made my day! The animal cookie carousel prop actually moves, which was a surprise. Each section had an attendant who shared in the joy of ice cream (and gave us treats!)

Di
Review №34

Its an ok place to visit,they make you wait in queue outside till you turn comes.I am not sure why they give time slots when you have to stand outside for another 20-25 min to get in. They have few rooms with beautiful colors and mirrors inside that makes for a good pic background. We were given 4 samples to taste, I like some of them but not all. The sprinkle pool is made of plastic sprinkle, all the kids had fun there. After tour you can buy ice cream from the shop, it is not included in the ticket. The tickets prices are on higher side.

Sa
Review №35

Sooo when I went they had a special pinkmas expo in the museum, it was adorable!!!! I absolutely loved it, they had sooo many photo ops and cute things where you could pose for pictures.I was a solo traveller and every staff member was beyond helpful and up for taking a picture of me (or a hundred) and everyone was very friendly.Really cool place, however, Id recommend to come here only if youve already been sightseeing in San Francisco before or you have a couple of days free time and want to do something different.Be aware, its a bit pricey for what it actually is if you ask me.The decoration was all pretty clever actually, and on theme which I liked.I cant attest to the flavor of any of the treats they give in each room, as Im plant-based and couldnt try anything.My favorite part was the sprinkles pool, it makes for a great and instagram worthy picture setting! The only thing, is that it smells a bit bad as people go in barefoot and in socks only, but not much different than the ones kids use for exampleVery very fun, especially for children and to feel like a kid yourself, but all in all, I wouldnt come back and do it a second time, unless it had a bit more interaction or maybe a different location?

Ju
Review №36

I was pleasantly surprised on how well this museum was done! When I signed up to go to the museum with my kids, I assumed it would be hokey. I was shocked how well the employees played into this and how well it was put together. Best part of all is my kids had a blast and it was my daughters highlight of our trip to S.F. The admission is kind of pricey, but it will be well worth it to see the enjoyment on your childs face. Without a doubt, a must see for families of young children!

Ma
Review №37

This place is good for the Instagram feed needing some pink. Wow theres a lot of stuff here. The one way youre is a bit annoying but understandable knowing how people behave.Make sure to look in all directions, there are Easter eggs everywhere.Enjoy it while you can. It wont be here forever.

An
Review №38

Awesome experience with lots of photo opportunities! Make sure your phone is fully charge and free of space for photos. Lots of color (pink) and patterns so I recommend wearing clothes that will offset the colorful background. They move you in group so you can move room to room faster. Practice your selfish poses so you can look awesome!!!!

Bh
Review №39

Firstly, it’s not really a museum. I know that I probably should have read up on that before going. Overall, the experience was okay. For the price, I might have expected a little more. The kids definitely enjoyed the sprinkle pool at the end, though it was very crowded and I wasn’t very comfortable watching other kids cough and sneeze into everything while my child was in there.

Ra
Review №40

This place is absolutely magical, love the free ice cream sampling, (pro tip: you can go back to seconds, thirds, forths). They give a little activity card making it fun to interact with other people and if you complete the cards tasks you get a reward at the end.

J
Review №41

Who doesn’t love ice cream?! This is the perfect place to forget about the real world and all the worries that may come with it. It’s entertaining how the staff gets into character and they get everyone involved. There are treats all along the way. Exhibit is beautiful. They allow you to take pictures which some people like! It’s an experience worth all the wait! It’s only tricky to get the tickets because it sells out quickly, but that makes a statement as well, right?!

Je
Review №42

Overwhelm with pink!If you have kids or teenager maybe is a good place to visit else will be a little bit pricey for a tourist spot.

Ur
Review №43

I had a lot of fun. The theme is pinkish in majority but there are fun things inside. Its a good place to click pictures and have a good time with your family. It would have been better to have more attractive setups than the already existing ones

Jo
Review №44

I was thoroughly underwhelmed by going here. If you walk through the place, itll take you 30 minutes. If you read everything, maybe 45 minutes. There isnt much history here; you are educated with a handful of pop-culture references. The snacks are limited. You get 5 snacks, I think. I think the Museum is best described as a place you walk through and pose for photos with your friends.

Lo
Review №45

Think pink...because theres a lot of it here! Very cool vibes, ice cream and candy sampling throughout! go down the slide! Think wonka factory from the movie but in real life! But a little pricey.

Ka
Review №46

Similar to the color factory where you enter different rooms to get a different experience. Not much depth in terms of history and learning with each exhibit.Basically you are presented in a colorful room for photo opportunities. Unlike the color factory, there arent as many photo/video kiosk, so your photos together is reliant on other goers if you wanna a group photo. I suppose you can ask the attendant in each room but most attendants are busy with there assigned duties.There are ice cream and related treats to sample. But it really isnt worth the hype or the hassle to get the tickets.My favorite room is probably the rock candy room. And attendant there was very sweet and she took an amazing picture of us.Your experience really depends on the group you enter the museum with. Even though the entries are staggered, if you have people in your group that like to monopolize each exhibit and takes hundreds of pictures and are inconsiderate, you can end up waiting and have another group right up your ass.

Me
Review №47

Really cute store and museum! Great choice of flavors for all including a vegan selection.

Su
Review №48

I wrote a review but accidentally erased it Museum of Ice Cream is super cute! Staff is so friendly, enthusiastic and inviting. So many photo ops!! The journey ends in a pool of sprinkles so wear clean socks LoL #pinkmas

El
Review №49

Fun for all ages. Our group ranged from 14 to 74. The staff made this a great experience. Highly recommend this for everyone. Be open to acting like a kid.

Co
Review №50

Friendly staff, fun environment, and just an overall amazing time. If you havent been or have been thinking about going. Stop think and just go ️

Ju
Review №51

Fantastic experience at the museum of ice cream. Couldnt be happier with the entire thing.

Va
Review №52

Worth a one time visit if you love taking pictures... The pool of sprinkles was good.. the staff was very energetic and tried to make experience as good as possible...

Ly
Review №53

The Museum of Ice Cream is a fun place to visit, especially with kids. The tour is very informational and includes fun activities and many treats. There are a lot of Instagram worthy backgrounds and props so make sure to bring a camera or fully charged phone. The staff is all super friendly and energetic. I went with my nieces and they absolutely loved it. The only downside is getting tickets so beware. They sell out fast, especially for weekends.

Ni
Review №54

This place was absolutely worth going! You HAVE to buy tickets beforehand online (and they sell out fast!) But well worth the ~$40 per person. We got 3 or 4 food/ice cream treats included in the price of entry and some super fun pics! There isnt much street parking, but if youre lucky, you might just find a close spot (if not, theres 3 parking garages nearby).

St
Review №55

This was such a fun experience. Completely not what I was expecting. The staff that work there is what makes the difference. They are so fun and engaging. I had a great time and spent way more time there than I thought I would.

To
Review №56

Theres some great things about this place, and also some things that needed improvement.Great things first:The staff is super friendly, and the environment is awesome.There are a lot of fun photo ops.The pool at the end full of plastic not-real jujus was also a big hit with the kids.Room for improvement:This place is called the museum of ice cream and lacked on both fronts.There is not much about the history of ice cream at all. Just one wall on the way out with a few facts. I would love to see a lot more! Lets educate the guests, especially the kids, as they come through.The ice cream was pretty poor also. The store at the front of the museum serves nice scooped ice cream, but everything on the tour could have been done better.For the price and the revenue this place must be generating, I hope they read this review and invest in bringing up the quality.

Ir
Review №57

This place is very neat! I took my nephews ages 14 and 15, they loved it! There are plenty of photo ops and you get to taste ice cream as you go through the museum. Super cool imo as a 38 y/o.

Ra
Review №58

The museum is really visually stunning and impressive. I enjoyed the fun take on ice cream offered on the tour, the friendly and enthusiastic staff, and the interactive exhibits. However, you shouldn’t expect to see a lot of the exhibits in the Google photos. There are about 5-6 rooms with different environments, but that’s all. I was shocked and a bit disappointed when it ended. Also, the sprinkle pool isn’t real sprinkles (I totally get why, I just thought they would be based on previous things I’ve seen. Could be a pro or con depending on how you look at it). Overall, it was a fun, millennial Instagram selfie magnet - just wish it had been a bit bigger for the price.

Ma
Review №59

It was fun but overpriced. I went alone thinking it would have the same set up as Color Factory where you get a card that you can scan in each room to have pictures taken and sent to your email. So I didnt have many pictures with me in them. And Color Factory was cheaper too. Overall a fun experience but could have been set up better. The sprinkle pool could have been bigger.

Ar
Review №60

Absolutely fun!! My friends and I are over 30 and had such a blast here. Brought out our inner child and had awesome treats! The interactive stuff was really cool! The sprinkle pool was epic!! Will definitely be back with my niece and nephew!

To
Review №61

This is actually the best place on . This is a museum of absolute fun, for adults & kids a like. Get ready to have fun, eat treats and take crazy photos. Every room is a different ice cream theme. And with that each room you receive a different treat, ranging from Ice Cream to cotton candy and even gummy bears. All of the staff or absolutely amazingly fun. They help make the experience what it is. They even have a ride . I recommend the Museum of Ice Cream to everyone!

Bo
Review №62

This place was so cute. Very entertaining, and great facts. Love the tour, it was a great value for the money. They give you a little treats and side as you go throughout each room. Friendly staff and great place for families and young kids. Ice cream taste amazing, and theres lots of variety.

Ma
Review №63

I heard so much about this place, I was expecting something It is nice place, some workers are very nice and energetic and other just normal. It is good place for pictures but also expect many people behind you. They give you some ice cream inside, so dont eat before

Mo
Review №64

Its cute, but definitely not worth the price. For my toddler, my wife, and I, we spent $90 to basically take cute pics. You get a few samples during the tour, but nothing mind blowing. The name itself is very misleading, there is no historical aspect. Just some cute displays to take pictures.

Al
Review №65

Loved ! Loved! Loved ! My family came to visit over Thanksgiving break. My partner and I took them to the #MOIC in #SF. My brothers and my mom had a wonderful time. We got to sample sweets and enjoy the various exhibitions they have. Definitely a must see for families.

Je
Review №66

Fun, quirky evening full of sweet treats. The interactive exhibits were great fun but I’d hardly call it a museum. There were no ice cream facts until the last few exhibits.

De
Review №67

Great photo ops! Fun for all ages. Samples included with admission. Staff is awesome! Go to the sprinkle pool!

Ho
Review №68

Great experience to have once. Quite busy, but still fun. Young children had a blast.

Da
Review №69

It was really good. Even though it was nearly $50 per person, there was a lot of ice cream, and quite a few attractions. Very reasonable for the price!

Ko
Review №70

The word museum is a bit of a misnomer here, I am disappointed that we did not get the banana swings that previous visitors had, and the new larger sprinkles made my feet hurt after a while. All that said I was grinning from ear-to-ear the whole time I was in there, very fun, very cute, very cool, very made for Instagram settings

Dy
Review №71

Its a nice experiance. Id say its worth doing one time. You will tired of the color pink by the end of the tour. I found that even though I was 30 minutes early for my tour they let me in with an earlier group.

Ky
Review №72

Everything was great except surprisingly the lack in ice cream! I assumed there would have been the option to purchase ice cream in multiple flavors somewhere besides the prepackaged pints that they also sell at Target (which has pretty terrible reviews) but alas there was not. Everyone also agreed a few extra minutes in the sprinkle pool would have been worth an extra few minute wait, the swing nook also had the worst/laziest paint job Ive ever seen, which obviously showed up in pictures, but other than that it was pretty fun!

Bl
Review №73

Not a museum & serves some ice cream. Had a great time tho. Fantastic scenes for new profile pix.

Ma
Review №74

It’s an instagram haven for most, but as someone who genuinely just wanted to experience it, it was sorta ruined by the other attendees. I’m not child shaming, but this museum isn’t designed for your small children.. it’s designed to transport adults into a fun and real-world free place. For many it is supposed to bring back nostalgic memories and remind us of what wonders the dessert world can hold. Your 10 loud Children running around slamming and ruining everything just make the experience unbearable. so just think before bringing the whole family or bring a large enough group of adults to fill a section.the exhibits themselves are great and staff were wonderful.

se
Review №75

Beautiful exhibits and giftshop. Loved the sprinkle pool. Ideal kid friendly destination.

al
Review №76

It was pretty good. They give you 5 treats as you go along the self guided tour. Plenty of photo opportunities. The best part is probably the sprinkle pool. No you cant eat it by the way. Its just fun to be in it. Make sure your shake out all the sprinkles. They like to hide

Fe
Review №77

Fun place for all ages. $39, per tkt. Tickets sold online only. Get 5 ice cream tasting inside the museum. Guided tour. Gift shop at the end. Public Parking around.

Ca
Review №78

SO much fun! Definitely geared towards kids but I love ice cream and this brought me back to my childhood. I love the Summer Camp theme

Ph
Review №79

Better than expected. Wish it could be bigger and had more ice cream selections. But overall its another fun thing to do in San Francisco.

Ch
Review №80

Was a very cute experience. Myself and my girls had a great time the samples were so good I didnt even know they did that got to try new stuff like mochi Ice cream that I never new about and I love it. There was a long wait time to get our ticket dates but thats understandable.

C
Review №81

I cannot believe how much fun I had in this place! I thought it was a place to bring your kids but I took so many photos and tried so many different ice creams and did boomerangs. The staff was fun and friendly! Id definitely do it again.

Wi
Review №82

More of an Instagram selfie paradise than a museum. You get a few free samples. Not worth the high price.

Ni
Review №83

It was great for any types of people and any age too

Ci
Review №84

Absolutely loved my visit! Made me feel like a little girl in the sprinkle pool and swings and just being able to interact with the art. You get a lot of samples through out the museum with some pretty interesting facts. I lived the faced that you dont get rushed to move ahead. The only downside is that you only get a limit amount of time in the sprinkle pool. But you still get enough time to play in it and take pictures.

Re
Review №85

Finally got to MOIC!!! Tickets were so hard to come by last year that we couldnt fit it into our schedule. Well, we went for a 13th birthday with an adult, the birthday girl, and a Her 7 year old sister. All of us had a blast!MOIC is now permanently housed in a beautiful old bank building and had a Pinkmas theme which was gorgeous. We had an AMAZING Hostess, Aliyah, and the entire staff made the birthday girl feel extra special and gave Her little extras the whole time we were there. There were sweet treats throughout the tour, as many as you like. Everyone enters the tour by going down a tube slide(even the grown ups) and you can stay in every room as long you like; however, you can only move forward, so no returning to a previous room. We stayed a little over 2 hours. Its definitely Instagram worthy, so come with patience as many folks are there for the great photos. The theme was a seasonal one, though the Sprinkle Pool at the end of the tour is permanent. The gift shop has a very limited amount of (overpriced, as is expected) items: we got 3 items, including a really cute ice cream ornament for less than$40. The gift bags are really cute, too.VERY IMPORTANT CAVEAT!!!: There is only ONE bathroom once you exit the tour. Meaning ONE, PRIVATE BATHROOM WITH ONE TOILET.So, please stop at the bathrooms along the way throughout the tour BEFORE the Sprinkle Pool room because the line is very long for the one bathroom at the end. Trust me, a 22 minute wait for a 7 year old to go potty is not fun.All in all, it was a great way for anyone of any age to spend a birthday or any day.

Ni
Review №86

So many instagram worthy photo opportunities. Had a blast here! The staff are really enthusiastic and really add to the unique experience in every single room. Wasnt complaining about the sugar high afterwards either.

Fr
Review №87

Definitely geared towards kids however if you love ice cream like myself, its a fun place that instantly takes you back to your childhood. You dont have to do all the workshops. I was nice to the employees and just kept walking through the experience.

Da
Review №88

“Museum”? Nope. “Ice cream”? Kinda. You do get 3 very small samples. And cotton candy because, well, because you need the sugar? What does cotton candy have to do with ice cream? Actually what does this place have to do with ice cream? Still trying to figure that one out. If you like fun houses like those at a state fair, this will appeal (maybe). It even includes a ring toss game, swings and ping pong table. Ping pong? If you are expecting more, go elsewhere. If you like the color pink, you will never want to leave. This place would be a good fit for Pier 39.

Cr
Review №89

We finally got to visit MOIC yesterday and I must agree with other reviews, museum is not what I would call it. Yes, there are some facts that you pick up about ice cream history but not enough to call it a museum.The Staff are a bubbly bunch.We had fun during the visit but I saw other Families and Couples feel quite rushed. You are told by the guides to take your time in every room as one cannot back track. Then, if you do take your time you are told to move onto the next room which is contradictory especially in this age of selfies.If you are the neat freak, expect to leave a trail and maybe even take home some sprinkles from the sprinkle pool as the air hoses provided in the shower room did not suffice. Skip this room altogether if you are not the have fun no matter what person.The treats were good, our favorite was the mint chocolate mochi and cotton candy.There is a store at the end of the visit if you want to buy some memorabilia or ice cream.

Fa
Review №90

This is one way to spend your morning or afternoon. But a better option would be: doing anything else.

Ma
Review №91

Love this museum. So unique. If you are visiting, definitely add this on your list of things to do. Fun Instagram pics, and yummy treats inside.

Un
Review №92

We were so surprised at how much fun we had at the museum. It started off a little slow because there was a big line before we were allowed to move forward to the first themed room with the sprinkle pool. This museum is an Instagramer’s dream! Ice cream themed rooms, interactive activities, ice cream, soft serve sorbet, popsicle, cotton candy, Mochi, swings, table tennis and so much more. Tickets are a bit pricey, but all the laughs made it well worth it. We are still finding sprinkles around.I do not think the sprinkle pool is Accessible by wheelchair because you must go up stairs. But they do have plans to close and remodel in April so they could be changing it. Call ahead or view their website to confirm their hours of operation.

Na
Review №93

Great idea, this could be something extended vs just a pop up. Wished they had bathrooms at the start of the tour but you have to wait like 45ish minutes into it, but they did tell us at the entrance bathrooms were a bit into the tour. Would have liked some of the souvenirs to have had San Francisco on them, since it was a location I visited. Or at least the ability to go online and order a location shirt, or hat where the city you visited is printed on the item. Also, I like the Japanese ice cream, and thought it would have been cool or it could be a cool addition to try ice creams from other countries. All in all good for both kids & adults.

Fa
Review №94

With the right company this place is a great time. Its small but your can have plenty of fun with all the simple things they have.

Je
Review №95

I loved the museum of ice cream! Loved the interaction between the workers and visitors! Great for adults and kids! The best part is you actually get to try some ice cream! I gave it a four star because I thought it needed more backdrops/ backgrounds for taking selfies! But the overall experience was fun! The location is perfect, if you don’t feel like driving you can take the public transportation (BART) Bay Area Rapid Transit....Check it out and scream for ice cream

Th
Review №96

The kids LOVED it. It was nice how they had an ice cream sample around every corner. I would suggest they keep more napkins readily available.The sprinkle pool was the highlight, but, Im still finding random sprinkles in my house lol.

Ne
Review №97

In short, the museum of ice cream is an interactive San Francisco art exhibit. Was quite surprised and impressed with the layout and vibes. Streamlined process. Ticket times are slightly arbitrary to ensure there is not an over flow through the exhibit. My advice it to take your time and look at everything. There are many hidden gems throughout the museum to discover and be a part of. The museum will touch on most of your senses (sight, sound, touch, and taste). Only downside for me was that there was not enough hand sanitizer stations and after leaving the museum the bathroom line was super long. Be sure to bring your own hand sanitizer if you care about little germies :)

Al
Review №98

Amazing!!! We had so much fun!!! Suggest you get there early to get in line! We had tickets for 11 am. We were in line a little before 11 am... We didnt get inside until closer to 11:30 am.

Ka
Review №99

We had so much fun! They are doing a really cool theme right now, and it was really sweet. I was a little disappointed at the ice cream offerings throughout the museum, but that didnt negatively affect the experience. The gift shop at the end is really awesome.

Ma
Review №100

Really loved it here. It was great for pictures and they also gave ice cream along the way. We found parking in a parking garage and then walked the rest of the way. Definitely come early for parking.

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  • Address:1 Grant Ave, San Francisco, CA 94108, United States
  • Site:https://www.museumoficecream.com/
Categories
  • Museum
  • Tourist attraction
Working hours
  • Monday:Closed
  • Tuesday:Closed
  • Wednesday:Closed
  • Thursday:11am–5pm
  • Friday:Closed
  • Saturday:Closed
  • Sunday:Closed
Highlights
  • Live performances:Yes
  • Women-led:Yes
Amenities
  • Good for kids:Yes
  • Restaurant:Yes
Crowd
  • Family friendly:Yes
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