Hey there, it's Ernest and Fiona from Trip Astute. In this video, we're giving
you an overview of our recent trip to the Museum of Ice Cream, based in the
Arts District of Downtown Los Angeles.
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The museum of Ice Cream opened its doors in Los Angeles in May 2017, and has been
so popular that it's been extended throughout the summer. We were lucky
enough to get our hands on some tickets to this awesome museum, and here are some
of the highlights from our visit. Number one:
The ice cream. We were a bit unsure of whether we would actually get to sample
any ice cream at the museum, but luckily there were plenty of free
samples offered throughout the exhibits. Each tasting featured a flavor that
corresponded with the theme of the room or the exhibit. Our personal favorites
were the Cool Haus Chocolate, Mint Chocolate Chip Mochi, and Pink Pancake
Ice Cream Sandwich. All were delicious and very unique. Number two: The sprinkles
pool. This was our favorite room, and is one that's getting a huge amount of
publicity on social media. We were taken into the waiting room area and asked to
remove our shoes and bags. Once the group was ready, we jumped right into the pool,
which is filled with almost a hundred million synthetic rainbow sprinkles. This
is every ice cream lover's dream come true, and made us feel just like kids
again. Number three: The banana split room. This room was filled with hundreds of
hanging bright pink and bright yellow bananas, which made for more great photo
opportunities. There were even a couple of banana swings which added to the fun
of the room. Number four: The mochi garden. This room was fitted out like a
greenhouse with rows of fresh mint growing in chocolate spiked soil, and a
museum helper handing out delicious chocolate mint mochi.
Number five: The artwork. There are ten exhibits to explore at the museum,
including one by Abel Benton featuring black ice cream cones plastered against a
white wall, and another with melty giant popsicles by an artist known as Baker's
Son. The museum was packed full of interesting ice cream themed exhibits and
artwork. If you're planning on taking a trip to the Museum of Ice Cream, here are
our top tips. Number one: Reserve your booking well in advance. The Los Angeles
location sold out within hours of tickets being released,
so we highly recommend keeping a close eye for ticket releases by signing up
for the museum's newsletter, and also by following them on social media.
Tickets, unfortunately, aren't available at the door, so you'll get turned away
without one. As of the date of filming, the Los Angeles location is sold out
until October 2017, and the New York location is closed for the season. By
signing up for the newsletter, you'll be the first to hear about new tickets
going on sale. We've heard they're expanding to new cities including Miami
and San Francisco, so it may be coming to a city near you.
Number two: Arrive early and remember your ID. It's recommended that you
arrive 20 minutes before the time on your ticket.
There's a nice waiting area with ice-cream themed games, so the time
passes quickly. One person's ID needs to match a name on the tickets, so be sure
to remember a form of ID. We presented our tickets on our phone, so you don't
have to bring your printed ones. Number three: Don't pay for parking. We were able
to find street parking really easily, within a block of the museum. You can't
miss the museum when arriving. Just look out for the bright pink building. Number
four: Bring your camera. Photography is
welcomed at the museum and they encourage social media sharing. With so
many colors and interesting exhibits, the museum has so many photo opportunities.
It took us around 45 minutes to get around the museum, and we were able to
take the exhibits at our own pace. It wasn't too crowded either. They do a
great job of phasing people into the museum. Number five:
Bring the kids. Kids under three are free and children under twelve can get in for
a discounted price of $18, compared to the full adult price of $29. Keep in mind
that strollers can't be taken into the museum, and unfortunately, there's no
dedicated stroller space to store them outside. We had a great time visiting the
museum. You can't help but feel happy surrounded by all the bright colors,
laughter, and most importantly, ice cream. We've posted the links for the Museum of
Ice Cream's website and social media sites below. Be sure to sign up for their
newsletter to find out more about openings in new
locations. Hopefully, it will visit a city near you in the near future. If you have
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