The Museum of Ice Cream Is Coming to LA: What Families Need to Know!
The Museum of Ice Cream is coming to Los Angeles, and this time it's here to stay. The brand is building its first-ever ground-up flagship at 5252 W. Adams Blvd. in West Adams: a pink, three-story, roughly 23,000-square-foot playground with 15 interactive rooms, a 100-foot slide and what it bills as the world's largest sprinkle pool. An exact opening date hasn't been announced yet.
If your family missed the 2017 pop-up in the Arts District, or you still talk about it, this is the version kids will be begging to visit. The new West Adams museum will be about three times bigger than that pop-up and packed with LA-themed rooms. Here's everything we know so far, plus how ticketing, ages and that famous unlimited ice cream work at the brand's other locations.
The Sprinkle Pool at another Museum of Ice Cream location. Photo: Museum of Ice Cream.
Key Takeaways
When: Opening date: TBA. The Los Angeles museum has been slated to open in 2026.
Where: 5252 W. Adams Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90016, in West Adams just south of the 10 Freeway.
What's inside: 15 interactive rooms, a 100-foot double-helix slide that runs through all three floors, a giant sprinkle pool, a Santa Monica Pier-style carnival and a tiki bar.
Tickets: Price: TBA for Los Angeles. Admission at the brand's other museums includes unlimited ice cream.
Ages: All ages are welcome at the current locations. Kids 2 and under get in free, and guests under 16 need an adult.
Stay in the loop: Sign up on the official Museum of Ice Cream Los Angeles page for early invites, presale tickets and opening news.
When Does the Museum of Ice Cream Open in Los Angeles?
The museum hasn't set an official opening date or opening hours yet. The project broke ground in 2025 with a 2026 target, and the brand's Los Angeles page is now promoting the museum as opening soon.
The best way to hear the date first is the Museum of Ice Cream Los Angeles sign-up list. It's free, and subscribers are promised early invites, presale tickets and opening announcements. We'll update this guide as soon as the date, hours and prices are released.
Parent Tip: Opening weeks at new LA attractions sell out fast, especially on weekends. If you can swing a weekday after school or during winter break, those slots are usually easier to book and less crowded.
Where Is the Museum of Ice Cream LA? Inside the New West Adams Building
The new museum sits at 5252 W. Adams Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90016, in the West Adams neighborhood just south of the 10 Freeway. It's the first Museum of Ice Cream built from the ground up for the brand, rather than tucked into an existing retail space.
The three-story building has a bright pink facade and ground-floor experiences facing the street, so you'll know it when you see it. At roughly 23,000 square feet, it's about triple the size of the brand's 2017 pop-up in the Arts District, which drew huge lines during its short run.
Parking and transit details haven't been released yet. Please check the official Los Angeles page for more information closer to opening.
What Kids Will Find Inside: A 100-Foot Slide, Sprinkle Pool and More
Plans for the West Adams museum include 15 brand-new installations with a Los Angeles twist. The headliner is a 100-foot double-helix slide that spirals through the full three-story height of the building.
Here are the highlights families can look forward to:
The sprinkle pool: The brand's signature pool, filled with oversized sprinkles, is billed as the world's largest at the LA museum.
A Santa Monica Pier-style carnival: A playful nod to one of LA's most famous family spots.
A tiki bar: Plans include animatronic fish, so expect plenty of silly photo moments.
Ground-floor experiences: Street-level spaces facing Adams Boulevard.
A rainbow tunnel at the Museum of Ice Cream in Miami. Photo: Museum of Ice Cream.
Every Museum of Ice Cream is designed differently, so LA's exact room lineup will be revealed closer to opening. Other locations feature rooms like a colorful diner, a hall of freezers and a sensory lab, which gives you a sense of the style.
At locations that already have slides, riders must be at least 3 years old and 44 inches tall, and kids ride alone (no lap riders). If the LA slide follows the same rules, little ones under 44 inches will sit this one out.
Parent Tip: Measure your preschooler before you go. Knowing ahead of time whether they can ride the slide saves you a meltdown at the top of the stairs.
How the Unlimited Ice Cream Works
Yes, the ice cream really is unlimited. At the brand's current museums, admission includes unlimited scoops from treat stations throughout the experience, plus a few extra sweet treats along the way.
Signature desserts change by location, but the brand is known for creations like its ice cream hot dog. Each museum also has a café and a scoop shop for drinks and souvenirs.
A dessert tasting room at another Museum of Ice Cream location. Photo: Museum of Ice Cream.
Families with food allergies or dietary needs should know that current locations offer vegan, dairy-free ice cream. Most treats aren't certified gluten-free or kosher, and the museums can't guarantee a nut-free environment.
Got a sweet tooth in the family? Our guide to LA's must-visit candy stores has more sugary stops around town for another day.
Parent Tip: Pace the scoops. Start with small tastes at each station so the kids still have room for their favorite flavor at the end.
How Much Will Museum of Ice Cream LA Tickets Cost?
Ticket prices for Los Angeles: TBA. We'll add them as soon as they're announced.
To give you a ballpark, the Museum of Ice Cream Miami currently lists general admission from $24, a Flex ticket from $32 and a VIP ticket from $49, with prices that change by day and time. LA's pricing may be different.
Here's how the ticket types work at the current locations:
General Admission: Timed entry with a 30-minute entry window, the full experience and unlimited ice cream.
Flex: A 90-minute entry window instead of 30 minutes, for families who need wiggle room.
VIP: Anytime entry, ticket insurance and a few extras like a complimentary drink.
Kids 2 and under: Free, no ticket needed.
Tickets are generally non-refundable unless you add ticket insurance at checkout, though you can reschedule at least 24 hours before your visit. Please check the website for more information once LA tickets go on sale.
Tips for Visiting the Museum of Ice Cream With Kids
These tips come from how the brand's current museums operate. Please check the Museum of Ice Cream FAQ for the latest policies before you go, since LA may have its own rules.
Plan for 60 to 90 minutes: That's how long most families spend exploring, at their own pace.
Arrive on time: Entry starts at your reservation time, and there's a 15-minute grace period. Arriving later than that can mean losing your slot.
Bring an adult and an ID: Guests under 16 must be with an adult, and the ticket holder needs a valid photo ID along with the QR code.
Skip the double stroller: Strollers are allowed, but double strollers can be a tight fit in some rooms.
Wear comfy clothes and shoes: You'll be sliding, jumping and exploring, and the museums ask guests to dress for a family-friendly space.
Parent Tip: Charge your phone before you go. Every room is designed for photos, and you'll want plenty of battery for the sprinkle pool.
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Takeaway
The Museum of Ice Cream's West Adams flagship is shaping up to be one of LA's biggest new family attractions, with a three-story slide, a giant sprinkle pool and unlimited ice cream under one pink roof. The opening date and ticket prices are still TBA.
Join the official sign-up list for presale access, bookmark this guide, and check back with us. We'll share the opening date, hours and prices as soon as they're announced.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does the Museum of Ice Cream open in Los Angeles?
The Museum of Ice Cream hasn't announced an exact opening date for its Los Angeles location. The West Adams museum has been slated to open in 2026, and the brand is promoting it as opening soon. Join the sign-up list on its Los Angeles page to get early invites, presale tickets and opening news first.
Where is the Museum of Ice Cream in LA?
The new Museum of Ice Cream is at 5252 W. Adams Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90016, in the West Adams neighborhood just south of the 10 Freeway. It's a three-story, pink building of about 23,000 square feet and the brand's first location built from the ground up.
How much are Museum of Ice Cream LA tickets?
Ticket prices for the Los Angeles museum haven't been announced yet. For comparison, the Miami location lists general admission from $24 and VIP from $49, with prices that vary by day and time. At current locations, admission includes unlimited ice cream, and kids 2 and under get in free.
Is the Museum of Ice Cream good for kids?
Yes. The Museum of Ice Cream welcomes all ages, and its slides, sprinkle pool and colorful rooms are a big hit with kids. Guests under 16 must be with an adult. At locations with slides, riders must be at least 3 years old and 44 inches tall and ride alone.
Is the ice cream really unlimited?
Yes. At the brand's current museums, every ticket includes unlimited ice cream from treat stations throughout the experience, plus a few other sweet treats. Vegan, dairy-free options are available, but most treats aren't certified gluten-free or kosher, and the museums can't guarantee a nut-free environment.
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