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Highly-Instagrammable Museum of Ice Cream Coming to Boston's Seaport

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Published on August 30, 2023
Highly-Instagrammable Museum of Ice Cream Coming to Boston's SeaportSource: Unsplash / Anthony Soberal - Museum of Ice Cream, New York

Prepare your taste buds and Instagram feeds, Bostonians, as a delectable experience arrives in the city's Seaport District. The Museum of Ice Cream, an unconventional museum that embraces and celebrates the sweet treat, has announced its latest location at 121 Seaport Blvd, according to NBC Boston. This museum is unlike any other, treating its subject as more than just a dessert but as a cultural phenomenon worth exploring through a colorful interactive experience.

The Museum of Ice Cream has signed a lease for a 12,300-square-foot space, with plans to open its doors in late spring or early summer of next year. This sweet addition will be found in the same building as Alexion Pharmaceuticals, PTC, and retail stores like Everlane, Mejuri, and Helly Hanson. Another Boston Business Journal report states that the lease deal was brokered by Bialow Real Estate, however, the company did not return messages seeking comment.

More than a simple gallery of frozen treats, the Museum of Ice Cream boasts a unique, immersive experience for visitors, requiring tickets to explore this dreamy dessert-themed wonderland.

Known for its Instagram-worthy pool of sprinkles (don't worry, they're not real) and whimsical exhibits, visitors are also treated to ice cream and milkshakes during their journey through the museum. In addition to the sweet indulgences offered, other locations like Austin, Chicago, Miami, New York, and Singapore feature ice cream–themed carnival games, a three-story-high slide, swings, and even a history of ice cream itself.

Expanding to Boston's bustling Seaport District is a significant move that gives the Museum of Ice Cream not only added visibility but also greater opportunity for growth.