Where is the museum of ice cream?

The Museum of Ice Cream is a company that develops and operates interactive retail experiences, or “selfie museums”, in various locations across the United States and overseas. These exhibits are ice cream and candy-themed, with vibrant colors, and they serve as backdrops for selfies. Museum of Ice Cream locations are often found in storefronts, providing a unique retail experience that is promoted through social media posts made by visitors​¹​.

The first Museum of Ice Cream location was a pop-up that opened in the Meatpacking District of New York City in 2016. The company was founded by Maryellis Bunn and Manish Vora, who initially self-funded the venture. Bunn drew inspiration for the company from her perspective on American retail and traditional museums, which she viewed as outdated industries. However, it’s important to note that the Museum of Ice Cream locations are not “museums” in the traditional sense. They are more aptly described as interactive multi-sensory exhibits or “experiums” as the founder now prefers to call them​¹​.

The Museum of Ice Cream’s success led to the establishment of other similar experience-focused companies, such as the Museum of Pizza, Cado, and Rosé Mansion. In 2018, Target began selling pints of Museum of Ice Cream’s ice cream in flavors like “Piñata” and “Sprinkle Pool”. However, by 2020, Target discontinued selling Museum of Ice Cream products. The company also produced a makeup line for Sephora​¹​.

Despite its popularity, the company and its founders have faced criticism for creating and fostering a hostile work environment. Allegations include denying workers bathroom breaks during 8-hour shifts​¹​.

On 7 April 2021, the Singapore Tourism Board announced that the Museum of Ice Cream would be opening its first overseas location in Singapore’s Dempsey district. This location features 14 exclusive installations, including a “Dragon Playground”, a jungle with bananas, and the largest sprinkle pool of any Museum of Ice Cream location. This location also offers ice cream tasting experiences​¹​.

The Museum of Ice Cream has locations in SoHo, Manhattan; Austin, Texas; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; Chicago, Illinois; and overseas in Singapore and Shanghai. The company is constantly expanding, and new locations are added periodically​¹​.

As for the De Young Museum in San Francisco, it is a fine arts museum located in Golden Gate Park, and is a part of the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco. The museum opened in 1895 and has gone through several transformations and renovations over the years. Its collections include American art from the 17th through the 21st centuries, international contemporary art, textiles and costumes, and art from the Americas, the Pacific, and Africa. The museum also features an artist-in-residency program. Upcoming exhibitions at the de Young Museum include “Bouquets to Art 2023” and “Bouke de Vries: Memories in Porcelain”​²​​³​.

Unfortunately, I was unable to find any information on whether the Museum of Ice Cream has plans to open a location in the De Young Museum in San Francisco. For the most current information, you might want to check the official websites or social media pages of the Museum of Ice Cream and the De Young Museum.

Here is the information I was able to find:

1. The ticket cost for the Museum of Ice Cream in Miami is $38​¹​.
2. Unfortunately, I was unable to find a specific reason for the closing of the Museum of Ice Cream. It is a pop-up museum, which means it opens and closes in different locations, but without further information, I can’t provide a definite reason for a specific closure.

As for the last two questions, I would need more time to find detailed answers. The time it takes to get through the Museum of Ice Cream likely depends on individual pace and interest, but I can look for general estimates if you’d like. I can also try to find information specific to the Chicago location. Would you like me to do that?