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April 21, 2017

Take a Sweet Peek Inside the Museum of Ice Cream Before It Opens Tomorrow

Get the scoop (pun intended) here.

by Danielle Directo-Meston

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What you see when you arrive. The entrance is located on 7th Place.

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One corner of the California room, which offers a rotating menu of ice cream tastings from some of the best gourmet creameries.

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Ten thousand pink and yellow bananas make up this colorful installation, which also features scratch-and-sniff walls.

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The "mint grow house" features fragrant herbs and real cacao bean shells, plus sweet samples of My/Mo mochi. (And yes, it really does smell like mint chocolate chip.)

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Yes, the claw machine really works.

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An ice cream sundae-inspired wall.

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This room is complete with real edible gummy bears.

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See?

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Peruvian artist Abel Bentin created this installation. Guests can also enjoy a taste of charcoal cookie dough in the same room.

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Artist Baker's Son whipped up these supersized popsicles, which we expect to be the most-'grammed corner of the museum.

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Just a quick peek of the sprinkles-filled mini pool, which is filled with antimicrobial plastic sprinkles. Of course, guests must take off their shoes before taking a dip.

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One of the many sweet treats that museum guests will enjoy.

It's almost here! Ahead of the Museum of Ice Cream's grand opening tomorrow in DTLA's Arts District, we're sharing a sweet sneak peek inside the Instagrammable wonder.

Set to run from Saturday, April 22 to Monday, May 29 (11am to 10pm daily; closed Tuesdays), the month-long exhibit promises photo ops (and treats) around every corner, from supersized gummy bears and popiscles to mochi and ice cream tastings. The museum was founded by Cali-bred creative Maryellis Bunn, who also dreamed up an entire room that pays homage to her home state and its Hollywood roots.

Timed admission is $29 for guests 13 and up and $18 for children (3 to 12) and seniors (60 and up); tickets must be purchased online in advance as there are none available at the door. Sadly, tickets for this weekend are sold out, but there are still plenty available in May.

While you await your visiting day, scroll through the gallery above for a taste of what's in store and buy your tickets online at the Museum of Ice Cream's website.

Museum of Ice Cream
2018 E 7th Pl., Los Angeles, CA 90021
April 22 to May 29
Hours: Wednesdays through Mondays 11am to 10pm
Closed Tuesdays

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