Sloomoo Institute NYC
New York City, NY
Slime takes center stage at the Sloomoo Institute NYC, the first of a growing number of destinations designed to encourage sensory play. This adult-friendly experience for kids lets you experiment with everything from colorful slime to kinetic sand within a 12,000 foot (3600 meter) entertainment space.
The basics
Highlights at the Slomoo Institute include a slime slingshot, a lake of slime, and Sloomoo Falls, where you can don a poncho and a shower cap to get slimed yourself. There’s interactive features throughout the site, where you can get your hands on slime of every type and colour, including a glow-in-the-dark area. There's also a DIY slime bar with dozens of colors and fragrances, so you can make your own custom slime to take home.
Things to know before you go
- The Sloomoo Institute is a must for families with kids who like to play and create in a colorful and stimulating environment.
- A wide range of slimes are available for purchase online and at the institute itself.
- You can book tickets to the Sloomoo Institute around two months in advance.
- The Sloomoo Institute is suitable for both wheelchairs and strollers, but the underground party room is only accessible by one flight of stairs.
- Children under 2 years of age visit free.
How to get there
The Sloomoo Institute is located on Broadway Street in Lower Manhattan’s SoHo neighborhood, between Broome and Grand Streets. Hop-on hop-off buses stop at the corner of West Broadway and Spring Street, about an 8-minute walk away. The nearest subway station is Canal Street, which is served by lines N, Q, R, and W. Spring Street, Bowery, and Grand Street subway stations are also all within easy walking distance, too.
When to get there
The Sloomoo Institute NYC is open every day of the week from morning until evening, with extended hours on Friday and Saturday. Ticket prices vary depending on when you visit; admission is generally cheaper on weekdays, except during school breaks. Sloomoo also runs special sensory-friendly hours every month—check the website for upcoming dates and times.
New York City for Kids
New York City is full of great attractions for families, from the American Museum of Natural History to the Bronx Zoo. Popular things to do in New York with kids include attending Broadway performances of family-friendly shows—Aladdin and The Lion King are great options—and taking a kid-focused tour of the world-famous Metropolitan Museum of Art.
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