It's on 1 of my list. Each entry below is what I wrote about it there, with my verdict on that list, the fullest first.
- Subway6 to Spring St, 4 min
- Address475 Broadway, New York, NY 10013
- From my guide, updated September 2026.
The Sloomoo Institute is one of the most unexpectedly joyful places I’ve been in the city. It’s part sensory museum, part art installation, and entirely centered around slime. The rooms are colorfully designed and the slime stations invite you touch, stretch, pour, and even make your own custom blend.
There’s also ASMR stations, a glow-in-the-dark slime cave, and a moment where you walk barefoot through a pool of slime, which sounds odd but is weirdly satisfying. It’s made for kids but just as enjoyable for adults who are open to play. I left feeling lighter and a little more carefree, which is not something I say often after leaving a museum in New York.