So many feelings. First of all I loved this WAY more than I thought I would. I HATE slime but my girls love it. So deep breath and who cares if clothes get ruined?! We went on Good Friday, lots of kids were off of school. We got the first time slot! Highly recommend this! The place is self guided and you can always go back to feel some more! If you think about germs and are easily grossed out, there's plenty of hand sanitizer around, or bring your own! But everyone is basically reaching in to feel the same slime you are. There's a small area the kids can take their shoes off and play in. Some squishes and slime they can go into (it's hard and doesn't stick to clothes!). They also have the "get slimed" station. I believe it's $30 and from the looks of it, it's just blue water. Didn't seem worth it to me. But my kids loved watching! The best part is being able to make your own slime! You can pick the consistency, smell and color! And as an added bonus you can pick out 3 charms! There's no food or drinks allowed in and they have a complimentary coat/bag check! Take a picture of your bag in case you drop your ticket! In addition, I find it hilarious that people are complaining about the price. Of course the place raises the price during peak hours. Now do I think $56 for a ticket is steep, yes! But plan ahead and always purchase tickets ahead of time! We paid $135 for 3 and were there almost 3 hours! We only left because we had lunch reservations! read more

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If you see ticket prices online in your budget BUY THEM. Made the mistake of driving an hour a half to get there before close and the pricing almost DOUBLED. Family of 4 and paid $222 (the AGM on site didn't have a hospitable bone in their body and informed us "ticket prices hike due to demand") and didn't seem to care if we left or stayed. The museum itself is short lived. With a couple extra add ons for more $$$ The slime-tenders were a lot more pleasant than the AGM and made our experience more memorable. Also google is wrong and you can NOT pay upon arrival so that was misinformation as well. Overall 6/10 experience read more

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We had an amazing experience at Sloomoo Institute - Chicago for my older cousin's daughter's 6th birthday party! The entire place is such a fun, immersive, and multi-sensory slime wonderland that both kids and adults can enjoy. From the moment we walked in, the interactive slime play, ASMR elements, and colorful art installations kept everyone engaged and excited. The kids absolutely loved getting hands-on with different slime textures and creating their own custom slimes, while the adults enjoyed how unique and well-organized everything was. The staff were super friendly, patient, and great with the kids, making sure the birthday girl and her friends felt special throughout the party. It was such a memorable and creative way to celebrate a birthday. Highly recommend Sloomoo Institute for parties or just a fun day out in Chicago! read more

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Wonderful place for kids. Very interactive and fun. Great way to spend a couple hours and enjoy yourself. Want to get slimed? This is your place! read more

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We wanted to love SlooMoo and there was a lot we loved but also room for improvement. First of all, for a family of four it cost us $222.32 to visit SlooMoo on a December weekday morning. And that's just for basic entry. There are many optional add-ons for a price, including slime being poured on you. As a parent, I felt very nickeled and dimed. What is included are several vats of different slimes and some activities like throwing slime at a loved one (they're behind a glass), walking on slime, etc. Also we made our own slime which was my family's favorite. There's a viewing area to watch people get slimed on but when we visited no one paid to do that so we didn't get to see anyone. This should be included in my opinion as well as the glue tour/activity that is extra. We went through the museum in less than an hour, and we participated in all the included activities. Fun to go once but we likely would not return. read more

Came here for a birthday party and my LO still talks about how much fun she had here. Lots of slime stations and rooms to explore but all very fun for kids age 6 and under. I would highly recommend this place for younger kiddos. read more

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Truth be told, I wasn't too excited to visit this place. I didn't think it would be very entertaining. I mean how exciting can slime get.? I'm glad my daughter dragged me to this place kicking and screaming (to clarify, for a change I was the one kicking and screaming in protest.) Turns out slime is fun to play with at every age. Who knew? And for a change I got to play with the slime rather than peel it off my living room couch. There are dozens of big vats of slime to play with. All slimes were unique with different textures, colours and scents. There's even a section you can walk barefoot in slime (!) and a station you can get slimed with goo (while wearing protective raincoat.). As part of the experience, everyone gets to make their own slime to take home.) You get the basic slime substrate, and you add your own scent and colour). Overall a fun museum, sure to please your child (or the child in you.) Make sure you other tickets online in advance to get discounts, because admission price is rather high. read more

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When the staff said the kids could stay here for hours they weren't playing. Me and my mini me had a ball, and lots of slime. I didn't realize there was different type of slime textures. Also, I love how they had different scents. It was like aromatherapy meets slime. At the end, we got to make our own slime, pick the texture, color and scent. This is such a cool spot to take the kids. I like that they have extracurricular activities for school aged kids, as well as they host birthday parties. I'll keep that in mind for the next time I plan to visit. read more

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Very interactive museum. We had a good time touching, and smelling all the slime. At the end the museum we got to make our own slime. Pretty good day at the Sloomoo institute. read more

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Took my daughter here for her 7th birthday, every paying person gets to personalize their own slime(texture, smell, color and 3 little characters). It was an amazing experience! We all loved it, and the kiddos had soooooo much fun. Lasted a good hour and a half...and the staff was so cool, happy and helpful! Super cool experience! read more

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My 3year old daughter loved it! She had so much fun and didn't want to leave even after 2hrs. It's clean and very interactive. There isn't a lot of stuff to do other than play with slime and kinetic sand but it's enough to keep my toddler busy and not bored. read more

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This is a very unique museum that is dedicated strictly to slime. It is the only one that I know of and is part of a small chain. I admiringly learned a lot about slime. There is metered street parking and commercial lots available within a reasonable walking distance from the museum. To give you some bearing on how much to put into the meter, I was fine with an hour and a half from entering the museum to getting in my car. It is highly recommended to reserve your time slot online prior to your arrival, as slots are limited and may sell out. Times may be priced differently depending on whether they are peak times or not. You start your tour off in a small room where they play a short video about the museum rules. After the video, you get a name tag where you write your slime name which is your name with "oo" replacing all the vowels in your name. It is your call how you want to treat the "y" if you have one in your name. Then your are given a piece of slime to place on the huge slime wall. After that you are pretty much own you own and start the self guided tour at your leisure. You will first come across a bunch of large bowls of different slimes to touch and hear, yes hear. There are many colors and textures available to touch. I would just note that many ofthe slimes stuck to my hands after touching them and took a little effort to get it off. They also have activator to help get slime off your hands as well. just off of the area with the slime is a dark room with an interactive dancing simulator called Slimey Mirror where a slime creature mirrors your dancing. You can also throw slime in the virtual environment. There is also glow in the dark slime in here. On the other side of the bowls of slime bowls is the slime sling shot which I found pretty cool. One person shots a wad of slime at another person that is standing behind a plexiglass wall with a bullseye on it. A little further down you will find a self-serve camera kiosk that takes pictures and send it to an email or phone number. There is also a slime obstalcle course which is a combination of a junior ninja course and floor is lava course, but instead of lava, its slime. You will be given the opportunity to see what slime feels on your feet in a small pit of slime that is off to the side. You can walk all over the pit and this was also pretty neat. On the back end of the museum is the slime area where for an additional cost, you are able to get slimed. There is a lot of seating in that area where spectators can sit and watch people get slimed. The people that get slimed get a plastic covering so that their clothes are not ruined. I personally found that the slime too watery and almost looked liked colored water pouring down on the participants. So, I opted to skip that add-on. The last area of the museum tour is the make your own slime portion. You will see a bunch of small bowls with different types of slime that you can feel, so that you can choose what type you want to make. I went with the cloud type slime. You pick up your slime selection from a window and then you select a fragrance for your slime I I went with the baby powder), along with the color (I got the florescent yellow) It should be noted that some colors work better which some types over others. You will then you mix it all up with your hands at the tables set up. It may stick to your hands and be a bit messy. Activator will help clean your hands. Once you have mixed your slime's color and fragrance thoroughly . You can choose up to three three charms to put in it. I did not want any charms and skipped that step. The staff here is awesome. They are very friendly and helpful. Looooroon (I assume her name is Lauren) was great with everyone making their slime. She was very helpful, informative and patient. Right before you exit the museum you will see a party room off to the side that can be rented to host birthday parties or special events. It is very nice room that is private and can hold about 25 people easily. You exit the museum through the gift shop where you can purchase pre made slime, clothing items, kinetic sand and other Sloomoo merch. My littles and I really enjoyed my visit here and i higlhly recommend checking this place out. I am so glad that I was able to make it here and I am sure that you will too. read more

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We're from St. Louis so when we came for nationals I knew my daughter would love it here. It's expensive for how short or small the place is. But it was fun playing with some of the slime. But my favorite part was actually having to pick the type of slime, scent, and colors. So much fun! read more

We found Sloomoo when trying to find activities for our two young boys, and while pricy, we're glad we came. There are numerous slime stations to play at and experience, along with photo opps and a slime slingshot area. We didn't opt for the Slime Falls experience (which came at a significant premium), but enjoyed watching a family who did pay for it. We also appreciated that at the end, there was an opportunity to customize your own slime (with scent, color, and charms). While most people within the experience were friendly, the individual working at the first station with getting name cards signed up clearly had no tolerance for little kids, and was downright rude to my kids. Everyone else as we progressed through were super kind and seemed to enjoy their jobs, but the first individual did dampen our experience. Definitely would recommend coming at least once, but not sure this will be a repeat place for us. read more

We recently stopped by this location over the weekend for some slime fun for my kids. This was our second time going and it did not disappoint. We were greeted with friendly staff. They had some added toppers for the Halloween season. Kids have a blast, trying different kinds of slime textures and getting to make their own with their own distinct scent and color choices. They even get to add some charms if they want to. There is a slime experience which is extra to do. The last time we were here, they experienced. The kids had a blast doing it. The gift shop had lots of different choices of slime to purchase. They also had Rosh Hashanah themed slimes. That made my daughter's day. Love the inclusion. We will be back!! read more

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Admittedly, this place is a little small for the price but I'd be lying if I said it wasn't fun! You also get to make your own slime at the end that's personalized. Everybody was so nice and friendly! Highly recommending taking your time at each station to make the most of your buck. read more

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I was shocked at how fun and interactive the Sloomoo Institute was! I will say my husband and I did a little date day here, and we definitely felt like outliers since it is mostly families and children. Still though there are a ton of different vats of slime you could touch, and we appreciated that each one had Infograph's on how they were made/what type they were! The inside is very spacious, staff is plentiful and there to help and clean up after people/sanitize things right away. I think the best part of the whole experience was making our own slime! For two adults it took us maybe 30-40 minutes to go through it at a slower pace so factor some more time if you're bringing children! read more

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Worth every penny! Went on a weekday with my 4 year old for her birthday and she had an amazing time, and as parents we did too! For the price you gain entry to a ton of hands-on experiences and you get to make your own customizable scented slime to take home that is full-size. Absolutely worth it. It was very clean, and there were so many different giant tubs of slime to play with so much stepping and squishing and throwing and squeezing in different sensory environments (light, dark, music, etc). I loved playing with the different textures and smelling different scents. Honestly, I think I felt so relaxed, cause I was just playing with slime the entire time myself. The employees were very chill and really nice! There was one man in particular working yesterday who really made my daughter feel special for her birthday-thank you! I would highly recommend this place as a Chicagoan for something fun to do with kids. We came home and the kids were still playing with their customized slime. read more

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This place was fantastic! We (my 7 year old and I) had a an amazing time. The varieties of slime is impressive and they all smell wonderful. My son really enjoyed the slime sling shot and is still playing with the slime he made at the end of the visit. We went during the week around 4 and it wasn't crowded at all, which allowed us to enjoy everything at our own pace. It is very clean and they make everyone use hand wipes prior to entering, which put me at ease. Overall, SlooMoo is a great time and I recommend it to anyone with or without kids. read more

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The prices are expensive just to play in slime. My 7-year-old niece loves slime and since she got all A's on her report card. Auntie reward her with a trip to Sloomoo. We arrived early and the nice young lady let us go in before our time. I was happy that it wasn't too crowded. We enjoyed the different rooms where you can play with different color slime. The sling room was fun where you go and sling your shoot of slime. They have a bin of wipes in each room for you to wipe your hands. The staff team was very nice and kept the place clean. The experience was cool and fun. It's like an extra $30.00 bucks for them to pour down blue water on you. There was a lady who was so glad to give my niece a wristband. It was no way I was giving up an extra $30.00 just for my niece to get blue water poured on her. Crazy. We got a chance to customize and make our own slime to take home. We spent close to 2 hours in the slime world. Glad my niece enjoy her time at Sloomo. She was super excited. read more

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We had a blast at the slime museum. Lots to keep the kids busy trying different types of slime and then making their own. Small gift shop where we got a birthday present for a friend. Found a very fun playground nearby and walked a couple of blocks from there. read more

This was great for my 9-year old daughter! The staff is friendly and helpful. It wouldn't be something you would do more than once most likely, but worth checking out! You get to make your own slime at the end. You choose what texture, color and scent you want to take home. Takes about an hour. read more

Prices! Parents don't want to pay $50 for themselves just to be there with their kids.

Ok. It's not cheap. Not at $35 a ticket. BUT, most slime you buy on Etsy is $15 + s/h. So, yes, you're spending $35 a person, but you also get to customize your own slime and take it home. And that's after playing with more slime than you can imagine. My 12 yr old is still obsessed with slime. I dragged her here because I knew she'd love it. She saw all of the 5 yr olds and gave me major side eye. This place is swimming with little kids, but teens and tweens were there too. Once we were making slime, those side-eyes turned to all smiles. You pick out what kind you want, go to the huge wall of scents you can add, and then get in line for an employee to add color. Last of all, head to the counter to pick out your 3 charms. We did all of that and then ended at the gift shop. Wowza. There were a lot of cool slimes to choose from. It was too hard to choose, so I let her buy $150 worth. I swear even at 12 yrs old, she skipped out the door. It was like Christmas Day. read more

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Had an amazing time with my granddaughter there, will return. The staff were wonderful, although we didn't need it this time parking was readily available next door. read more

Price: $$$ Payment: credit card/Online Reservation Ambiance: Casual Photo worthy: Yes Parking: street meter Dress code: minimal/casual Time spent: 1.5 hours to 2 hours ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This is the third location of sloomoo in the USA, if you are looking for something unique to do rather is for date night, girls' night, or family fun time, Sloomoo got you covered. Coming to Sloomoo, the staff was helpful and friendly. The facility was well kept and the slime seemed fresh. As you walk in, there will be a coat check along with your belongings for free. I would advise wearing something you don't might to get dirty. As you go further, there will be a welcome station with 3 monitors, make sure to stay here for a bit to understand what will you anticipate(such as the variety of the slime and slime tricks) which will come in handy throughout the whole experience. Throughout the experience, there will be different small pools of slime with different flavors, colors, and textures, which you can look on the wall for detailed info as a reference, or you can always ask the staff to show you some slime tricks as well. There will be other slime activities such as slingshots, slime games, and slime showers (if you choose the more expensive package). Not to mention, you get the chance to make your own slime in the DIY station which you can bring home with or as a gift. I only gave 4 stars because I am kinda a clean freak, so my biggest concern with the slime is how clean are they, being there's everyone's there touching everything. As the COO told us the staff change the slime quite often. I do, however, would recommend Sloomo add a hand wash station as the guest enter the slime facility special for the flu season. Overall, this was a lovely experience, which I am so glad me and my slime obsess friend got to experience. read more

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This was an incredible experience. It was definitely an expensive outing but worth it if you're celebrating a kids birthday or just looking to have a fun time. Total time spent was just under 2 hours. You're going to be greeted by all sorts of "flavors" , smells, colors and just a well kept location. At the end of it, you customize your own slime to bring home and personally that was a pretty amazing experience from picking the texture, to the color to the smell and the range that was provided didn't make for an easy decision. Getting slimed was also quite the experience, it wasn't actual slime thankfully so it does wash off clothes, it's a pricey add on. There's parking right in front of the building which makes for Easy access. Expect hours of ASMR fun !! read more

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Toorry and his co workers are amazing I came from Vegas and had a blast! All the staff is amazing thank yall read more

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If you have a child or tween put this on your list as a fantastic fun outing. My 10 year old absolutely loved it and I had the best time experiencing it with her. I think any child between the ages of 3-12 would think this place was amazing. Where else in the world do you get to play with unlimited slime of varying textures and colors and then have the opportunity to put slime on a wall , shoot slime like a cannon and walk through vats of slime ? Then, you have the option of getting slimed ( don't worry they provide you with protective gear so your clothes stay clean and dry). There is an up charge for this but so memorable that worth the splurge for doing it once. My daughter was absolutely delighted with this experience. Finally, you get to design and customize your own slime that you get to take home. First you pick the type/ texture of slime you want, then select your scent, then pick your color and finally head over to the charm bar and select 3 charms for your slime. We had the BEST time. A +++++experience read more

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After hearing amazing reviews about this place from my friends, I had to check it out for myself. It's on a relatively good location in Chicago where there is access to street parking and sloomoo also offers SpotHero options for discounted parking which is really nice. I parked on the street and then walked over with my boys to the institute. The biggest reason for the four stars is because I have an 18 month old and no had to carry the stroller up almost two sets of staircases. There is an elevator for wheelchair accessibility which is really nice but what about us moms with strollers! My stroller is usually slammed with stuff so to have to put my toddler down and carry it up while holding his hand was so inconvenient. Not to mention the walk down the stairs was even more terrifying. I like the organization of this place- I highly recommend you buy your tickets and register yourself ahead of your visit to save yourself time. The staff was extremely welcoming in their pink work suits and just carried a good attitude which means a lot when you're around children. It can at times get really crowded really fast. Tickets are $39 dollars per person and per child. I was with my 18 month old and he got a complimentary ticket because they charge (based off of what their website said) after 24 months of age but the guy at the counter said they charge a ticket for kids 3 and above. Either way, I was thankful for the complimentary ticket for him- thank you Sloomoo. My four year old was so excited Omgosh- he was so excited to touch the slime. We waited until the staff told us it's okay to go in and then we listed to a disclaimer about rules and behavior before being let into the area. I will say this- I wouldn't go here if you're kid isn't into slime and also if they haven't had previous experience with slime because they'll loose interest fast. My kid has never played with slime and although he loved it, he was fighting himself not to mix the slime even though the rules said no mixing. I think he was too small for the experience and I think I should have invited some friends to come with us to make it more memorable. That is my experience and not a reflection of the business itself- just something for parents of 3-4 year olds to be mindful of (my eldest son is 4). The "playground" area where the kids could jump into the slime was their favorite part! My kids went crazy when I told them they could jump into it- I even jumped into it myself! It was a little cold and you could feel yourself "sinking" if you stayed in one place too long but overall awesome! My kids are too small and not interested in the slime dump- they looked and I asked my eldest if he wanted to try but they weren't ready for it. Our second favorite experience was making the slime! They say a toddlers attention span is as long as his age but in this instance, it didn't hold true! They sat for a solid 15-20 mins playing with the slime. Overall, clean place, kind staff and a great place to bring your children as we head into winter! read more

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The Sloomoo Institute is a place unlike any you've been to, I promise! They are a slime "factory" that will give the kids wonder, amazement, and fun for a few hours. We went with friends for a late morning visit on a weekend and had a very fun time. The staff greeted us with a smile and made us feel right at home the entire time. It's a self-guided "tour" through several large rooms with varying offerings, all being fully hands-on and interactive. You can play with all different kinds of slime, researching your favorite in order to make it later on!, as well as stomp through it or launch it out of a sling shot at a friend! The place is kept very clean, which is much appreciated, and allows you to play at will and double-back around to repeat experiences if you want. In total, we spent a solid two-plus hours roaming and exploring. I'd be remiss not to mention the fact that, at the end, you get to make your own slime! Two kinds! You choose the texture, color, and scent before self-mixing to perfection. What fun for the kids! If you're looking for something a little outside the ordinary then check out the Sloomoo Institute. It's good wholesome fun for all ages. read more

So much fun and worth every dollar! Many things to do! All employees were helpful, fun, and cheerful! Place was very clean and well kept. We loved our slime experience !!!!!! I would definitely recommend this for anyone visiting with kids! Souvenirs are even reasonably priced and we were able to take home free slime that we made! read more

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What a fun experience!! I went with my two nieces, and they loved it. They have many activities, from different slimes to kinetic sand to dance-offs, slime slings, and slime showers, and at the end, you can even make your slime! When you're going through the whole thing, there are just different types of slime with different textures and scents! I was amazed by how many different types there were! We spent about two hours there, which was a perfect amount of time. I would recommend buying the tickets online to save time in line. There's also parking all around the building! I would definitely recommend this place!! read more

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Insanely expensive, $225 for 5 of us. Would've been an additional $30+ for 30 second dousing in slime wearing a plastic bag. But the kids had a blast for 45 minutes and everyone making their own type of slime at the end left a good feeling. At half that price, an additional star. read more

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SLOOMOO was a different experience. Our 4yo really enjoyed it! Although you get to make your own slime, they still have a store @ the end with more goodies to purchase. It was a little pricey. It was $106 for 3ppl after all the extra fees added to the $84 admission. Parking is also extra. read more

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What a fun place to take your kids. Every exhibit is interactive and you get to design and make your own slime at the end. read more

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If only there were an option for negative stars, but alas, there is not. What should have been a fun outing my daughter was looking forward to since Sloomoo came to Chicago ended with a significant injury that could have been avoided had Sloomoo taken proper precautions with their equipment. On February 8, my daughter was on the launching end of the slingshot exhibit where she was encouraged by an employee to "keep pulling" on the cords to get a more powerful launch. The contraption then malfunctioned and she was hit with projectile slime into her face, but more severely, her eye. The employees indicated that this has happened before and that the company is working on a safer operation. So they willingly knew that the exhibit was faulty and still put children at risk. Even worse, as she was crouched on the floor screaming in pain, they kept the exhibit going! The compassion was disgusting, shoving papers to sign about "rendering aid" after providing her an ice pack and trying to get signatures to avoid liability. My daughter sustained a significant injury and was offered a refund and free tickets to return. Definitely will not be returning, will be encouraging all in the Chicagoland area not to spend upwards of $50+ an individual to be susceptible to such gross negligence. I will also be contacting other locations outside of Chicago to let their patrons be aware of how this company operates. Simply awful. read more

Kind of pricey ticket at almost $40/person But you get to customize and make your very own slime and bring it home Lots of cool different slime types to play with - cloud vs clear vs jelly etc Fun activities like throwing slime at people behind a glass and watching people get slimed Our kiddo liked the pool of squishy toys the most It was a bit loud so she got scared for part of the museum but had fun at the end I enjoyed the different slimes, especially taking notes on the color, scent, and base slime formulas read more

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This place was truly just okay. It was expensive and there really wasn't that much to do. There are only 2 rooms to play with slime and then you make your own slime. I expected at least 5-6 rooms with different slime activities. It is also a "one time" kind of place. For the amount of money and what you get for the money, it's just not worth it. read more

Wonderful place for kids and adults alike! Great interactive ASMR fun for all :) We visited with out three year old toddler and had a blast! She loves Slime but we the parents had fun too! The whole visit is relaxed and you can do it at your own pace. There are two areas for kids to walk on slime ( no shoes and socks ofcourse) and have a pit which is full of soft squishy toys which was a big hit with our daughter! The DIY Slime is fun experience too! A big shout out to the staff, they are truly friendly and the place is very clean! Highly recommended... it is worth the price! read more