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Location
Parking
Street parking available. Paid garage parking recommended; discounted rates up to 50% off through SpotHero parking reservation app (advance booking recommended)
Accessibility
Sensory-Friendly Hours available with modified experience, limited tickets, less crowded, calmer, and quieter environment. Slime easily removed with white vinegar and water.
Visitor tip
Start with the DIY slime bar first, then explore other exhibits. Staff recommend this order to maximize enjoyment and reduce wait times, allowing you to enjoy interactive stations at your own pace afterward.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Interactive Slime Experience
- Highlights
- DIY custom slime design (4M+ combinations), Lake Sloomoo walk-through, Sloomoo Falls get-slimed experience, sensory-interactive installations
- Location
- 820 N Orleans St, River North, Chicago
- Special Features
- Over 500 gallons of slime, Sensory-Friendly Hours, birthday parties and field trips available
What visitors say
We visited Sloomoo Institute for a birthday celebration and it was such a great experience! The kids absolutely loved it, and honestly, even us adults had so much fun. It’s definitely one of those places where you want to take your time…
So every year in late March during my older son's spring break, we always find an attraction ahead of time and reserve a day to take our boys to the city. Was thinking no Shedd or Navy Pier this time around. I must say that SlooMoo is…
Our visit to Sloomoo was an unforgettable experience for my daughters! They absolutely loved playing with all the different types of slime and had such a fun, joyful time from start to finish. The place is beautiful, imaginative, and…
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Did You Know?
- Lake Sloomoo contains 300 gallons of slime, making it a massive interactive sensory experience where visitors can walk through and immerse themselves in the tactile exhibit
- The DIY Bar offers 4 million+ possible slime combinations through customization options including 8 textures, 60 scents, 40 colors, and 120 charms
- Sloomoo Institute offers Sensory-Friendly Hours with modified experiences designed for visitors who benefit from less crowded, calmer, and quieter environments
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