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Museum of Food and Drink (MOFAD)

πŸ“ Brooklyn, NY

β˜…4.5(103 Google reviews)πŸ’°$10-$17πŸ‘ΆAll ages

Small interactive museum in Brooklyn Bridge Park's Empire Stores building exploring the cultural history of food through hands-on exhibits, food tastings, and a VR food truck experience. Open Thursday through Sunday.

βœ“ VR food truckβœ“ Interactive tastingsβœ“ Street Food City exhibitβœ“ Educationalβœ“ Brooklyn Bridge Park

πŸ† Family Action Verdict

Best for curious children and families who enjoy food history and hands-on learning - the VR food truck experience and tasting stations are the highlights. A full visit takes 45-60 minutes, making it well-suited as part of a broader Brooklyn Bridge Park day.

ℹ️ What to Know Before You Go

πŸ’‘Plan for 45-60 minutes - the museum is compact and can be fully explored in one visit
⏰The VR food truck experience is the standout - don't skip it
🎟️Tasting spoons are provided - try all the flavor stations
πŸš—Pair with Brooklyn Bridge Park for a full half-day outing

πŸ’¬ What Families Are Saying

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103 Google reviews

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8 months ago

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β€œCame for the Street Food City exhibit. Very awesome interpretation and very friendly staff and volunteers. We were on vacation and this just popped up as a suggestion on Google Maps. We love all things food and decided to go to learn more about the history of NYC street food culture. The VR of the interiors of the food trucks were really cool. We've been inside food trucks before so it did give a good feeling of what it's like without the heat! Lol Recordings of sellers ssongs were very interesting. Also we liked seeing the NYC Mobile Food Vendor Guides so the public can appreciate the regulations vendors need to follow to stay safe and in business.”

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Christina Marino

9 months ago

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β€œWe came to see the Street Food City exhibit that opened on Saturday! There's so much valuable information. It was inspiring to read all the personal stories of how the immigrant culture of food trucks is imbedded in the culture of NYC. The VR experience is a don't miss! It's truly remarkable and for sure makes you want to track down your favorite food truck for lunch afterwards. Highly recommend!!”

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Christine Wei

6 months ago

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β€œThis was an excellent museum outside of the size. The two stars off are because of how expensive it was for what you get to see. The VR experience was cool and made you feel like you were in the food trucks. There was also a simulation where you could pick the food you wanted to sell and customize your character. Other than that, there was a bit about the history of food trucks and vendors in NYC. An important and probably overlooked part of the city’s culture. I just wish it was bigger.”

πŸ’¬ What parents mention

VR and interactive experiencesFood tastings and flavor stationsEducational and culturally rich

Overview

The Museum of Food and Drink presents the cultural stories behind food through interactive exhibits and tastings. The current Street Food City exhibition focuses on NYC's immigrant street food entrepreneurs with a VR food truck experience, flavor tasting stations, and interactive simulations. Located in Empire Stores at Brooklyn Bridge Park. Open Thursday through Sunday with special programming events.

πŸ• Opening Hours

Thursday12:00-18:00
Friday12:00-18:00
Saturday12:00-18:00
Sunday12:00-18:00

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