Discovery Center unveils Funky Beez ice cream parlor exhibit

BINGHAMTON, N.Y. (WBNG) -- The Discovery Center is adding to its Binghamton-inspired exhibits with a new attraction designed to help visitors cool off in the summer heat.

A ribbon cutting was held to unveil the new Funky Beez ice cream parlor in the middle of the Discovery Center.

It gives visitors a chance to immerse themselves in a local business, scooping ice cream, working the register and more.

The ice cream may not be edible, but those with the museum say it is still a sweet time.

“We’re so lucky that we have this wonderful, funky business that families know and love. And when they come to the Discovery Center, they get to actually play in that ice cream stand,” said Brenda Myers, executive director of the Discovery Center. “The community partnership is all we have, because when exhibits are developed here at the Discovery Center, we need a community partner to do that. And we couldn’t be more excited about the partnership with Funky Beez.”

At the Funky Beez location, customers who order the Discovery Center-inspired sundae enter for a chance to win a membership and more.