Special Events
Meet Mr. Hershey Puppet Show – 11 a.m.
The Hershey Story 63 West Chocolate Ave., Hershey, PA, United StatesThis engaging show looks at Milton Hershey’s life, his thoughts about chocolate-making, the town he created, and his beloved wife Kitty. The performance is free and suitable for children of all ages. Show is offered at 11 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. on Feb. 14.
Meet Mr. Hershey Puppet Show – 2:30 p.m.
The Hershey StoryThis engaging show looks at Milton Hershey’s life, his thoughts about chocolate-making, the town he created, and his beloved wife Kitty. The performance is free and suitable for children of all ages. Show is offered at 11 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. on Feb. 14.
“Senses” Badge Workshop for Brownie Scouts–SOLD OUT
The Hershey Story 63 West Chocolate Ave., Hershey, PA, United StatesPlease contact Lois Miklas at [email protected] or 717.520.5587 if you would like to be on a waiting list. Brownie scouts can exercise all of their senses during this interactive badge workshop. Activities include a detailed hunt through the museum exhibit, a make-and-take touch chart and a trip to the Chocolate Lab to make a special chocolate bar. … Continue reading “Senses” Badge Workshop for Brownie Scouts–SOLD OUT
Easter Basket Bonanza
The Hershey Story 63 West Chocolate Ave., Hershey, PA, United StatesKids can create a Easter mini basket and decorate it with vintage Hershey springtime advertising art. They can then search for signs of spring in the museum exhibits and receive a sweet treat to put in their baskets. Free with Museum Experience admission. March 19, 20, 25-28 Chocolate products are generously donated by The Hershey … Continue reading Easter Basket Bonanza
Easter Basket Bonanza
The Hershey Story 63 West Chocolate Ave., Hershey, PA, United StatesKids can create a Easter mini basket and decorate it with vintage Hershey springtime advertising art. They can then search for signs of spring in the museum exhibits and receive a sweet treat to put in their baskets. Free with Museum Experience admission. March 19, 20, 25-28 Chocolate products are generously donated by The Hershey … Continue reading Easter Basket Bonanza
“Playing the Past” Badge Workshop for Junior Girl Scouts
Enjoy a morning of hands-on activities at The Hershey Story! Girls will experience the many stories of Hershey through the eyes of girls and women who lived long ago. In addition to hands-on activities in the exhibits, scouts will play old-fashioned games and create two crafts to take home. $10 per Scout, Playing the Past … Continue reading “Playing the Past” Badge Workshop for Junior Girl Scouts
Sensory Friendly Evening
The Hershey Story 63 West Chocolate Ave., Hershey, PA, United StatesGuests with Autism Spectrum Disorder or other special sensory needs have the opportunity to enjoy a relaxed evening at the museum. They may enjoy interactive exhibits about Milton Hershey and the industry and town he created, and a hands-on exhibit that recreates jobs in the original chocolate factory. A walk-up activity in the Chocolate Lab … Continue reading Sensory Friendly Evening
Museum Day Live!
The Hershey Story 63 West Chocolate Ave., Hershey, PA, United StatesIn the spirit of the Smithsonian Museums, which offer free admission every day, Museum Day Live! is an annual event hosted by Smithsonian magazine in which participating museums across the country open their doors to anyone presenting a Museum Day Live! ticket… for free. Museum Day Live! tickets are good for free admission to the … Continue reading Museum Day Live!
Teacher Appreciation Weekend
The Hershey Story 63 West Chocolate Ave., Hershey, PA, United StatesThe Hershey Story shows our gratitude to teachers from all public, private and charter schools by offering complimentary admission to the Museum Experience on November 5 and 6.* Thank you, teachers. Your work and impact extends far beyond the boundaries of the classroom. *School ID required
Hershey Community-All Things Diversity
The Hershey Story 63 West Chocolate Ave., Hershey, PA, United StatesThis event is free and open to the public. Registration is required. Please register here. Hershey Community - All Things Diversity, in partnership with The Hershey Story, The Museum on Chocolate Avenue presents, Creating an Inclusive LGBT Community, with Louie Marven, Executive Director, LGBT Center of Central PA. The movement toward equality for lesbian, gay, … Continue reading Hershey Community-All Things Diversity
