Visit The Hershey Story Museum

Tastings: Chocolates from around the world: 11:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
2018-09-10 11:30 - 15:30, 2018-09-11 11:30 - 15:30, 2018-09-12 11:30 - 15:30, 2018-09-13 11:30 - 15:30, 2018-09-14 11:30 - 15:30 (America/New_York)
Sample a flight of warm drinking chocolates from around the world!
From fruity African chocolate flavors to Indonesian chocolate with caramel overtones, come hone your skills as a cocoa connoisseur… or simply enjoy a taste of indulgence. Tastings at The Hershey Story is a treat for your taste buds and the perfect way to immerse yourself in the sweet world that inspired Milton Hershey.
The Hershey Story also offers our tastings experience to kids! While the adults are sampling exotic warm drinking chocolate from around the world, kids will get their own mug of warm milk and a chocolate stirring lolly — perfect for transforming their milk into something delicious!

Chocolate Lab classes starting at 11:45 a.m.
2018-09-10 11:45 - 14:45, 2018-09-11 11:45 - 14:45, 2018-09-12 11:45 - 14:45, 2018-09-14 11:45 - 14:45
Chocolate Lab tickets are available on a first come – first served basis and may be purchased at The Hershey Story admissions desk on the day of the class. Space is limited. Children must be at least 4 years old to enter the Lab.
11:45 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Build a Bar
Follow in Milton Hershey’s footsteps as you design your own candy bar. Discover the business behind the product as you choose ingredients to add based on flavor, appearance and your own preferences.
2:00 – 2:45 p.m.
Planet Chocolate
Learn some delicious geography by finding out more about the many places around the globe where cocoa beans are grown. You will be guided to recognize differences in cocoa beans’ appearance and taste and make your own unique bar to take home.

Chocolate Lab classes starting at 11:30 a.m.
2018-09-11 11:00 - 15:15, 2018-09-12 11:00 - 15:15, 2018-09-13 11:00 - 15:15, 2018-09-14 11:00 - 15:15, 2018-09-15 11:00 - 15:15, 2018-09-16 11:00 - 15:15, 2018-09-17 11:00 - 15:15
Chocolate Lab tickets are available on a first come – first served basis and may be purchased at The Hershey Story admissions desk on the day of the class. Space is limited. Children must be at least 4 years old to enter the Lab.
11:30 to 12:15 a.m.
Chocolate By Design
What makes dark chocolate dark and white chocolate white? This class will answer those questions and give you a rare look at a real cocoa pod, beans and nibs, and other ingredients of chocolate. After getting the inside scoop on what makes chocolate so tasty, you will create your own “abstract art” using three types of chocolates.
1:00 to 1:45 p.m.
Planet Chocolate
Learn some delicious geography by finding out more about the many places around the globe where cocoa beans are grown. You will be guided to recognize differences in cocoa beans’ appearance and taste and make your own unique bar to take home.
2:30 to 3:15 p.m.
Build a Bar
Follow in Milton Hershey’s footsteps as you design your own candy bar. Discover the business behind the product as you choose ingredients to add based on flavor, appearance and your own preferences.

Tastings: Chocolate From Around the World 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
2018-09-11 11:30 - 15:30, 2018-09-12 11:30 - 15:30, 2018-09-13 11:30 - 15:30, 2018-09-14 11:30 - 15:30, 2018-09-15 11:30 - 15:30, 2018-09-16 11:30 - 15:30, 2018-09-17 11:30 - 15:30 | The Hershey Story, 63 West Chocolate Ave., Hershey, PA, 17033, United States
Sample a flight of warm drinking chocolates from around the world!
From fruity African chocolate flavors to Indonesian chocolate with caramel overtones, come hone your skills as a cocoa connoisseur… or simply enjoy a taste of indulgence. Tastings at The Hershey Story is a treat for your taste buds and the perfect way to immerse yourself in the sweet world that inspired Milton Hershey.
The Hershey Story also offers our tastings experience to kids! While the adults are sampling exotic warm drinking chocolate from around the world, kids will get their own mug of warm milk and a chocolate stirring lolly — perfect for transforming their milk into something delicious!
Learn more at Tastings.

Preschool Storytime
2018-09-13 09:15 - 10:00
Thursday, Sept. 6, 13, 20 and 27, 2018
9:15 – 10 a.m.
Preschoolers will love exploring themes through enchanting pictures and stories. Each week will feature a different topic; a simple craft will follow the interactive read-aloud. Recommended for children ages 3 through 5 accompanied by an adult caregiver. This program is free and will take place in the lower level classroom. Registration is not required.
Themes:
September 6 – Toy Time
September 13 – Milton Hershey
September 20 – School Days
September 27 – American Indian Tales

Chocolate Lab classes starting at 11:45 a.m.
2018-09-13 11:45 - 14:45
Chocolate Lab tickets are available on a first come – first served basis and may be purchased at The Hershey Story admissions desk on the day of the class. Space is limited. Children must be at least 4 years old to enter the Lab.
11:45 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Celebration Truffles
Celebrate Milton S. Hershey’s birthday by making your own, rich Chocolate-Caramel Truffles. (We created an original and decadent truffle recipe in honor of the confectionery magnate’s success in building, not only a huge chocolate industry, but caramel business, as well.) Learn the history behind Milton Hershey’s success.
2:00 – 2:45 p.m.
Planet Chocolate
Learn some delicious geography by finding out more about the many places around the globe where cocoa beans are grown. You will be guided to recognize differences in cocoa beans’ appearance and taste and make your own unique bar to take home.

Milton Hershey's Birthday Celebration
2018-09-13 18:30 - 19:30
Thursday, Sept. 13, 2018
6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Milton Hershey’s Birthday Celebration at ChocolateTown Square*
FREE!
Join the Hershey community on what would have been Milton Hershey’s 161st birthday. In honor of our founder’s birthday, The Hershey Company will share the launch of a new Hershey’s campaign for the community to take part. Visitors can bring their lawn chairs or blanket and enjoy a performance of music reminiscent of Mr. Hershey’s era by The Tunesters of Central Pennsylvania. The celebration concludes with birthday cupcakes donated by Milton Hershey School and milk chocolate bars courtesy of The Hershey Company.
*ChocolateTown Square is located across from the The Hershey Story Museum at the intersection of Chocolate and Cocoa Aves. In the event of inclement weather, the celebration will be held in the Grand Lobby of The Hershey Story.

Tastings: Chocolates from around the world: 10:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
2018-09-15 10:00 - 16:30, 2018-09-16 10:00 - 16:30

Chocolate Lab classes starting at 11:45 a.m.
2018-09-15 11:45 - 15:45, 2018-09-16 11:45 - 15:45
Chocolate Lab tickets are available on a first come – first served basis and may be purchased at The Hershey Story admissions desk on the day of the class. Space is limited. Children must be at least 4 years old to enter the Lab.
11:45 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Build a Bar
Follow in Milton Hershey’s footsteps as you design your own candy bar. Discover the business behind the product as you choose ingredients to add based on flavor, appearance and your own preferences.
1:30 – 2:15 p.m.
Planet Chocolate
Learn some delicious geography by finding out more about the many places around the globe where cocoa beans are grown. You will be guided to recognize differences in cocoa beans’ appearance and taste and make your own unique bar to take home.
3:00-3:45 p.m.
Build a Bar
Follow in Milton Hershey’s footsteps as you design your own candy bar. Discover the business behind the product as you choose ingredients to add based on flavor, appearance and your own preferences.
