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CHOCOLATE LAB CLASSES STARTING AT 11:45AM AND 2:00PM
2023-03-21 11:45 - 14:45, 2023-03-23 11:45 - 14:45 (America/New_York)
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 your visit. Classes are 45 minutes long. Please note that, depending on seats availability, more than one family could be seated at the same table and big groups may be split. Children must be at least 5 years old to enter the Lab. Children under the age of 13 must be accompanied by a paying adult. The Lab schedule, and ingredients used in each class are subject to last minute changes. No foods or beverages will be permitted in the Lab. Only service animals will be allowed in the classroom.

11:45AM to 12:30PM
Art of Chocolate
Whether it’s milk, white or dark, making chocolate is a work of art. Learn the origin of chocolate and what are the ingredients used in each of its varieties. While getting the inside scoop on what makes chocolate so tasty, you will create your own “artwork” using three types of chocolates.
Ingredients: melted milk and white chocolate, dark chocolate chips.

2:00PM to 2:45PM
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.
Ingredients: melted milk chocolate, cocoa nibs, crushed red pepper, cinnamon

TASTINGS: CHOCOLATES FROM AROUND THE WORLD OPEN WEEKDAYS 11:30AM TO 3:30PM
2023-03-22, 2023-03-23, 2023-03-24, 2023-03-27, 2023-03-28
Enjoy 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.
Timed tickets can be purchased at the Admissions desk the day of your visit. See the drinking chocolates we offer here.

Full flights (our six different drinking chocolates) $13.00
Half flights (your choice of three drinking chocolates) $8.00
Tastings for Kids: make your own hot chocolate $8.00
Seasonal Drinks (limited times) $9.00
Single origin cups $9.00

Chocolate Lab classes starting at 11:30 a.m.
2023-03-22 11:00 - 15:15, 2023-03-23 11:00 - 15:15, 2023-03-24 11:00 - 15:15, 2023-03-25 11:00 - 15:15, 2023-03-26 11:00 - 15:15, 2023-03-27 11:00 - 15:15, 2023-03-28 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.
2023-03-22 11:30 - 15:30, 2023-03-23 11:30 - 15:30, 2023-03-24 11:30 - 15:30, 2023-03-25 11:30 - 15:30, 2023-03-26 11:30 - 15:30, 2023-03-27 11:30 - 15:30, 2023-03-28 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.

CHOCOLATE LAB CLASSES STARTING AT 11:45AM AND 2:00PM
2023-03-22 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 your visit. Classes are 45 minutes long. Please note that, depending on seats availability, more than one family could be seated at the same table and big groups may be split. Children must be at least 5 years old to enter the Lab. Children under the age of 13 must be accompanied by a paying adult. The Lab schedule, and ingredients used in each class are subject to last minute changes. No foods or beverages will be permitted in the Lab. Only service animals will be allowed in the classroom.

11:45AM to 12:30PM
Chocolate by Design
Milton Hershey developed his unique formula using a hand-selected blend of cocoa beans. Discover where this fruit comes from, and how is harvested and processed to become the chocolate we all love. Choose from a variety of ingredients and design your own flavorful chocolate treat.
Ingredients: melted milk chocolate, a variety of toppings including mini marshmallows, cacao nibs, white chocolate chips, crushed pretzels, etc.

2:00PM to 2:45PM
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.
Ingredients: melted milk chocolate, cocoa nibs, crushed red pepper, cinnamon

Homeschool Day: Chocolate in Colonial America
2023-03-23 09:30 - 13:30
Join us for a special hands-on program,
just for homeschool and virtual learning families!

SOLD OUT!
Chocolate in Colonial America
Thursday, March 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30.
at 9:30 and 11:30 a.m.
Candy bars, KISSES and truffles – the sweet chocolate candy we enjoy today is very different from the chocolate consumed by colonists in the 1700s. Step back in time and learn how chocolate was made in Colonial America and the unique ingredients that were used.
Try your hand at grinding cocoa beans, look at original recipes and participate in other hands-on activities while discovering the important role chocolate played in the founding of America. Every participant will make their own colonial-inspired chocolate medallions that can be eaten or made into a special drink!
Homeschool tickets also include admission to the museum and an educational scavenger hunt through the museum exhibits. Chocolate in Colonial America is geared towards 2nd – 8th grade students, but it is a fun, educational experience for students in all grades!
Cost:
$13 for ages 3 and over.
Ages 2 and under are free.
One adult must attend with student(s).
The program will last about an hour. The scavenger hunt takes 45-60 minutes, so please plan on at least 90 minutes to 2 hours for the full experience.
SOLD OUT
This program is for homeschooling families. Private programs are available for groups of 15 or more. Please contact Elizabeth Lindsay at elalindsay@hersheystory.org or 717.520.5588 with questions or to book a private program.

Chocolate Lab Class starting at 11:45am
2023-03-24 11:45 - 12:30
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 your visit. Classes are 45 minutes long. Please note that, depending on seats availability, more than one family could be seated at the same table and big groups may be split. Children must be at least 5 years old to enter the Lab. Children under the age of 13 must be accompanied by a paying adult. The Lab schedule, and ingredients used in each class are subject to last minute changes. No foods or beverages will be permitted in the Lab. Only service animals will be allowed in the classroom.

11:45AM to 12:30PM
Chocolate Medallions
Milton Hershey developed his unique formula using a hand-selected blend of cocoa beans. Discover where this fruit comes from, and how is harvested and processed to become the chocolate we all love. Choose from a variety of ingredients and design your own flavorful chocolate treat.
Ingredients: melted milk chocolate, a variety of toppings including mini marshmallows, cacao nibs, white chocolate chips, crushed pretzels, etc.

TASTINGS: CHOCOLATES FROM AROUND THE WORLD OPEN WEEKENDS 11:30AM TO 4:30PM
2023-03-25, 2023-03-26

Brownie Girl Scout “Senses” Badge Workshop
2023-03-25 09:30 - 12:10 | The Hershey Story, 63 West Chocolate Ave., Hershey, PA, 17033, United States
Girls can exercise all of their senses during this interactive workshop. Activities include a sight and sound scavenger hunt through the museum, a make-and-take touch chart and food tasting to experience the five basic tastes.
$15 for Brownie Scouts and $15 for Leaders/adult chaperone*. Register here.
Only Scouts and leaders will be permitted to participate in workshop activities. Workshop registration includes Museum Experience admission for the day.

*The Leader may be the Troop Leader, parent or accompanying adult. At least one adult is required to register and accompany each troop, or individual Scout. Extra adults and children may purchase Museum Experience tickets at the admissions desk on the day of the workshop. The workshop does not include the badge.
Participation in this program does not qualify Scouts for a Hershey Story patch. To earn that patch, Scouts must complete the “Scouting for History” guide and also participate in a public Chocolate Lab class or Chocolate Tasting.

Please email smhetrick@HersheyStory.org or call 717.520.5587 for more information.

Chocolate Lab Classes starting at 11:30AM, 1:00PM and 2:30PM
2023-03-25 11:30 - 15:15, 2023-03-26 11:30 - 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 your visit. Classes are 45 minutes long. Please note that, depending on seats availability, more than one family could be seated at the same table and big groups may be split. Children must be at least 5 years old to enter the Lab. Children under the age of 13 must be accompanied by a paying adult. The Lab schedule, and ingredients used in each class are subject to last minute changes. No foods or beverages will be permitted in the Lab. Only service animals will be allowed in the classroom.

11:30AM to 12:15PM
Art of Chocolate
Whether it’s milk, white or dark, making chocolate is a work of art. Learn the origin of chocolate and what are the ingredients used in each of its varieties. While getting the inside scoop on what makes chocolate so tasty, you will create your own “artwork” using three types of chocolates.
Ingredients: melted milk and white chocolate, dark chocolate chips.

1:00pm to 1:45pm
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.
Ingredients: melted milk chocolate, cocoa nibs, crushed red pepper, cinnamon

2:30PM to 3:15PM
Chocolate by Design
Milton Hershey developed his unique formula using a hand-selected blend of cocoa beans. Discover where this fruit comes from, and how is harvested and processed to become the chocolate we all love. Choose from a variety of ingredients and design your own flavorful chocolate treat.
Ingredients: melted milk chocolate, a variety of toppings including roasted sesame seeds, coconut flakes, raisins, white chocolate chips, crushed pretzels, etc.

CHOCOLATE LAB CLASS STARTING AT 2:00PM
2023-03-27 14:00 - 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 your visit. Classes are 45 minutes long. Please note that, depending on seats availability, more than one family could be seated at the same table and big groups may be split. Children must be at least 5 years old to enter the Lab. Children under the age of 13 must be accompanied by a paying adult. The Lab schedule, and ingredients used in each class are subject to last minute changes. No foods or beverages will be permitted in the Lab. Only service animals will be allowed in the classroom.

2:00PM to 2:45PM
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.
Ingredients: melted milk chocolate, cocoa nibs, crushed red pepper, cinnamon
