Visit The Hershey Story Museum

Little Elves Workshop
2019-12-30 10:00 - 14:00, 2019-12-31 10:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York)
Kids, have some holiday fun as you journey through the “Little Elves Workshop!” Use chocolate clay, icing and ribbon to fashion a unique ornament to use as a gift or keepsake. Try out some vintage toys and snap a unique holiday photo against a snowy Hershey scene.
$5 per ornament; free for museum Family Membership holders.

Tastings: Chocolates from around the world Open from 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
2019-12-30 10:00 - 16:30, 2019-12-31 10:00 - 16:30
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 11:30 a.m.
2019-12-30 11:00 - 15:15, 2019-12-31 11:00 - 15:15, 2020-01-01 11:00 - 15:15, 2020-01-02 11:00 - 15:15, 2020-01-03 11:00 - 15:15, 2020-01-04 11:00 - 15:15, 2020-01-05 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.
2019-12-30 11:30 - 15:30, 2019-12-31 11:30 - 15:30, 2020-01-01 11:30 - 15:30, 2020-01-02 11:30 - 15:30, 2020-01-03 11:30 - 15:30, 2020-01-04 11:30 - 15:30, 2020-01-05 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.

Holiday Themed Chocolate Lab classes starting at 9:45 a.m.
2019-12-31 09:45 - 16:45
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 5 years old to enter the Lab.
9:45 to 10:30 a.m.
Candy Cane Bark
Layer milk and white chocolate with chunks of peppermint candy to create your own, fresh candy cane bark. Satisfy your curiosity about the chocolate-making process through live narrative and colorful slides.
Ingredients: melted milk and white chocolate candy cane bites.
11:00 to 11:45 a.m.
Chocolate Reindeer
Use white and milk chocolate and toppings to create your own edible reindeer. Learn the fascinating story behind the chocolate-making process.
Ingredients: melted milk and white chocolate, pretzel sticks, Cadburry candies
12:15 to 1:00 p.m.
Make a Very Merry Bar
Mold and customize your own milk chocolate bar using holiday add-ins and edible decorations. Learn some delicious geography and the story and the details surrounding the chocolate-making process.
Ingredients: melted milk chocolate, Holiday themed sprinkles, sugar transfer
1:30 to 2:15 p.m.
Create a Kris Kringle
Mold a vintage chocolate Santa to take home. Discover how cocoa beans make their way from the rainforest to the sweet confections in your holiday stocking.
Ingredients: melted milk chocolate
2:45 to 3:30 p.m.
Chocolate Reindeer
Use white and milk chocolate and toppings to create your own edible reindeer. Learn the fascinating story behind the chocolate-making process.
Ingredients: melted milk and white chocolate, pretzel sticks, Cadburry candies
4:00 to 4:45 p.m.
Make a Very Merry Bar
Mold and customize your own milk chocolate bar using holiday add-ins and edible decorations. Learn some delicious geography and the story and the details surrounding the chocolate-making process.
Ingredients: melted milk chocolate, Holiday themed sprinkles, sugar transfer

New Year’s Eve Countdown
2019-12-31 11:00 - 15:00
Celebrate New Year’s Eve throughout the day at The Hershey Story! Kids can make some noise with the Hershey’s product characters and “bubble-wrap stomps” at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Activities take place on the patio, weather permitting. Free.

Holiday Themed Chocolate Lab classes starting at 11:00 a.m.
2020-01-01 11:00 - 16:45
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 5 years old to enter the Lab.
11:00 to 11:45 a.m.
Chocolate Reindeer
Use white and milk chocolate and toppings to create your own edible reindeer. Learn the fascinating story behind the chocolate-making process.
Ingredients: melted milk and white chocolate, pretzel sticks, Cadburry candies
12:15 to 1:00 p.m.
Make a Very Merry Bar
Mold and customize your own milk chocolate bar using holiday add-ins and edible decorations. Learn some delicious geography and the story and the details surrounding the chocolate-making process.
Ingredients: melted milk chocolate, Holiday themed sprinkles, sugar transfer
1:30 to 2:15 p.m.
Create a Kris Kringle
Mold a vintage chocolate Santa to take home. Discover how cocoa beans make their way from the rainforest to the sweet confections in your holiday stocking.
Ingredients: melted milk chocolate
2:45 to 3:30 p.m.
Chocolate Reindeer
Use white and milk chocolate and toppings to create your own edible reindeer. Learn the fascinating story behind the chocolate-making process.
Ingredients: melted milk and white chocolate, pretzel sticks, Cadburry candies
4:00 to 4:45 p.m.
Make a Very Merry Bar
Mold and customize your own milk chocolate bar using holiday add-ins and edible decorations. Learn some delicious geography and the story and the details surrounding the chocolate-making process.
Ingredients: melted milk chocolate, Holiday themed sprinkles, sugar transfer

Tastings: Chocolates from Around the World open daily from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
2020-01-01 11:30 - 15:30

Tastings: Chocolates from Around the World open daily from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30p.m.
2020-01-02 11:30 - 15:30, 2020-01-03 11:30 - 15:30, 2020-01-04 11:30 - 15:30, 2020-01-05 11:30 - 15:30
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!
Full flight tickets can be purchased in advance online. Other options, including our Tastings for kids, can be purchased at Tastings counter the day or your visit.

Chocolate Lab classes starting at 11:45 a.m.
2020-01-02 11:45 - 14:45
Chocolate Lab tickets are available on a first come – first served basis and can be purchased in advance online or at The Hershey Story Admissions Desk the day of your visit. Space is limited. Children must be at least 5 years old to enter the Lab.
11:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
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.
2:00 to 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.
Ingredients: melted milk chocolate, cocoa nibs, crushed red pepper, cinnamon

Chocolate Lab classes starting at 2:00 p.m.
2020-01-03 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 the class. Space is limited. Children must be at least 5 years old to enter the Lab.
2:00 to 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.
Ingredients: melted milk chocolate, cocoa nibs, crushed red pepper, cinnamon

Chocolate Lab classes starting at 11:30 a.m.
2020-01-04 11:30 - 15:15, 2020-01-05 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 the class. Space is limited. Children must be at least 5 years old to enter the Lab.
Chocolate Lab tickets can be purchased in advance online or at the Admissions Desk the day of your visit.
11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
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.
1:00 to 1:45 p.m.
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.
2:30 to 3:15 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.
Ingredients: melted milk chocolate, cocoa nibs, crushed red pepper, cinnamon
