Visit The Hershey Story Museum

Tastings: Chocolates from around the world! Open daily from 11:00am to 4:30pm
2025-12-06 11:00 - 16:30, 2025-12-07 11:00 - 16:30, 2025-12-08 11:00 - 16:30, 2025-12-09 11:00 - 16:30, 2025-12-10 11:00 - 16:30, 2025-12-11 11:00 - 16:30, 2025-12-12 11:00 - 16:30, 2025-12-13 11:00 - 16:30 (America/New_York) and 6 more dates
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 beginning at 10:00am, 11:30am, 1:30pm, and 3:00pm
2025-12-07 10:00 - 15:45, 2025-12-13 10:00 - 15:45, 2025-12-14 10:00 - 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 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.

10:00am to 10:45am
Candy Cane Bark
Layer milk chocolate with white chocolate chips and 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 chocolate, white chocolate chips, candy cane bits.

11:30am to 12:15pm
Make a Very Merry Bar
Mold and customize your own milk chocolate bar using holiday add-ins and edible decorations Learn some delicious geography by finding out more about the many places around the globe where cocoa beans are grown and how they are processed to become the chocolate we all love.

Ingredients: melted milk chocolate, Holiday themed sprinkles

1:30pm to 2:15pm
Candy Cane Bark
Layer milk chocolate with white chocolate chips and 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 chocolate, white chocolate chips, candy cane bits.

3:00pm to 3:45pm
Make a Very Merry Bar
Mold and customize your own milk chocolate bar using holiday add-ins and edible decorations Learn some delicious geography by finding out more about the many places around the globe where cocoa beans are grown and how they are processed to become the chocolate we all love.
Ingredients: melted milk chocolate, Holiday themed sprinkles

Chocolate Lab Classes beginning at 11:45am and 2:00pm
2025-12-08 12:15 - 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.

12:15pm to 1:00pm
Reindeer Medallions
Use milk chocolate and toppings to create your own edible reindeer trio. Learn the fascinating story behind the chocolate-making process.
Ingredients: melted milk chocolate, mini pretzels, sugar eyes, Cadbury candies

2:00pm to 2:45pm
Make a Very Merry Bar
Mold and customize your own milk chocolate bar using holiday add-ins and edible decorations Learn some delicious geography by finding out more about the many places around the globe where cocoa beans are grown and how they are processed to become the chocolate we all love.
Ingredients: melted milk chocolate, Holiday themed sprinkles

Chocolate Lab Classes beginning at 2:00pm
2025-12-09 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
Make a Very Merry Bar
Mold and customize your own milk chocolate bar using holiday add-ins and edible decorations Learn some delicious geography by finding out more about the many places around the globe where cocoa beans are grown and how they are processed to become the chocolate we all love.
Ingredients: melted milk chocolate, Holiday themed sprinkles

Chocolate Lab Classes beginning at 11:45am and 2:00pm
2025-12-10 11:45 - 14:45, 2025-12-12 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
Reindeer Medallions
Use milk chocolate and toppings to create your own edible reindeer trio. Learn the fascinating story behind the chocolate-making process.
Ingredients: melted milk chocolate, mini pretzels, sugar eyes, Cadbury candies

2:00pm to 2:45pm
Make a Very Merry Bar
Mold and customize your own milk chocolate bar using holiday add-ins and edible decorations Learn some delicious geography by finding out more about the many places around the globe where cocoa beans are grown and how they are processed to become the chocolate we all love.
Ingredients: melted milk chocolate, Holiday themed sprinkles

Chocolate Lab Classes beginning at 11:45am and 2:00pm
2025-12-11 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
Let It Snow Chocolate
Create your own, deliciously edible winter scene using chocolate and snow-flake candy sprinkles. Learn where and how cocoa beans are grown and transformed into milk, dark and white chocolate varieties.
Ingredients: melted milk and white chocolate, Holiday themed sprinkles

2:00pm to 2:45pm
Make a Very Merry Bar
Mold and customize your own milk chocolate bar using holiday add-ins and edible decorations Learn some delicious geography by finding out more about the many places around the globe where cocoa beans are grown and how they are processed to become the chocolate we all love.
Ingredients: melted milk chocolate, Holiday themed sprinkles

Whimsical Winter Crafts
2025-12-13 10:00 - 13:00
Saturday, December 6, 13, 20 & 27, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Kids, have some fun as you create a wintery craft in the museum’s classroom. A different craft will be offered each Saturday. You can also try out some vintage toys and snap a unique holiday photo against a snowy Hershey scene.
Free with admission.

Snowball Saturdays
2025-12-13 10:00 - 13:00
Saturday, December 13 & 20, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Friendly, indoor snowball fights are the centerpiece of this holiday event! Kids can visit with our own friendly snowman, as well as create a wintery craft in our classroom. Chocolate Lab participants can make special winter-themed creations. Chocolate Lab classes require a ticket purchase; other activities are free. Free with admission.
Click here for a detailed schedule of events.

Live Holiday Music in the Grand Lobby
2025-12-14 10:45 - 11:15
Join us for live holiday string music in the Grand Lobby, provided by student musicians!
Sunday, 12/14/2025 @ 10:45 a.m.
Larisa Lagman, cello
Lillian Lu, violin
Camellia (Camy) Wallsong, violin
Linnaea Wallsong, viola
Sunday, 12/21/2025 @ 10:45 a.m.
Larisa Lagman, cello
Lillian Lu, violin
Camellia (Camy) Wallsong, violin
Linnaea Wallsong, viola
Wednesday, 12/24/2025 @ 12:15 p.m.
Camellia (Camy) Wallsong, violin
Linnaea Wallsong, viola
Tuesday, 12/30/2025 @ 12:15 p.m.
Larisa Lagman, cello
Lillian Lu, violin
Camellia (Camy) Wallsong, violin
Linnaea Wallsong, viola

Chocolate Lab Classes beginning at 1:30pm and 3:00pm
2025-12-15 13:30 - 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 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.

1:30pm to 2:15pm
Candy Cane Bark
Layer milk chocolate with white chocolate chips and 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 chocolate, white chocolate chips, candy cane bits.

3:00pm to 3:45pm
Make a Very Merry Bar
Mold and customize your own milk chocolate bar using holiday add-ins and edible decorations. Learn some delicious geography by finding out more about the many places around the globe where cocoa beans are grown and how they are processed to become the chocolate we all love.
Ingredients: melted milk chocolate, Holiday themed sprinkles

Chocolate Lab Classes beginning at 1:30pm and 3:00pm
2025-12-16 13:30 - 15:45, 2025-12-19 13:30 - 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 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.

1:30pm to 2:15pm
Candy Cane Bark
Layer milk chocolate with white chocolate chips and 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 chocolate, white chocolate chips, candy cane bits.

3:00pm to 3:45pm
Make a Very Merry Bar
Mold and customize your own milk chocolate bar using holiday add-ins and edible decorations Learn some delicious geography by finding out more about the many places around the globe where cocoa beans are grown and how they are processed to become the chocolate we all love.
Ingredients: melted milk chocolate, Holiday themed sprinkles

Chocolate Lab Classes beginning at 11:45am, 1:30pm, and 3:00pm
2025-12-17 11:45 - 15:45, 2025-12-18 10:00 - 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 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
Reindeer Medallions
Use milk chocolate and toppings to create your own edible reindeer trio. Learn the fascinating story behind the chocolate-making process.
Ingredients: melted milk chocolate, mini pretzels, sugar eyes, Cadbury candies

1:30pm to 2:15pm
Candy Cane Bark
Layer milk chocolate with white chocolate chips and 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 chocolate, white chocolate chips, candy cane bits.

3:00pm to 3:45pm
Make a Very Merry Bar
Mold and customize your own milk chocolate bar using holiday add-ins and edible decorations Learn some delicious geography by finding out more about the many places around the globe where cocoa beans are grown and how they are processed to become the chocolate we all love.
Ingredients: melted milk chocolate, Holiday themed sprinkles
