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Chocolate Lab classes starting at 11:30 a.m., 1:00 p.m., and 2:30 p.m.
2022-09-25 11:30 - 15:15 (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.
11:30 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 p.m. to 1:45 p.m.
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 roasted sesame seeds, coconut flakes, raisins, white chocolate chips, crushed pretzels, etc.
2:30 p.m. 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

Tastings: Chocolate From Around the World 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
2022-09-25 11:30 - 15:30, 2022-09-26 11:30 - 15:30, 2022-09-27 11:30 - 15:30, 2022-09-28 11:30 - 15:30, 2022-09-29 11:30 - 15:30, 2022-09-30 11:30 - 15:30, 2022-10-01 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 11:30 a.m.
2022-09-26 11:00 - 15:15, 2022-09-27 11:00 - 15:15, 2022-09-28 11:00 - 15:15, 2022-09-29 11:00 - 15:15, 2022-09-30 11:00 - 15:15, 2022-10-01 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.

Chocolate Lab classes starting at 11:45 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.
2022-09-26 11:30 - 14:45, 2022-09-30 11:30 - 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.
11:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
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 roasted sesame seeds, coconut flakes, raisins, white chocolate chips, crushed pretzels, etc.
2:00 p.m. 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

Tastings: Chocolates from Around the World open weekdays from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
2022-09-26 11:30 - 15:30, 2022-09-27 11:30 - 15:30, 2022-09-28 11:30 - 15:30, 2022-09-29 11:30 - 15:30, 2022-09-30 11:30 - 15:30
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 11:45 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.
2022-09-27 11:45 - 14:45, 2022-09-29 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.
11:45 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 p.m. 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

Pre-School Story Time with Miss Susan
2022-09-28 09:15 - 10:00
Wednesdays, September 7, 14, 21 & 28 from 9:15 to 10 a.m.
Preschoolers will enjoy exploring themes through captivating stories, pictures and artifacts. Each week will feature a different topic and include a simple craft. Recommended for children ages 3 through 5 accompanied by a caregiver.
This program is free and will take place in the lower level classroom. Registration is not required.

Chocolate Lab class starting at 2:00 p.m.
2022-09-28 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.
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., 1:00 p.m., and 2:30 p.m.
2022-10-01 08:00 - 17:00, 2022-10-02 08:00 - 17:00
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.
11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
Chocolate Cobweb Creations
Create a creepy Halloween spider web using white and milk chocolate, then top it off with a dark chocolate spider! Solve the mystery of chocolate’s origins and unveil the differences between white, milk and dark chocolates.
Ingredients: melted milk and white chocolate, dark chocolate spider
1:00 p.m. to 1:45 p.m.
Batty Bar
Mold your own chocolate bar and then customize it with your choice of Halloween-themed and traditional candy ingredients. Find out how cocoa beans are transformed into your favorite chocolate confections.
Ingredients: melted milk chocolate, bat shaped sprinkles
2:30 p.m. to 3:15 p.m.
Spooky Bark
Calling all Halloween candy lovers! If plain candy bars aren’t cutting it for your spooky soiree, now you can up your Halloween with our Spooky Candy Bark. Milk chocolate is melted and topped with pieces of your favorite Halloween candies. Satisfy your curiosity about the chocolate-making process through live narrative and colorful slides.
Ingredients: melted milk chocolate, bat shaped sprinkles, Cadbury candies, candy eyes

Scouts BSA Indian Lore Merit Badge Workshop
2022-10-01 09:30 - 14:15
In this workshop Scouts explore the museum’s American Indian artifact collection to earn the Indian Lore merit badge. The intensive program includes a behind-the-scenes tour of collections storage. Scouts will also create replicas of three American Indian objects, learn to play American Indian games, and take an in-depth look at Susquehannock artifacts. Upon successful completion of the program, merit badge counselors will sign merit badge forms.
$18 for Scouts; $14 per Leader*. Register here. Registration will close on September 23, or once maximum capacity is reached.
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 an individual Scout. Extra adults and children may purchase Museum Experience tickets at the admissions desk on the day of the workshop.
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.

Tastings: Chocolates from Around the World open weekends from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
2022-10-01 10:30 - 16:30, 2022-10-02 10:30 - 16:30
