Visit The Hershey Story Museum

Homeschool Day: Candy Chemistry
2026-06-23 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-06-30 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-07-07 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-07-14 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-07-21 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-07-28 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-08-04 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-08-11 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) and 22 more dates
Join us for a special hands-on program,
just for homeschool and virtual learning families!
Candy Chemistry
Tuesday, March 10, 17, 24 and 31
at 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.
All programs are the same.
Calling all Candy Chemists! Do you like fun experiments? How about tasty treats? Come explore the exciting science behind how sugar is transformed to create the sweet treats we love to eat! Discover the difference between physical and chemical changes, examine various crystal formations in food, and understand how some candy gets its sour punch. There will be candy taste tests and lots of hands-on activities. Plus, everyone will make their own science-themed chocolate creation to take home!
Cost: $17 for ages 3 and over.
Ages 2 and under are free.
All students, parents, siblings and chaperones
are required to have a ticket.
All tickets are non-refundable.
Purchase tickets here.
Admission to the museum is included along with an educational scavenger hunt through the exhibits.
All students (ages 3+) and adults are required to purchase a ticket.
The program will last about an hour. The scavenger hunt takes about 45-60 minutes, so please plan on at least 90 minutes to 2 hours for the full experience.
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.
