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Chocolate Lab classes starting at 11:45am and 3:00pm
2023-04-24 11:45 - 15:45 (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
Hoppin’ Chocolate Bunnies
Hop in for a fun-filled adventure creating your own, edible chocolate bunny to take home. Also hear the miraculous story behind the chocolate-making process from cocoa bean to bar.
Ingredients: melted milk chocolate, varied toppings

3:00pm to 3:45pm
Spring Bar
Mold a scrumptious milk chocolate bar and turn it into a colorful spring treat with unique and completely edible Easter-themed decals. Learn how cocoa beans are grown, harvested and processed into your favorite kinds of chocolate.
Ingredients: melted milk chocolate, Easter themed sprinkles

Chocolate Lab classes starting at 11:30 a.m.
2023-04-25 11:00 - 15:15, 2023-04-26 11:00 - 15:15, 2023-04-27 11:00 - 15:15, 2023-04-28 11:00 - 15:15, 2023-04-29 11:00 - 15:15, 2023-04-30 11:00 - 15:15, 2023-05-01 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.

Tastings: Chocolate From Around the World 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
2023-04-25 11:30 - 15:30, 2023-04-26 11:30 - 15:30, 2023-04-27 11:30 - 15:30, 2023-04-28 11:30 - 15:30, 2023-04-29 11:30 - 15:30, 2023-04-30 11:30 - 15:30, 2023-05-01 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.

TASTINGS: CHOCOLATES FROM AROUND THE WORLD OPEN WEEKDAYS 11:30AM TO 3:30PM
2023-04-25 11:30 - 15:30, 2023-04-26 11:30 - 15:30, 2023-04-27 11:30 - 15:30, 2023-04-28 11:30 - 15:30, 2023-05-01 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 11:45am and 3:00pm
2023-04-25 11:45 - 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
Chocolate Bird Nests
Celebrate spring by making your own, edible chocolate bird nest complete with eggs! Learn how “cacao” begins its journey from the rainforest to decadent white, milk and dark chocolate varieties. This class is educational and uniquely fun.
Ingredients: melted milk chocolate, mini pretzel sticks, Cadbury chocolate mini eggs.

3:00pm to 3:45pm
Spring Bar
Mold a scrumptious milk chocolate bar and turn it into a colorful spring treat with unique and completely edible Easter-themed decals. Learn how cocoa beans are grown, harvested and processed into your favorite kinds of chocolate.
Ingredients: melted milk chocolate, Easter themed sprinkles

Chocolate Lab class starting at 2:00pm
2023-04-26 14:00 - 14:45, 2023-04-27 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
Spring Bar
Mold a scrumptious milk chocolate bar and turn it into a colorful spring treat with unique and completely edible Easter-themed decals. Learn how cocoa beans are grown, harvested and processed into your favorite kinds of chocolate.
Ingredients: melted milk chocolate, Easter themed sprinkles

Chocolate Lab classes starting at 11:45am and 2:00pm
2023-04-28 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
Hoppin’ Chocolate Bunnies
Hop in for a fun-filled adventure creating your own, edible chocolate bunny to take home. Also hear the miraculous story behind the chocolate-making process from cocoa bean to bar.
Ingredients: melted milk chocolate, varied toppings

2:00pm to 2:45pm
Spring Bar
Mold a scrumptious milk chocolate bar and turn it into a colorful spring treat with unique and completely edible Easter-themed decals. Learn how cocoa beans are grown, harvested and processed into your favorite kinds of chocolate.
Ingredients: melted milk chocolate, Easter themed sprinkles

Junior Girl Scout “Playing the Past” Badge Workshop
2023-04-29 09:30 - 12:30 | The Hershey Story, 63 West Chocolate Ave., Hershey, PA, 17033, United States
Enjoy a morning of hands-on activities at The Hershey Story! Girls will experience the many stories of Hershey through the eyes of girls and women who lived long ago. In addition to exploring the exhibits, scouts will play old-fashioned games and create two crafts to take home.
Cost is $15 per Junior Scout and $15 per Leader/adult chaperone.* Register here.
Leaders/adult chaperones may be asked to assist with activities and all chaperones may not be able to participate in every activity.
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
2023-04-29 11:30 - 15:15, 2023-04-30 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
Egg-citing Chocolate Bark
Create this egg-stra special chocolate bark, by combining rich milk chocolate with white chocolate chips, and adding Cadbury milk chocolate eggs, pretzels sticks and spring sprinkles to make not only delicious, but also fun! Satisfy your curiosity about the chocolate-making process through live narrative and colorful slides.
Ingredients: melted milk chocolate, crushed pretzels, Cadbury mini eggs, and seasonal sprinkles

1:00pm to 1:45pm
Chocolate Bird Nests
Celebrate spring by making your own, edible chocolate bird nest complete with eggs! Learn how “cacao” begins its journey from the rainforest to decadent white, milk and dark chocolate varieties. This class is educational and uniquely fun.
Ingredients: melted milk chocolate, mini pretzel sticks, Cadbury chocolate mini eggs.

2:30pm to 3:15pm
Spring Bar
Mold a scrumptious milk chocolate bar and turn it into a colorful spring treat with unique and completely edible Easter-themed decals. Learn how cocoa beans are grown, harvested and processed into your favorite kinds of chocolate.
Ingredients: melted milk chocolate, Easter themed sprinkles

TASTINGS: CHOCOLATES FROM AROUND THE WORLD OPEN WEEKENDS 11:30AM TO 4:30PM
2023-04-29 11:30 - 16:30, 2023-04-30 11:30 - 16:30

Chocolate Lab Classes starting at 11:45am and 2:00pm
2023-05-01 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
S’mores Galore
If your favorite part of a S’more is the chocolate, this is the class for you! Mold your own milk chocolate candy bar and use graham cracker crumbs and marshmallow bits to create a scrumptious treat to take home.
Ingredients: melted milk chocolate, graham cracker crumbs, mini marshmallows

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. You will also make your own unique bar to take home!
Ingredients: melted milk chocolate, cocoa nibs, crushed red pepper, cinnamon
