Visit The Hershey Story Museum

Tastings: Chocolates from around the world! Open daily from 11:00am to 4:30pm
2026-06-14 11:00 - 16:30, 2026-06-15 11:00 - 16:30, 2026-06-16 11:00 - 16:30, 2026-06-17 11:00 - 16:30, 2026-06-18 11:00 - 16:30, 2026-06-19 11:00 - 16:30, 2026-06-20 11:00 - 16:30, 2026-06-21 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
2026-06-15 10:00 - 15:45, 2026-06-19 10:00 - 15:45, 2026-06-20 10:00 - 15:45, 2026-06-21 10:00 - 15:45, 2026-06-22 10:00 - 15:45, 2026-06-24 10:00 - 15:45, 2026-06-26 10:00 - 15:45, 2026-06-27 10:00 - 15:45 and 1 more date
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
Chocolate Medallions
Milton Hershey developed his unique formula using a hand-selected blend of cocoa beans. Discover where this fruit comes from, and how it 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 seasonal sprinkles, cocoa nibs, mini marshmallows, white chocolate chips, crushed pretzels, etc.

11:45am to 12:30pm
S’mores Galore
Have some summer fun as you make your own, sweet variation on S’mores (without the fire, of course). Learn the origins of this campfire confection and some Hershey’s trivia. You’ll also learn about chocolate from tree to graham cracker.
Ingredients: melted milk chocolate, mini marshmallows, crushed graham crackers.

1:30pm to 2:15pm
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

3:00pm to 3:45pm
S’mores Galore
Have some summer fun as you make your own, sweet variation on S’mores (without the fire, of course). Learn the origins of this campfire confection and some Hershey’s trivia. You’ll also learn about chocolate from tree to graham cracker.
Ingredients: melted milk chocolate, mini marshmallows, crushed graham crackers.

Chocolate Lab Classes beginning at 10:00am, 11:30am, 1:30pm, and 3:00pm
2026-06-16 10:00 - 15:45, 2026-06-18 10:00 - 15:45, 2026-06-23 10:00 - 15:45, 2026-06-25 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
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.

11:45am to 12:30pm
S’mores Galore
Have some summer fun as you make your own, sweet variation on S’mores (without the fire, of course). Learn the origins of this campfire confection and some Hershey’s trivia. You’ll also learn about chocolate from tree to graham cracker.
Ingredients: melted milk chocolate, mini marshmallows, crushed graham crackers.

1:30pm to 2:15pm
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

3:00pm to 3:45pm
S’mores Galore
Have some summer fun as you make your own, sweet variation on S’mores (without the fire, of course). Learn the origins of this campfire confection and some Hershey’s trivia. You’ll also learn about chocolate from tree to graham cracker.
Ingredients: melted milk chocolate, mini marshmallows, crushed graham crackers.

Chocolate Lab Classes beginning at 10:00am and 11:30am
2026-06-17 10:00 - 12:15
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.

10:00am to 10:45am
Chocolate Medallions
Milton Hershey developed his unique formula using a hand-selected blend of cocoa beans. Discover where this fruit comes from, and how it 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 seasonal sprinkles, cocoa nibs, mini marshmallows, white chocolate chips, crushed pretzels, etc.

11:30am to 12:15pm
S’mores Galore
Have some summer fun as you make your own, sweet variation on S’mores (without the fire, of course). Learn the origins of this campfire confection and some Hershey’s trivia. You’ll also learn about chocolate from tree to graham cracker.
Ingredients: melted milk chocolate, mini marshmallows, crushed graham crackers.

Civic Season Youth Kickoff Party
2026-06-20 15:00 - 17:00
Open to Ages 11-18
Free with Preregistration
Come be a part of history while hanging out with other young people from your community! Youth ages 11-18 are invited to join us for our Civic Season Kickoff Party on Saturday, June 20, from 3 – 5 p.m. at The Hershey Story Museum.
Civic Season runs from June 19 to July 4 and is a national event focusing on youth involvement in history and civic responsibility. This season also coincides with the 250th celebration of our nation’s founding this summer.
Celebrate these milestones with us by decorating your own canvas magnet with a positive message for the future. Weather permitting, this activity will take place outside so bring a towel or blanket to sit on. The magnets with your messages will be displayed throughout the museum during other events over the summer. We will also enjoy snacks and play a game of historical Jeopardy for prizes. Be a part of this national celebration while connecting with museum staff and other people like you!
Due to limited supplies, all attendees must email emweller@hersheystory.org to register.
All outdoor activities will move indoors if the weather warrants it.

Youth Takeover Day
2026-06-27 10:00 - 15:00
Come experience Hershey history through the eyes of teens from our own community! The Hershey Story Museum will participate in Youth Takeover Day 2026, an annual national event that highlights young voices, ideas and leadership within museum spaces.
Engage with our teen volunteers as they lead hands-on and informational programs that highlight various aspects of Milton Hershey’s impact on the town and beyond. Join us for this unique opportunity to connect with young community members while also learning the sweet history of Hershey!
Free with admission to the Museum Experience; free for members.
Check back soon for more information!
