Chocolate Lab classes starting at 11:45 a.m.
2021-04-16 11:45 - 14:45, 2021-04-19 11:45 - 14:45, 2021-04-21 11:45 - 14:45, 2021-04-23 11:45 - 14:45 (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. Due to COVID-19 regulations, only one family per table will be allowed. Masks are required inside the classroom. 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.
11:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Chocolate Bird Nest
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, Cadburry chocolate mini eggs.
2:00 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 weekends from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
2021-04-17 10:30 - 15:30, 2021-04-18 10:30 - 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.
Flight tickets can be purchased the day of your visit. Full flights, featuring six different drinking chocolates cost $11.00, tax included. Kids friendly half flights of three, cost $6.50, tax included. See the drinking chocolates we offer here.

Chocolate Lab classes starting at 11:30 a.m.
2021-04-17 11:00 - 15:15, 2021-04-18 11:00 - 15:15, 2021-04-19 11:00 - 15:15, 2021-04-20 11:00 - 15:15, 2021-04-21 11:00 - 15:15, 2021-04-22 11:00 - 15:15, 2021-04-23 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 11:30 a.m.
2021-04-17 11:30 - 15:15, 2021-04-18 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. Due to COVID-19 regulations, only one family per table will be allowed . Masks are required inside the classroom. 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.
11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
Egg-citing Chocolate Bark
Create this egg-stra special chocolate bark, by combining rich milk chocolate with white chocolate chips, and adding Hershey’s Robin 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, Hershey’s Robin Eggs, and colored sprinkles.
1:00 to 1:45 p.m.
Marshmallow Bunny Tails
Dunk giant marshmallows in melted chocolate, and then roll in your selection of toppings. Finish by packaging your custom marshmallow treat in a cute package to take home. You’ll also learn some little-known facts about marshmallows and chocolate!
Ingredients: melted milk chocolate, Jumbo marshmallow, variety of toppings including crushed graham crackers, crushed pretzels, and colored sprinkles.
2:30 to 3:15 p.m.
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, Cadburry chocolate mini eggs.

Tastings: Chocolate From Around the World 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
2021-04-17 11:30 - 15:30, 2021-04-18 11:30 - 15:30, 2021-04-19 11:30 - 15:30, 2021-04-20 11:30 - 15:30, 2021-04-21 11:30 - 15:30, 2021-04-22 11:30 - 15:30, 2021-04-23 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 from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
2021-04-19 11:30 - 15:00, 2021-04-20 11:30 - 15:00, 2021-04-21 11:30 - 15:00, 2021-04-22 11:30 - 15:00, 2021-04-23 11:30 - 15:00

Homeschool Day
2021-04-20 09:30 - 13:30
Join us for a special program, created just for
homeschool and virtual learning families,
every Tuesday in April!
Have a group of 15 or more? Schedule a private class!
Contact Elizabeth at 717.520.5588 or elalindsay@hersheystory.org to book.

Every Tuesday in April at 9:30 a.m. OR 11:30 a.m.

Join us for a special one-hour hands-on program, just for homeschool and virtual learning families! Bring the whole family to participate in a “Taste Sensations” learning adventure, where they will:
– Make their own chocolate creations,
– Try single origin chocolates from around the world,
– Participate in activities focused on taste and how Hershey’s chocolate gets its special flavor.
Each session will be open for a limited number of participants and will take place in a large classroom to allow plenty of space for each family. All social distancing and health protocols will be in place including utilization of single-use items and thorough sanitizing of reusable items and the classroom between each session.
Families may explore the Museum Experience with special “Taste Sensations” scavenger hunts before and/or after the session. Therefore, we recommend allowing at least 90 minutes to 2 hours for the whole experience.
$10 per person for everyone ages 3 and older.
Purchase tickets here.

At least one adult is required to register with each family.
Deadline for tickets is the day prior to each program
Space is limited.
Questions? Please call Elizabeth at 717.520.5588 or email at elalindsay@hersheystory.org.

Chocolate Lab classes starting at 11:45 a.m.
2021-04-20 11:45 - 14:45, 2021-04-22 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. Due to COVID-19 regulations, only one family per table will be allowed. Masks are required inside the classroom. 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.
11:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Egg-citing Chocolate Bark
Layer milk and white chocolate, Hershey’s mini eggs and other edible decorations, to create your own delicious bark. Satisfy your curiosity about the chocolate-making process through live narrative and colorful slides.
Ingredients: melted milk chocolate, white chocolate chips, chocolate mini eggs, sprinkles
2:00 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
