Visit The Hershey Story Museum

Chocolate Lab classes starting at 11:45 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.
2017-10-12 11:45 - 14:45 (America/New_York) | chocolate lab
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.
11:45 a.m. to 12:30 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.
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.

Tastings: Chocolate From Around the World 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
2017-10-13 11:30 - 15:30, 2017-10-14 11:30 - 15:30, 2017-10-15 11:30 - 15:30, 2017-10-16 11:30 - 15:30, 2017-10-17 11:30 - 15:30, 2017-10-18 11:30 - 15:30, 2017-10-19 11:30 - 15:30, 2017-10-20 11:30 - 15:30 and 1 more date | 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: Chocolate From Around the World: 11:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
2017-10-13 11:30 - 15:30, 2017-10-16 11:30 - 15:30, 2017-10-17 11:30 - 15:30, 2017-10-18 11:30 - 15:30, 2017-10-19 11:30 - 15:30, 2017-10-20 11:30 - 15:30

Chocolate Lab class starting at 2:00 p.m.
2017-10-13 14:00 - 14:45 | chocolate lab
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.
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.

Tastings: Chocolate From Around the World: 10:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
2017-10-14 10:00 - 16:30, 2017-10-15 10:00 - 16:30, 2017-10-21 10:00 - 16:30

Chocolate Lab classes starting at 11:30 a.m.
2017-10-14 11:30 - 15:15, 2017-10-15 11:30 - 15:15, 2017-10-21 11:30 - 15:15 | chocolate lab
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 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.
1:00 to 1:45 p.m.
Build a 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.
2:30 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.

Chocolate Lab class starting at 2:30 p.m.
2017-10-16 14:30 - 15:15 | chocolate lab
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.

2:30 to 3:15 p.m.
Build a 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.

Chocolate Lab classes starting at 2:00 p.m.
2017-10-17 14:00 - 15:00 | chocolate lab
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.
2:00 to 2:45 p.m.
Build a 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.

Homeschool Day 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
2017-10-18 09:00 - 13:00 | The Hershey Story, 63 West Chocolate Ave., Hershey, PA, 17033, United States
Take a step back in time! Experience what it was like to be a factory worker at The Hershey Company from 1905-1925. The interactive components in this exhibit will allow students to “try” different jobs at the chocolate factory. Activities will also include a scavenger hunt throughout the museum and a trip to the Chocolate Lab to learn about cacao beans from around the world and make a delicious candy bar.
Recommended for ages 4 and up. Children 2 and under are free.
$10 per person; tickets available here.
Deadline for registration is Tuesday October 17, 2017 at noon.
Please bring your printed tickets to the registration table at The Hershey Story Museum. You must arrive by noon to receive your timed ticket(s) to the Chocolate Lab and scavenger hunt.
If you have any questions, please contact Kim at kaday@hersheystory.org or 717-520-5588.

Chocolate Lab class starting at 2:00 p.m.
2017-10-18 14:00 - 14:45 | chocolate lab

Preschool Story Time 9:30 a.m. to 10:15 a.m.
2017-10-19 09:30 - 10:15 | The Hershey Story, 63 West Chocolate Ave., Hershey, PA, 17033, United States
Preschoolers will love exploring themes through enchanting pictures and stories. Each week will feature a different topic; a simple craft will follow the interactive read-aloud. Recommended for children ages 3 through 5 accompanied by an adult caregiver. This program is free and will take place in the lower level classroom. Registration is not required.
October 19: Fearless Fire Trucks
October 26: Hooray for Halloween

Chocolate Lab classes starting at 11:45 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.
2017-10-19 11:45 - 14:45 | chocolate lab
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.
11:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.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.
2:00 to 2:45 p.m.
Build a 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.

Chocolate Lab class starting at 1:00 p.m
2017-10-20 13:00 - 13:45 | Chocolate Lab
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.
1:00 to 1:45 p.m.
Build a 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.
