Chocolate Lab Classes beginning at 11:30am, 1:00pm, and 2:30pm
2026-03-08 11:30 - 15:15, 2026-03-14 11:30 - 15:15, 2026-03-15 11:30 - 15:15 (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.

11:30am to 12:15pm
Lucky Bark
Celebrate March and make chocolate bark that’s sure to make you feel luckier! While learning all about the origins and production of chocolate, you’ll use our selection of specialty toppings to make a treat that will have everyone else green with envy.
Ingredients: Melted milk chocolate, honey candy, powdered matcha mix, shamrock sprinkles.

1:00pm to 1:45pm
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

2:30pm to 3:15pm
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.

Tastings: Chocolates from around the world! Open daily from 11:00am to 4:30pm
2026-03-09 11:00 - 16:30, 2026-03-10 11:00 - 16:30, 2026-03-11 11:00 - 16:30, 2026-03-12 11:00 - 16:30, 2026-03-13 11:00 - 16:30, 2026-03-14 11:00 - 16:30, 2026-03-15 11:00 - 16:30, 2026-03-16 11:00 - 16:30 and 5 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 11:45am and 2:00pm
2026-03-09 11:45 - 14:45, 2026-03-11 11:45 - 14:45, 2026-03-13 11:45 - 14:45, 2026-03-16 11:45 - 14:45, 2026-03-18 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
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.

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

Homeschool Day: Candy Chemistry
2026-03-10 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-03-10 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-03-17 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-03-17 13:00 - 15:00
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.

Chocolate Lab Classes beginning at 11:45am and 2:00pm
2026-03-10 11:45 - 14:45, 2026-03-12 11:45 - 14:45, 2026-03-19 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
Lucky Bark
Celebrate March and make chocolate bark that’s sure to make you feel luckier! While learning all about the origins and production of chocolate, you’ll use our selection of specialty toppings to make a treat that will have everyone else green with envy.
Ingredients: Melted milk chocolate, honey candy, powdered matcha mix, shamrock sprinkles.

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

Chocolate Lab Class beginning at 1:00pm
2026-03-17 13:00 - 13:45
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.

1:00pm to 1:45pm
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

Chocolate Lab Class beginning at 2:00pm
2026-03-20 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
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
