Visit The Hershey Story Museum

Chocolate Lab classes starting at 11:30 a.m.
2021-09-09 11:00 - 15:15, 2021-09-10 11:00 - 15:15, 2021-09-11 11:00 - 15:15, 2021-09-12 11:00 - 15:15, 2021-09-13 11:00 - 15:15, 2021-09-14 11:00 - 15:15, 2021-09-15 11:00 - 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 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.
2021-09-09 11:30 - 15:30, 2021-09-10 11:30 - 15:30, 2021-09-11 11:30 - 15:30, 2021-09-12 11:30 - 15:30, 2021-09-13 11:30 - 15:30, 2021-09-14 11:30 - 15:30, 2021-09-15 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.
2021-09-09 11:30 - 15:30, 2021-09-10 11:30 - 15:30, 2021-09-13 11:30 - 15:30, 2021-09-14 11:30 - 15:30, 2021-09-15 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. 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 11:45 a.m.
2021-09-09 11:45 - 15:15, 2021-09-14 11:45 - 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, masks are required inside the classroom. Please note that, depending on seats availability, more than one family could be seated at the same table. 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.
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.
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

Hershey Area Art Association Art Exhibit & Sale
2021-09-10 09:00 - 2021-09-12 17:00
Hershey Area Art Association
Art Exhibit & Sale
See fabulous works of art by members of the Hershey Area Art Association.
The exhibit and sale is on display in the Grand Lobby of The Hershey Story Museum,
Admission is not required to view the artwork.

Chocolate Lab classes starting at 11:45 a.m.
2021-09-10 11:45 - 15:15, 2021-09-15 11:45 - 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, masks are required inside the classroom. Please note that, depending on seats availability, more than one family could be seated at the same table. 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 by Design
Milton Hershey developed his unique formula using a hand-selected blend of cocoa beans. Discover where this fruit comes from, and how 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 roasted sesame seeds, coconut flakes, raisins, white chocolate chips, crushed pretzels, etc.
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

Chocolate Lab classes starting at 11:30 a.m.
2021-09-11 11:30 - 15:15, 2021-09-12 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, masks are required inside the classroom. Please note that, depending on seats availability, more than one family could be seated at the same table. 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.
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.
1:00 to 1:45 p.m.
Chocolate by Design
Milton Hershey developed his unique formula using a hand-selected blend of cocoa beans. Discover where this fruit comes from, and how 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 roasted sesame seeds, coconut flakes, raisins, white chocolate chips, crushed pretzels, etc.
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.
Ingredients: melted milk chocolate, cocoa nibs, crushed red pepper, cinnamon

Tastings: Chocolates from Around the World open weekends from 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
2021-09-11 11:30 - 16:30, 2021-09-12 11:30 - 16:30
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.

Celebrate Mr. Hershey's Birthday in the Chocolate Lab! Classes starting at 11:45 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.
2021-09-13 11:45 - 15:15
Celebrate Milton S. Hershey’s birthday by making your own, rich Chocolate-Caramel Truffles. We created an original and decadent truffle recipe in honor of the confectionery magnate’s success in building, not only a huge chocolate industry, but caramel business, as well. Learn the history behind the chocolate that inspired Milton’s success.
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, masks are required inside the classroom. Please note that, depending on seats availability, more than one family could be seated at the same table. 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.
Celebration Truffles
Try your hand at creating your own, hand-made truffles in this class. Hand-roll our special caramel and chocolate ganache, and customize with a selection of toppings. This class is most suitable for adults.

Ingredients: Caramel-chocolate ganache (heavy cream, Hershey’s milk chocolate chips, Hershey’s caramel syrup, butter, cinnamon, and salt) variety of toppings including: colored sprinkles, sea salt, cocoa nibs, and cinnamon.
2:00 to 2:45 p.m.
Celebration Truffles
Try your hand at creating your own, hand-made truffles in this class. Hand-roll our special caramel and chocolate ganache, and customize with a selection of toppings. This class is most suitable for adults.

Ingredients: Caramel-chocolate ganache (heavy cream, Hershey’s milk chocolate chips, Hershey’s caramel syrup, butter, cinnamon, and salt) variety of toppings including: colored sprinkles, sea salt, cocoa nibs, and cinnamon.

MILTON HERSHEY’S BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION
2021-09-13 18:30 - 19:30
Monday, Sept. 13, 2021
6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Milton Hershey’s Birthday Celebration at ChocolateTown Square*
FREE!
Join the Hershey community on what would have been Milton Hershey’s 164th birthday. Visitors can bring their lawn chairs or blanket and enjoy a performance of music reminiscent of Mr. Hershey’s era by The Tunesters of Central Pennsylvania. The celebration concludes with birthday cupcakes donated by Milton Hershey School and milk chocolate bars courtesy of The Hershey Company.
*ChocolateTown Square is located across from the The Hershey Story Museum at the intersection of Chocolate and Cocoa Aves. In the event of inclement weather, the celebration will be held in the Grand Lobby of The Hershey Story.
