Visit The Hershey Story Museum

Chocolate Lab Class - Planet Chocolate
2015-08-31 14:45 - 15:30 (America/New_York) | Chocolate Lab
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 - Chocolate Beach Bars
2015-08-31 16:00 - 16:45 | Chocolate Lab
Celebrate summer by designing your very own sea shore-themed milk chocolate bar using edible decals and plenty of “sand.” Learn where and how “cacao” is grown, harvested and processed into your favorite confections.

Chocolate Lab Class - Build a Bar
2015-08-31 17:15 - 18:00, 2015-09-01 16:00 - 16:45, 2015-09-07 16:00 - 16:45, 2015-09-08 11:45 - 12:30, 2015-09-11 11:45 - 12:30, 2015-09-14 11:45 - 12:30 | Chocolate Lab
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 tickets are available at the admissions desk on the day of the class on a first-come, first-served basis and space is limited. Children must be at least 4 years old to enter the lab.

Chocolate Lab Class - Chocolate Beach Bars
2015-09-01 11:00 - 11:45, 2015-09-01 17:15 - 18:00 | Chocolate Lab
Celebrate summer by designing your very own sea shore-themed milk chocolate bar using edible decals and plenty of “sand.” Learn where and how “cacao” is grown, harvested and processed into your favorite confections.
Chocolate Lab tickets are available at the admissions desk on the day of the class on a first-come, first-served basis and space is limited. Children must be at least 4 years old to enter the lab.

Chocolate Lab Class - Chocolate by Design
2015-09-01 12:15 - 13:00, 2015-09-02 12:15 - 13:00, 2015-09-09 11:45 - 12:30, 2015-09-12 11:30 - 12:15, 2015-09-15 11:45 - 12:30 | Chocolate Lab
What makes dark chocolate dark and white chocolate white? This class answers those questions and offers a close look at a real cocoa pod and cocoa beans. Guests taste raw chocolate and after getting the inside scoop on what makes chocolate so tasty, create abstract and completely edible “art” using milk, white and dark chocolate products.
Chocolate Lab tickets are available at the admissions desk on the day of the class on a first-come, first-served basis and space is limited. Children must be at least 4 years old to enter the lab.

Chocolate Lab Class - S'mores Galore
2015-09-01 13:30 - 14:15 | Chocolate Lab
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.
Chocolate Lab tickets are available at the admissions desk on the day of the class on a first-come, first-served basis and space is limited. Children must be at least 4 years old to enter the lab.

Chocolate Lab Class - Planet Chocolate
2015-09-01 14:45 - 15:30, 2015-09-09 14:00 - 14:45, 2015-09-10 11:45 - 12:30, 2015-09-11 14:00 - 14:45, 2015-09-12 13:00 - 13:45, 2015-09-15 14:00 - 14:45 | Chocolate Lab
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 tickets are available at the admissions desk on the day of the class on a first-come, first-served basis and space is limited. Children must be at least 4 years old to enter the lab.

Chocolate Lab Class - Planet Chocolate
2015-09-08 14:00 - 14:45

Chocolate Lab Class - Be a Chocolate Worker
2015-09-10 14:00 - 14:45, 2015-09-12 14:30 - 15:15, 2015-09-14 14:00 - 14:45 | Chocolate Lab
Learn how Hershey’s Chocolate factory workers did their jobs in the early 1900s. You’ll make a unique chocolate creation to take home and hear about the miraculous chocolate-making process from rainforest to factory.
Chocolate Lab tickets are available at the admissions desk on the day of the class on a first-come, first-served basis and space is limited. Children must be at least 4 years old to enter the lab.

Sensory Friendly Evening
2015-09-11 17:30 - 19:30 | The Hershey Story
Guests with Autism Spectrum Disorder or other special sensory needs have the opportunity to enjoy a relaxed evening at the museum. They may enjoy interactive exhibits about Milton Hershey and the industry and town he created, and a hands-on exhibit that recreates jobs in the original chocolate factory. A walk-up activity in the Chocolate Lab that includes making your own chocolate bar is included. A representative from ASERT Autism Resources will be available. A special price of $8.50 per person includes all activities; one adult is admitted free with each family or group. Prepayment is not required, but please register for the evening: 717.520.5587 or Info@HersheyStory.org.
Previsit stories are available at: https://hersheystory.org/plan-your-visit/pre-visit-museum-story/

Chocolate Lab Class - Celebration Truffles
2015-09-13 11:30 - 12:15, 2015-09-13 14:30 - 15:15 | Chocolate Lab
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 Milton Hershey’s success.
Chocolate Lab tickets are available at the admissions desk on the day of the class on a first-come, first-served basis and space is limited. Children must be at least 4 years old to enter the lab.

Milton Hershey Birthday Celebration at ChocolateTown Square
2015-09-13 18:30 - 19:30 | ChocolateTown Square Park
Join the Hershey community to remember Milton Hershey on what would have been his 158th birthday. Bring your lawn chairs or blanket and enjoy a performance of music from Mr. Hershey’s era. The concert concludes with a sweet treat for all attendees. In case of inclement weather, the celebration will be held in the Grand Lobby of The Hershey Story. (ChocolateTown Square Park is located at the intersection of Chocolate and Cocoa Avenues.)
Before the party, stop by the Hershey Volunteer Fire Company from 5:00 to 6:30 PM for a community celebration of founding member, Milton S. Hershey. The public can tour the outside of the new fire station construction site, enjoy a free hot dog, Italian ice, popcorn, live music and kids’ activities including trying out the fire hose!
