Visit The Hershey Story Museum

Chocolate Lab Classes beginning at 10:45am, 12:00pm, 1:45pm, and 3:00pm
2026-03-31 10:45 - 15:45, 2026-04-01 10:45 - 15:45, 2026-04-02 13:45 - 15:45, 2026-04-03 10:45 - 15:45, 2026-04-04 10:45 - 15:45, 2026-04-05 10:45 - 15:45, 2026-04-06 10:45 - 15:45 (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. 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.

10:45am to 11:30am
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 seasonal sprinkles.

12:00pm to 12:45pm
Butterfly Bark
Celebrate spring by assembling a beautiful butterfly from chocolate, pretzels and candy that will make the warmer weather feel even sweeter! Guests will also get to learn about the chocolate making process from bean to bar; the perfect accompaniment for a delicious dessert!
Ingredients: melted milk chocolate, white chocolate coated pretzels, Twizzlers Pull n Peel, candy coated sunflower seeds, candy eyes.

1:45pm to 2:30pm
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.

3:00pm to 3:45pm
Spring Bar
Mold a scrumptious milk chocolate bar and turn it into a colorful spring treat with unique and completely edible Easter-themed decals. Learn how cocoa beans are grown, harvested and processed into your favorite kinds of chocolate.
Ingredients: melted milk chocolate, Easter themed sprinkles

Tastings: Chocolates from around the world! Open daily from 11:00am to 4:30pm
2026-03-31 11:00 - 16:30, 2026-04-01 11:00 - 16:30, 2026-04-02 11:00 - 16:30, 2026-04-03 11:00 - 16:30, 2026-04-04 11:00 - 16:30, 2026-04-05 11:00 - 16:30, 2026-04-06 11:00 - 16:30, 2026-04-07 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

Homeschool Day: Candy Chemistry
2026-03-31 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
2026-04-07 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
Butterfly Bark
Celebrate spring by assembling a beautiful butterfly from chocolate, pretzels and candy that will make the warmer weather feel even sweeter! Guests will also get to learn about the chocolate making process from bean to bar; the perfect accompaniment for a delicious dessert!
Ingredients: melted milk chocolate, white chocolate coated pretzels, Twizzlers Pull n Peel, candy coated sunflower seeds, candy eyes.

2:00pm to 2:45pm
Spring Bar
Mold a scrumptious milk chocolate bar and turn it into a colorful spring treat with unique and completely edible Easter-themed decals. Learn how cocoa beans are grown, harvested and processed into your favorite kinds of chocolate.
Ingredients: melted milk chocolate, Easter themed sprinkles

Chocolate Lab Classes beginning at 11:45am and 2:00pm
2026-04-08 11:45 - 14:45, 2026-04-10 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
Hoppin’ Chocolate Bunnies
Hop in for a fun-filled adventure creating your own, edible chocolate bunny to take home. Also hear the miraculous story behind the chocolate-making process from cocoa bean to bar.
Ingredients: melted milk chocolate, varied toppings

2:00pm to 2:45pm
Spring Bar
Mold a scrumptious milk chocolate bar and turn it into a colorful spring treat with unique and completely edible Easter-themed decals. Learn how cocoa beans are grown, harvested and processed into your favorite kinds of chocolate.
Ingredients: melted milk chocolate, Easter themed sprinkles

Hershey Area Art Association "Art in Bloom" Show
2026-04-10 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-11 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-12 09:00 - 16:30
Join Us for an Art Show and Art Discovery Scavenger Hunt!
April 10 & 11 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.;
April 12 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Come celebrate local creativity at the Hershey Area Art Association’s Art in Bloom spring art show. Local artists’ work will be on display and for sale in our main lobby throughout the weekend.
Plus, adults and children can explore the work of community artists with a special art discovery scavenger hunt!
On Saturday, April 11, participate in hands-on art projects that bring out the creativity in everyone! Learn about colors, shapes, and what it means to create art with activities from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Local artists will also present special programs at the following scheduled times:
10:30 a.m. – Group collage and bookmark making
11:30 a.m. – Art in the Round: creating a renaissance painting
1:30 p.m. – Watercolor bookmark making
Admission to The Hershey Story is not required for the art show. The scavenger hunt and hands-on activities are free with admission to The Hershey Story. Free for members.

Chocolate Lab Classes beginning at 11:30am, 1:00pm, and 2:30pm
2026-04-11 11:30 - 15:15, 2026-04-12 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. 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
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 seasonal sprinkles.

1:00pm to 1:45pm
Butterfly Bark
Celebrate spring by assembling a beautiful butterfly from chocolate, pretzels and candy that will make the warmer weather feel even sweeter! Guests will also get to learn about the chocolate making process from bean to bar; the perfect accompaniment for a delicious dessert!
Ingredients: melted milk chocolate, white chocolate coated pretzels, Twizzlers Pull n Peel, candy coated sunflower seeds, candy eyes.

2:30pm to 3:15pm
Spring Bar
Mold a scrumptious milk chocolate bar and turn it into a colorful spring treat with unique and completely edible Easter-themed decals. Learn how cocoa beans are grown, harvested and processed into your favorite kinds of chocolate.
Ingredients: melted milk chocolate, Easter themed sprinkles
