Our scholastic programs are perfect for field trips for homeschool children & align with Pennsylvania curriculum standards.
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Join us for a special hands-on program,
just for homeschool and virtual learning families!
Movie Magic: The History of Moving Pictures
November 11, 12, 18, 19, 2026 at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.
All programs are the same.
Discover how the magical illusion of movement started with novelty amusements and developed into the films we enjoy today. Try early moving picture inventions, learn how to make movie sound effects, create your own moving illusions and write your own story board.
Plus, watch clips of early motion pictures to experience what life looked like over 100 years ago, including here in Hershey. Every participant will also make their own Hollywood inspired chocolate creation!
Admission to the museum is included along with an educational scavenger hunt through the exhibits, and our new special exhibit – From Story to Screen: The Making of the Hershey Movie.
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.
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.
PURCHASE TICKETS HERE.
This program is for homeschooling families. Private programs are available for groups of 15 or more. Please contact Elizabeth Lindsay at [email protected] or 717.520.5588 with questions or to book a private program.
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Looking for more Homeschool Opportunities?
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Other Homeschool Programs Offered During the School Year
The Museum Experience exhibit space offers a variety of curriculum-themed “Museum EduQuest” hunts for children in preschool through grade 12.
In the Chocolate Lab, students can learn and participate in a variety of classes…and they all include a take-home chocolate treat! From “Assembly Line Adventure” for younger students, to “Temper, Temper” for high school students, the Chocolate Lab offers participatory classes for all students.
Homeschool groups of 15 or more students are welcome Monday through Friday during the school year. Admission rates for these groups are as follows:
- Museum Experience EduQuest (1 hour): $11
- Chocolate Lab Class (45 min): $11
- Extended Chocolate Lab Class (1 – 2 hours): $15
- EduQuest and Chocolate Lab Class (2 hours): $16
- EduQuest and Extended Chocolate Lab Class (2.5 – 3 hours): $20
Schedule your homeschool group today! Make your reservation request here.
