





Children's Museums
The Hershey Story Museum
📍 63 W Chocolate Ave, Hershey, PA 17033🕐 Hours
| Monday | 9 AM–5 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Friday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Sunday | 9 AM–5 PM |
About The Hershey Story Museum
Hershey Museum has exhibits & workshops. Museum for all-things Hershey, including exhibits of Milton S. Hershey & a chocolate lab for kids. The museum features a Chocolate Lab where visitors participate in a 45-minute educational session followed by hands-on candy creation, though participants must be at least 5 years old. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 3,894 visitors.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Interactive History Museum
- Best For
- All ages
- Main Focus
- Milton S. Hershey's life, chocolate company, and town history
- Hours
- Daily 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
- Special Feature
- Interactive Scavenger Hunt for kids
💡 Did You Know?
- The museum features a Chocolate Lab where visitors participate in a 45-minute educational session followed by hands-on candy creation, though participants must be at least 5 years old
- The museum offers a chocolate tasting experience featuring six different cocoas from around the world, including samples from Tanzania and other origins
- Free field trips are available to qualifying schools, making the museum an accessible educational resource for student groups
- The museum hosts a Candy Chemistry program on select dates in March, combining scientific education with chocolate-related learning
💬 What Visitors Say
- Use the Scavenger Hunt activity to keep younger visitors engaged throughout the museum—it helps structure the experience and maintains interest, especially for children under 10 who may find the historical content dense.
- Plan to spend about 1-1.5 hours for a complete visit. Budget extra time if your children are 5+ years old and want to participate in the Chocolate Lab (45 minutes education + 5-10 minutes to create a treat), which requires advance planning.
- The hot chocolate/cocoa tasting is a highlight—it features six different cocoas from around the world. Consider sharing the tasting flight if visiting as a couple or small family, as it's a generous amount of liquid chocolate per person.
- If you have children ages 4-7, manage expectations about hands-on activities. The museum works best for this age group with the Scavenger Hunt and hot chocolate tasting, while deeper engagement with exhibits suits kids closer to age 10+. Plan a return visit as kids grow.
- Schools and groups should inquire about free field trips—the venue offers this program to qualifying schools, making it an excellent budget option for organized educational visits that include the candy-making activity.
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