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    The Hershey Story

    1,454 Reviews
    #6 of 36 things to do in Hershey
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    63 W Chocolate Ave, Hershey, PA 17033-1502
    +1 717-534-8939
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    “An Oft Overlooked Gem”

    Often overlooked because of the other attractions in Hershey, you really owe it to yourself to... read more

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    Don C
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    Trenton, New Jersey
    “The Story of How Milton Hershey created a lasting legacy for us all”

    The Museum is well worth taking an hour or two to get a real appreciation for how Milton Hershey... read more

    Reviewed 2 days ago
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    Hershey starts here! How did Milton Hershey go from bankruptcy to brilliance, transforming chocolate from a luxury to an everyday treat? How did he invent a community? Why did he give away his fortune? That's the Hershey story. Enjoy a 45-minute, hands on class in the Chocolate Lab and sample warm drinking chocolate from around the world at Tastings. Grab a delicious treat from the Pantry Café and find a unique assortment of keepsakes and chocolate at Museum Shop.

    About The Hershey Story

    Hershey starts here! How did Milton Hershey go from bankruptcy to brilliance, transforming chocolate from a luxury to an everyday treat? How did he invent a community? Why did he give away his fortune? That's the Hershey story. Enjoy a 45-minute, hands on class in the Chocolate Lab and sample warm drinking chocolate from around the world at Tastings. Grab a delicious treat from the Pantry Café and find a unique assortment of keepsakes and chocolate at Museum Shop.
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    Reviewed yesterday
    An Oft Overlooked Gem

    Often overlooked because of the other attractions in Hershey, you really owe it to yourself to visit this smallish museum in the center of town when you visit the area. It is not a large museum - you can see everything you care too in...More

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    Reviewed 2 days ago
    The Story of How Milton Hershey created a lasting legacy for us all

    The Museum is well worth taking an hour or two to get a real appreciation for how Milton Hershey created his wonderful legacy for not only the people of Hershey PA, but for the world. Quite a remarkable man-much to be learned from how he...More

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    Reviewed 4 days ago via mobile
    Very interactive

    Very interesting for a rainy day. So many exhibits to see (so much to see, so little time). Got to learn that Hershey donated so much money to charity and was so good to his staff.

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    Reviewed 6 days ago via mobile
    Worth a visit

    The Hershey Story presents the life and legacy of Milton Hershey - and the story is presented in engaging and interactive exhibits designed for all ages. There is more to Hershey than the caramels and chocolates, so it’s worth learning about the background and generosity...More

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    Reviewed 1 week ago
    Well done museum highlighting Milton Hershey’s life and business.

    This is a well done museum that provides a wealth of historical information on the life and work of Milton Hershey, including his expansions into cane sugar fields in central Cuba. After taking the Hershey Trolley Tour, however, this museum provides little new information. We...More

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    Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile
    Great place for kids and adults

    We learned a lot about how chocolate ate made and the history of Hershey's. There were a lot of activities for kids to do.

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    Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile
    Teen enjoyed it

    We walked through the museum, which is interesting. Never knew he went bankrupt so many times before becoming successful. We made chocolate which was delicious and then did the world chocolate tasting. It was a great way to spend a rainy morning in Hershey.

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    Reviewed 3 weeks ago
    A new appreciation for Hershey's chocolate

    This museum tells the story of Mr Hershey and what he went through to build the chocolate empire that we know today. The story is much bigger and more complicated than I would have imagined. The things he has done are amazing and heart warming....More

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    Reviewed 3 weeks ago
    Interesting Things Not Previously Known

    We had a wonderful experience in this museum. Learned something new and have come here numerous times in the past but never to The Hershey Story downtown. Spent more hours here than expected to. Highly recommend to anyone who truly wants to learn something about...More

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    Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile
    Full of informatiokn

    Wow! We are only an hour away and had no idea of the true story of MS Hershey. I am so glad we took the time to spend in the museum. They have interactive areas as well as visual and trading displays. What an amazing...More

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    Tsoocki
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    Response from Chris M | Reviewed this property |
    Yes, public parking right in the back.
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    Response from Kristy W | Reviewed this property |
    Yes, there is a difference. The Create Your Own Chocolate Bar is hands on and you walk along watching an actual conveyor belt as the candy bar is being made. As part of the process, you also design your own wrapper and... More
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    12 September 2016|
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    Response from Joseph S | Reviewed this property |
    Excellent for adults. As a history buff I found it very informative
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