The Hershey Story, The Museum on Chocolate Avenue

06/02/2026

The only place where you can learn about Milton Hershey, his life, his philanthropy, and his enduring legacy. Thanks, Visit Hershey & Harrisburg!

06/01/2026

Meet your hosts for "A Sweet Beginning" Milton Hershey at the 1893 World's Fair," happening June 13-14 at The Hershey Story! These colorful characters will transport you back in time and bring the excitement of the 1893 World's Fair to life! They'll share stories from the era, introduce you to the sights and innovations of the fair, and guide guests through all the weekend's fun activities.

From left to right:
- Maeve "Mother Rabbit" Sterling - socialite and woman about town
- Detective Patrick Kelly of the Chicago Police Department
- Mrs. Victoria Bradley, a respectable middle-class woman originally from Oxford, England
- Mateo "Teo" Vega - production assistant, musical arranger, choreographer and trusted "fixer" for Florenz Ziegfeld Jr. at Chicago's Trocadero Theater

Come meet them in person and discover how the World's Fair helped shape Milton Hershey's future! They can't wait to welcome you to 1893!

05/28/2026

It's not just an event - - it's an experience! Get all the details on "A Sweet Beginning: Milton Hershey at the 1893 World's Fair" and plan on attending June 13 or June 14! (Thanks, Macaroni KID Harrisburg and West Shore, for the shout-out!)

Step Into the World’s Fair with Milton Hershey at The Hershey Story MuseumA family-friendly weekend experience celebrating chocolate history, big ideas…

05/26/2026

Get ready to step into the excitement and innovation of the 1893 Chicago World's Fair! “A Sweet Beginning: Milton Hershey at the 1893 World’s Fair,” being held at the Museum on June 13 and 14, is a family-friendly, immersive indoor-outdoor experience that features hands-on activities and interactive “innovation stations” inspired by the groundbreaking inventions and technologies showcased at the Chicago World's Fair. See model chocolate-making machinery, learn about the fair from characters dressed in period costumes, sample delicious treats made famous at the fair---and more!

05/21/2026

While Hershey Community Archives has few items that belonged to Catherine "Kitty" Hershey, here is one item they DO have. Thank you, Jennifer, for sharing!

05/13/2026

Join us on June 13 and 14 for "A Sweet Beginning: Milton Hershey at the 1893 World's Fair"!

At the 1893 World’s Fair in Chicago, Milton Hershey discovered European chocolate-making machinery that inspired him to shift from caramel to chocolate--laying the foundation for one of America's most iconic brands: Hershey's. Join us as we celebrate that pivotal moment in both Hershey and American history.

Here are just a few things guests can enjoy at "A Sweet Beginning: Milton Hershey at the 1893 World's Fair":

Outside at "The Midway" - stilt performers, period music, and ice cream for purchase from Sarah’s Creamery.

In the Grand Lobby - actors in period costumes and models of early chocolate making machinery.

In the Musuem Experience - items relating to Milton’s connections to the fair. Also, write to a friend using replica bar cards, and learn how to wrap a Hershey Kiss by hand!

In “The Hall of Arts and Sciences” - learn more about electricity, inventions, and architecture at the fair through hands-on activities. Listen to a phonograph, build your own Ferris wheel--and more!

In the Chocolate Lab - walk in and enjoy classic treats both tied to the fair and inspired by it, such as Palmer House Hotel brownies, caramel popcorn balls dipped in chocolate, and an orange cider drink.

Included in Museum Experience admission. Includes special walk-up experiences in the Chocolate Lab.

05/08/2026

Treat Mom this weekend with a visit to The Hershey Story Museum! In celebration of Mother's Day, all moms receive free admission to the Museum Experience this Saturday and Sunday (5/8-9)!

05/07/2026

It's hard to believe that 1995 was 31 years ago - - the year Hershey’s Cookies ‘N’ Creme was introduced!

Where have all the cookies gone? Into Hershey’s Cookies ‘N’ Creme!

Introduced in 1995, Cookies ‘N’ Creme remains a favorite among many today! Check out this advertisement from 1999. Who remembers eating their first Cookies ‘N’ Creme bar?

05/05/2026

If you missed this afternoon's free book club discussion on "Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson, another one is being held tonight (5/5) at 7 p.m. in the Museum's grand lobby. Join us! And - - thanks to everyone who came out this afternoon!

05/05/2026

We're looking forward to this afternoon's (5/5) and this evening's free book discussion on "Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson! If you're over 18 and familiar with Larson's book, join us at 2 p.m. in the lower-level classroom or this evening at 7 p.m. in the Museum's grand lobby.