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The Hershey Story, Hershey, PA

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The Hershey Story

63 W Chocolate Ave · Hershey, PA

Why you should go…

The Hershey Story, The Museum on Chocolate Avenue, follows Milton S. Hershey from struggling entrepreneur to chocolate maker, town builder and philanthropist. A coin you get at the front desk activates more than 30 animated stories, and the exhibits include the only recording of Mr. Hershey's voice and the canceled check he wrote to the White Star Line before skipping the Titanic. In the Chocolate Lab you learn how chocolate goes from bean to bar and make a treat to take home.

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Good to know

General museums guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • Check the special exhibition separately

    Touring shows usually carry their own ticket and their own opening hours, listed apart from general admission.

  • Look for the free window

    Many museums run community days, member evenings, or discounted late openings. It is worth a look before you pay full price.

  • Travel light through the door

    Large bags and backpacks often have to go to a coat check, and lines for it move slowly at opening.

  • Weekday mornings beat weekend afternoons

    School groups clear out by early afternoon midweek, while weekends stay busy from late morning on.

What's around here?

The closest stops to The Hershey Story, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.

  • Attractions
    Iconic

    Hersheypark

    $50+

    Spend a day on roller coasters and family rides at Milton Hershey's 1906 park, with a water park and zoo included.

    Right next doorSwitch it up: Attractions

  • Attractions
    Family Favorite

    Hershey's Chocolate World

    Free

    A free chocolate-themed attraction next to Hersheypark, with a candy ride, tastings, and the world's largest Hershey's store.

    Steps awaySwitch it up: Attractions

  • Sightseeing
    Family Favorite

    Hershey

    Free

    Chocolatetown, USA: the Pennsylvania town built around the Hershey chocolate legacy.

    0.2 mi awaySwitch it up: Sightseeing

  • Museums
    History Buff

    AACA Museum

    Under $25

    Three floors of historic cars, buses, and motorcycles near Hersheypark.

    1.9 mi awayMore like this

  • Museums
    History Buff

    National Civil War Museum

    Under $25

    Large Harrisburg museum with Civil War-era artifacts, manuscripts and exhibits spanning the causes, battles and legacy of the war.

    10 mi awayMore like this

  • Museums
    History Buff

    LancasterHistory

    Under $25

    Lancaster County's history museum and the historic Wheatland estate of President James Buchanan.

    24 mi awayMore like this