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The Hershey Story

63 West Chocolate Avenue, Hershey, PA 17033
717-534-3439
Ranked #7 of 13 attractions in Hershey
4.0 of 5 stars 66 Reviews
Type: Specialty Museums, Museums
Owner description: 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...... more » Owner description: 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. « less
Useful Information: Wheelchair access, Stairs / elevator, Bathroom facilities, Activities for older children
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disneyisgreat1
NY
Senior Reviewer
7 reviews
4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 21, 2012 NEW

I have been to hershey for years and this was my first time going to the hershey Story. The old museum that was located near the park was much better and had much better things to see. Here all you saw was some history about the place and then all interactive machines. The old museum had old costumes, a train,... More

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Bill47533
Copiague, New York
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20 reviews
1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed February 20, 2012 NEW

Informative and interesting. I'm glad we went but would not return for a 2nd visit. Children seemed to be bored and there was a lot of crying going on. Recommend it for adults. More

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Penngirl29
Hershey, Pennsylvania
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15 reviews
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 20, 2012 NEW

Mr. Hershey was an incredible man, and this museum does an incredible job of conveying his life's story and legacy. It is worth your time and money! More

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NJ_Travelers29
Hopewell, NJ
Senior Reviewer
9 reviews
11 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 19, 2012 NEW

The clock is amazing. The museum does a very good job of putting all the information into a consumable package. It is hard to absorb in less than a few hours. We walked through once, but I think doing a second loop and seeing what you missed might be helpful. There is a lot to see, read, hear and experience. More

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300adams
Johnson City NY
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49 reviews
5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 19, 2012 NEW

Make sure you visit the Hershey Story and Chocolate World -- in the summer do not miss the park More

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DonDover
Dover, NH
Senior Reviewer
7 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 6, 2012

Great leaning about chocolate and great fun making a chocolate bar. The museum is short and informative about Milton Hershey and the historical sweep regarding his life and the rise of Hershey. The lab attraction is great way to understand how chocolate is harvested, produced, and finally created. And you make a fresh bar! For grownups and all age kids... More

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abischof, Director at The Hershey Story, responded to this review
February 7, 2012

Thanks for sharing your experience in the Chocolate Lab! We love feedback and welcome suggestions for classes. More

Lurch1966
Carlisle, Pa
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews
1 helpful vote
2 of 5 stars Reviewed January 31, 2012

Maybe enjoyable for the kids, but all the good that Hershey did for the community is a stark contrast to what the current owners are doing exporting jobs out of the country. More

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morgan081
Blountville, Tennessee
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9 reviews
4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 27, 2012
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You will never be the same after taking your family to the Hershey story!!My family got to experience this together for free, too!thank you Mr. Hershey for your making our lives so sweet! More

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Katrinka110
Mt. Gretna, PA
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37 reviews
4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 22, 2012

This is a can't miss visit for out of towners; locals know to call ahead and make reservations for special activities for the kids. More

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swell30
Washington DC, District of Columbia
Senior Contributor
22 reviews
4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 22, 2012

We felt like this place was just another version of the Chocolate World exhibit, but the admission ticket was worth it, just for the FABULOUS chocolate lab experience. We learned a ton about how chocolate was made and our range of ages (from young children to grandparents) all left equally happy! More

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