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The Hershey Story

63 West Chocolate Avenue, Hershey, PA 17033
717-534-3439
Ranked #6 of 15 attractions in Hershey
4.0 of 5 stars 89 Reviews
Type: Speciality 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
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hershey pa
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49 reviews 49 reviews
Reviews in 27 cities Reviews in 27 cities
61 helpful votes 61 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW via mobile

Very well done, perfect explanation of a simple man, Milton S. Hershey. The end is great with the documentary of Milton Hershey School his final gift to the world. Well worth your time

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Newark, Ohio
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

Wow! I was really surprised to learn the history of what I thought was just a guy who made chocolate. If you were like me and only knew Hershey made chocolate you must visit this exhibit.

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Middletown, Pennsylvania
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

We went with girl scouts and learned so much about Milton Hershey. The apprentice program was very nice and got the girls involved.

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abischof, Manager at The Hershey Story, responded to this review
27 May 2012

Thank you so much for comments! We also offer a free Scouting for History scavenger hunt daily, as well as special Girl Scout days - like us on Facebook to receive updates on when they are scheduled. More

Dallas, Texas
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10 reviews 10 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012

This was a big improvement over the other museum they used to have. Very informative and enjoyed the interactive displays. Ate lunch at Cafe Zooka, which was very good and reasonable. Also, did the chocolate tasting which was interesting. If you are a fan of dark chocolate, definitely do the chocolate tasting. If you are a fan of milk chocolate,... More

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Syracuse, New York
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012

This was something for the whole family to enjoy. The adults were able to enjoy the museum while our young kids went on a treasurer hunt to find the thing that were hidden threw out the museum. The staff was very helpful and there to help our kids find the next item on their list. It was a great time... More

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012

interested for a good project for school or college

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Tampa, Florida
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012

Enjoyed the very interesting story of Hershey. I recommend this as the starting point of your Hershey visit.

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Lititz, Pennsylvania
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012

This was new to me and the chocolate tasting was fun. Also participated in the lab on coco beans and the art of blending the taste. Learned a lot.

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Coopersburg, Pennsylvania
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63 reviews 63 reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012

Once again the simple concept of not robbing customers is lost in this place. While it was interesting to see how things evolved lower the ticket price and you will gain more visitors.

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new jersey
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49 reviews 49 reviews
Reviews in 29 cities Reviews in 29 cities
59 helpful votes 59 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2012

At the Hershey Museum, it's a circular flow from room to room exhibiting Milton Hershey's life and philanthrophy. Very informative and educational. Beautiful displays, testimonials and videos. Gift shop.

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