Of course everybody loves chocolate what you may or may not know you can find out at the Chocolate Museum & Café
While in Orlando my husband and I had a few hours and were looking for something different to do and we found the Chocolate Museum & Café. If you like history this is a good place to brush up on some chocolate facts. For kids it will not compare to Disney characters or thrill rides.
Waiting for our tour to begin. Very nice atmosphere, small and quaint. Beautiful wall decor. Taken with my selfie stick. Great to have if you want pictures and do not want to have to ask other people to take your picture.
Our tickets for the tour.
The Museum
A tour guide guides you through the museum. Tours begin on the hour and the guide explains where and how the cocoa is grown. Cacao beans are grown in a large pod. Best grown 20 degrees north or south of the equator.
Chocolate was Originally a Drink
Chocolate was originally a drink by royals. Prior to making it to the famous chocolate bars in the mid-1800s. Some of what we call white chocolate ( my favorite) is not really considered chocolate, Bummer. So to be considered chocolate there must be at least 30% cacao, unfortunately, most white chocolate as we know it is just a combination of butter and powder.
Chocolate Sculptures
After learning about the history of chocolate now we entered a room with chocolate sculptures. Fun to look at and see the similarity to the original building or inspiration for the sculpture. Each sculpture stands in front of a picture of the original building or monument that the chocolate sculpture is replicating.
Time to Taste
Now it is time to do some tasting. The guide has set up a line of chocolates to taste. Very interesting to taste these different chocolates. There were definitely some different flavors.
Gift Shop & Cafe’
The tour ends in the gift shop and cafe’. Here you can select some special chocolate gifts or relax and eat at the cafe’.
Times & Prices
For a museum experience and history about CHOCOLATE. A sweet way to spend an hour.
Prices: Found HERE on their website along with TIMES . Look HERE for coupons and specials. We had $3 off coupons that we got from our condo brochure stand.
If you need a SWEET change and would like to know a little more about this tasty treat check out the Chocolate Museum & Cafe’.
Marcea
I had no idea this museum was in Orlando! Looks like a fun way to get out of the sun and learn.
Donna
Great if you like history.
Jenny
I love chocolate. I bet it smells so good in there. What a fun place to explore and learn.
Donna
Jenny,
Yes it was a fun place to learn about chocolate. More visual then hands on except for the tasting room.
Tricia Snow
I had no idea there was a chocolate museum in Orlando! I would totally be all over this! Like fudge on a sundae! lol
Donna
Tricia, LOL, Not quite as thrilling as a Disney park but it was very interesting.