Choco-Story New York facts for kids

Choco-Story New York was a special museum all about the history of chocolate. It was connected to Jacques Torres Chocolate, a famous company that makes and sells delicious chocolate treats.

This museum was located in a part of Manhattan called Hudson Square. It used to be where Jacques Torres made his chocolates, but that factory moved to a bigger place in Brooklyn. The museum was about 5,000-square-foot (460 m²) big.

What You Could See and Do

The museum showed many interesting things about how chocolate has been made over time. You could see old pottery and knives that people used to make chocolate, going all the way back to the Maya people around 3500 BC! There were also items used for eating chocolate, like a special cup from Spain made in 1750 from a coconut shell and silver.

Chocolate Demonstrations and Tastings

Visitors could watch live demonstrations of how chocolate is made. They showed how yummy bon bons (small chocolates) are created. You could also learn how traditional Mexican hot chocolate is prepared. And yes, there were tastings too!

Fun for Kids

The museum had a fun play area just for children. Kids could pretend to dig for chocolate "artifacts" like archaeologists. They could also imagine they were running their own chocolate store and kitchen. For older kids and adults, there were even hands-on classes to learn more about chocolate making.

How the Museum Started

The idea for Choco-Story New York came from a person named Eddy Van Belle. He had already opened similar chocolate museums called Choco-Story in other countries like Belgium, France, and Mexico. This New York museum was the fifth one he helped create.

Eddy Van Belle shared his idea with Jacques Torres, who is often called "Mr. Chocolate." Together, they brought the museum to life in New York City.

Opening and Closing Dates

Choco-Story New York opened its doors on March 7, 2017. It welcomed many visitors who loved learning about chocolate. However, the museum closed on March 1, 2019.

See also

• Choco-Story, the original chocolate museum in Bruges, Belgium.

In Spanish: Choco-Story (Nueva York) para niños