The Chocolate Museum

Celebrating the history and contributions of chocolate

About Us

• Founded in 2002• Founding donors• Our mission• Exhibits and programs

Founded in 2002

• “Designer” chocolates catapult the industry• Economic drivers of growth• Fair trade comes of age• Need for public education• Opportunities for leveraging the Internet

Founding Donors

• Independent chocolate producers• Fair trade organizations• National corporate sponsors• International corporate sponsors

Our Mission

To promote education and understanding of the chocolate-producing industry to help it continue to grow and be a vital part of our world’s cultures and economies.

Exhibits and Programs

• Local and travelling exhibits• Educational programs• Entertaining museum visits• Examination of political and economic issues

Recent Exhibits & Programs

• Chocolate in the Media (interactive exhibit)• Chocolate in the Mayan Culture (educational

program)• Exploring Chocolate’s Role in Religion (online

tutorial)• Growing and Processing of Cacao (podcast)

Countries Benefitted

Ghana

Madagascar

Mexico

Congo

Nigeria

Tanzania

Guinea

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