# Chocolate History Museums Choco-Story New York is Run by Famed Chocolatier Jacques Torres By Joey Haar | Published 2017-03-27 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocostory References: [fastcodesign](https://www.fastcodesign.com/90103322/at-the-museum-of-chocolate-you-eat-the-art?partner=rss&utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=rss%20fastcodesign&utm_content=rss) & [mrchocolate](http://www.mrchocolate.com/museum/) Anyone with a serious sweet tooth that tends toward the chocolate side of the spectrum will appreciate Choco-story. Run by renowned New York-based chocolatier Jacques Torres, Choco-story is a museum devoted to the history and development of chocolate — with ample opportunity to taste aspects of that history throughout. The Choco-story museum is spread out over a 5,000 square foot plan, and visitors are encouraged to walk through and experience every part of it. It includes original [chocolate-making artifacts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hersheys-chocolate-worlds), nine "[premium tastings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolate-coffee-tasting)," an authentic Mayan hot chocolate recipe, and a [bonbon-making demonstration](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/storefront-in-santa-barbara). Designed to be educational, the museum is perfectly suitable for young children and families — but adult chocolate-lovers are sure to get just as much of a thrill out of the experience. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 54% | Activity: 51% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Chocolate History Museums:** Creating immersive and educational museum experiences focused on the history and development of chocolate. - **Interactive Artifact Displays:** Using original chocolate-making artifacts to engage visitors and provide a hands-on learning experience. - **Chocolate Tasting Experiences:** Offering premium tastings and demonstrations to provide visitors with a deeper appreciation of chocolate. ### Who This Affects Most - **Museum & Exhibition:** Implementing innovative museum concepts and captivating displays that engage visitors of all ages. - **Food & Beverage:** Creating unique culinary experiences centered around history and taste, while highlighting the importance of local ingredients. - **Education & Learning:** Developing interactive learning environments that make complex subjects accessible and enjoyable for children and adults alike. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Screen-Printed Chocolate Tiled Rooms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolate-room-1.md) - [Chocolate Education Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocotastery.md) - [Homage-Paying NYC Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nyc-flagship-store.md) - [Gourmet Chocolate Tasting Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gourmet-chocolate.md) - [Gourmet NYC Holiday Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holiday-chocolate-collection.md) - [Experiential Chocolate Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ghirardellis-sampling-event.md) - [Luxury London Chocolate Shops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/love-cocoa-store.md) - [Fashion-Designer Chocolate Shops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/le-chocolat-maxime-frederic.md) - [Parisian Landmark Chocolate Replicas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/notre-dame-cathedral.md)