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 Tropical Rainforest
Enter a lush, tropical rainforest and examine a replica of a cacao tree with its seed pods, the source of chocolate. Learn about the complex ecosystem that supports the healthy growth of this remarkable plant.
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The Ancient Maya
See how scientists traced the origins of chocolate consumption to the ancient Maya, who are the first people known to turn the bitter seeds into a spicy drink for use in royal and religious ceremonies.
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 The Aztec
Explore an interactive Aztec marketplace, where valuable cacao seeds were used as money, to learn the purchasing power of a handful of beans.
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Chocolate Comes to Europe
The Spanish conquest of the Americas introduced chocolate to Europe. Learn what happened when chocolate first met sugar. See how the wealthiest consumers satisfied their chocolate cravings.
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Chocolate Manufacturing
Take a look at the sweet side of the Industrial Revolution—the steady stream of new inventions and creative advertising that brought chocolate bars to the masses.
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Chocolate in the Global Market
Explore the relationship between growing, selling, and consuming cacao and trace its ups and downs in the world market.
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 Cacao Growers
Learn where and how cacao is grown today and find out what farmers are doing to preserve their crops, their income, and the rainforest.
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Chocolate Today
Find out how people around the world use and enjoy chocolate today, through cooking, eating, and celebrating. Learn about the myths and realities of chocolate’s effect on health.
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