Chocolate Museum Entrance Ticket
Description
A journey from Mesoamerica to Perugia: discover the history, supply chain and curiosity of chocolate through sensory experiences and exclusive tastings. Highlight : - Marvel at the engaging sensory video mapping - Cocoa plant forest, faithfully reproduced in scale 1:1 - Special chocolate tasting Limited Edition - Multi sensory experience
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Itinerary
Embark on a unique journey in the Museum of Chocolate in Perugia: from Mesoamerican civilizations to European courts, you will discover how cocoa became the chocolate we know and love today. The museum itinerary goes beyond history, deepening the cocoa supply chain between biodiversity, sustainability, economy, design and modern taste. Marvel at an engaging and innovative museum: stroll through a forest of cocoa plants reproduced in full scale, discover the peculiarities of the main producing countries and the Italian chocolate heritage. Thanks to sensory videomapping and a multisensory journey, chocolate is told from new and surprising perspectives. The journey ends in Perugia, the Italian capital of chocolate and home of Eurochocolate, with the chance to taste Limited Edition chocolate selections and discover the excellence of the territory.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(10)
Absolutely must see and experience. Very modern, well organised, interacive museum. Recommend the making your own chocolate experience. It was conducted by a very passionate and devoted Man who explained the whole process, types of cocoa and led is through making our own chocolate bar.
Beautiful experience. Congratulations on creating a truly extraordinary and immersive activity. I recommend it to families.
Gentile Visitatore, la ringraziamo di cuore per la sua splendida recensione. Ci fa davvero molto piacere sapere che abbia vissuto la visita come un’esperienza così bella, immersiva e fuori dall’ordinario. Le sue parole rappresentano per noi un riconoscimento importante del lavoro e della visione che stanno dietro al progetto, pensato proprio per coinvolgere e sorprendere pubblici diversi, incluse le famiglie. Ci auguriamo di poterla accogliere ancora alla Città del Cioccolato!
I enjoyed the tour! Very interactive and staff are really kind and nice! Got to enjoy the overlooking view at the chocolate bar rooftop.
Dear Visitor, thank you very much for your positive review. We are delighted to know that you enjoyed the tour, appreciated its interactive nature, and felt welcomed by the kindness of our staff. We are also very pleased that you had the chance to enjoy the view from the Chocolate Bar rooftop, which is indeed one of the special elements that helps make the overall experience even more memorable. We hope to welcome you again to the Città del Cioccolato!
A series of shapshot of chocolate history, expensive
283franciscoj, calling the Città del Cioccolato a simple “series of snapshots” is a reductive description of a much broader and more structured museum experience. The visit begins with the ancient history of cacao in Mesoamerican civilizations, then follows its arrival in Europe and its evolution over time, moving through the Italian chocolate tradition and finally to Perugia, with Perugina and Eurochocolate. It also includes a cacao forest, the social and sustainability dimension of the supply chain, and a functioning bean-to-bar factory. Alongside this, the museum offers immersive environments, digital installations, a free audio guide, an olfactory experience, tastings, and in-depth content throughout the route. The ticket price is therefore consistent with the nature, quality and breadth of the experience offered. One may not appreciate the visit, of course, but it is only fair to describe it for what it actually is.
I wasn't sure what to expect when I first came in, but I was pleasantly surprised at how comprehensive it was - starting with a very respectful look at the origin of the plant in South America and its significance to the indigenous populations, before it was 'discovered' by colonisation and brought to Europe (with a clear chapter reserved for Perugina in this story). The last part of the museum focuses on the modern cacao growing industry and how issues like fair trade and labour rights (among others) are a big problem. I really appreciated that this was included - it would have been easy for them to ignore this difficult topic and end the tour by funnelling people directly into the gift shop, but the Chocolate Museum does the responsible thing by presenting both the good and bad parts industry. And educating us as consumers on how to make responsible choices. Do note, this museum requires a lot of walking and meandering between rooms. Great for children, but could be challenging for people who can't stand or walk for long stretches.
Dear Visitor, thank you very much for such a thoughtful and generous review. We are especially pleased that you appreciated the breadth of the narrative and the care with which the museum addresses not only the history and cultural significance of cacao, but also the more complex contemporary issues connected to its production. For us, it was essential not to present chocolate in a superficial or purely celebratory way, but to offer a broader and more responsible perspective, one that embraces origins, transformations, achievements and contradictions. Knowing that this came through so clearly during your visit is particularly meaningful to us. We also appreciate your practical note regarding the extent of the tour, which naturally requires time, given the richness and variety of the subjects explored throughout the museum. At the same time, we would like to underline that the entire experience has been designed with full attention to accessibility, so that visitors with disabilities or reduced mobility can enjoy the museum in the most appropriate and comfortable way possible. Thank you again for your words, and we hope to welcome you back to the Città del Cioccolato!
Very exciting visit... for chocolate lovers, it is the best.
Gentile Visitatore, la ringraziamo di cuore per la sua recensione positiva. Ci fa davvero molto piacere sapere che abbia vissuto la visita con entusiasmo e che, per chi ama il cioccolato, l’esperienza sia risultata così appagante. Era proprio nostra intenzione costruire un percorso capace di coinvolgere, incuriosire e lasciare un ricordo piacevole. Ci auguriamo di poterla accogliere ancora alla Città del Cioccolato!
Delicious, informative and fun! A very well done museum for all ages. Okay space for kids, history lessons for all and beautiful set up. The chocolate was delicious as well!
Dear Visitor, thank you very much for your wonderful review. We are truly pleased to know that you found the museum delicious, informative and fun, and that you appreciated its ability to speak to visitors of all ages. It means a great deal to us that you noticed the balance between spaces for children, historical content and the overall atmosphere of the museum. We are also very happy that you enjoyed the chocolate itself. We hope to welcome you again to the Città del Cioccolato!
A splendid Chocolate Museum in the historic center of Perugia, where in addition to telling the story of this super ingredient, we were able to taste many varieties of chocolates. The kids can have fun in the organized paths, and the adults can relax in the various areas of the museum. Highly recommended if you have children, but also just for adults.
Gentile Visitatore, la ringraziamo di cuore per la sua splendida recensione. Ci fa davvero molto piacere sapere che abbia apprezzato il museo come un luogo capace di unire racconto, degustazione e momenti da vivere in modo diverso a seconda dell’età e della sensibilità di ciascuno. Era proprio nostra intenzione costruire un’esperienza adatta sia alle famiglie sia a un pubblico adulto, capace di coinvolgere, incuriosire e far stare bene. La ringraziamo ancora per il suo commento e ci auguriamo di poterla accogliere ancora alla Città del Cioccolato.
Committed and sophisticated, there is not much to see real except a few packs of old chocolate, some non-high-quality reproductions of Indo-American statues and many, many, many screens, of all sizes. shapes, colours and sizes. A cute and curated audio guide and a few chocolates offered here and there buffer the experience that, more than ever, is unmotivatedly expensive. 14€ per person, out of all grace, especially when compared to the short and poor quality of the experience. A full-blown tourist trap.
Definire questo museo una “trappola per turisti” è un giudizio che respingiamo con decisione, perché non descrive in modo serio né corretto ciò che il museo è ed offre. La Città del Cioccolato è un percorso esperienziale di 2.800 mq, con ambienti immersivi, foresta del cacao in scala, videomapping, installazioni digitali, esperienza olfattiva ed ulteriori laboratori ed esperienze dedicate. A questo si aggiunge un ampio apparato di contenuti e approfondimenti che raccontano in modo dettagliato la storia del cacao e del cioccolato, dalle origini fino alla dimensione contemporanea del prodotto. Si può non apprezzare questo linguaggio museale, ma è evidente che ridurre tutto a “qualche confezione vecchia e tanti schermi” non restituisce la reale natura del percorso e fa pensare, semmai, a una fruizione molto parziale e frettolosa dei contenuti presenti. Tante persone si sono impegnate per realizzare questi spazi... le opinioni sono sempre legittime; lo sono meno i giudizi che semplificano in modo grossolano un’esperienza che, evidentemente, richiede più attenzione di quella che le è stata dedicata da chi ha scritto questo commento.
Dedicated parking easy if you park in the covered area you have to leave your keys (very convenient ) , super friendly staff, nice for adults and children, top gastronomic experience
Gentile Sig. Daniele, la ringraziamo di cuore per la sua recensione positiva. Siamo davvero felici che la sua visita abbia restituito l’idea di un’esperienza piacevole, curata e adatta a pubblici diversi, da vivere con leggerezza ma anche con qualità. Per noi è molto importante che l’accoglienza, il contesto e la dimensione gastronomica concorrano insieme a rendere la visita qualcosa di completo, non una semplice tappa ma un momento da ricordare con piacere. Ci auguriamo di poterla accogliere ancora alla Città del Cioccolato.
