Ansicht auf das Schokoladenmuseum, © Schokoladenmuseum Köln

Chocol­ate Mu­seum Co­logne

Full milk, dark and white chocol­ate in the cathed­ral city on the Rhine

Co­lognes mu­seum not only of­fers his­tory, but also de­li­cious samples of the pop­u­lar sweet. 200 kilo­gramme chocol­ate con­stantly flows in the three metre high foun­tain for you to taste. At chocol­ate-praline classes there are no lim­its to the ima­gin­a­tion.

There is almost no-one who does not like chocolate. After all, a preference for sweet things is in our genes. No wonder, therefore, that the cultural history of chocolate goes back around 5,000 years. The Chocolate Museum in Cologne is entirely devoted to this sweet treat, and explains the entire history of chocolate, starting with the “ambrosia” of the gods among the Aztecs through to the modern industrially produced product. The exhibition includes items from the pre-Columbian cultures of Central America, an important porcelain and silver collection from the Baroque period and numerous old machines from the industrialisation era.

Chocolate fountain and freshly-made nappos

The high points of the exhibition include a walk-in tropical glasshouse with a cocoa tree and tropical climate. In a glass-fronted chocolate factory, visitors can watch small chocolate bars being made, hollow figures being created by hand and pralines being produced, as examples of how chocolate products can be industrially made, but also produced by hand in an entirely individual way. And to allow visitors to the Cologne Chocolate Museum to experience chocolate with all their senses, there are small samples available to nibble as they pass through the exhibition. At the press of a button, a small robot hands out freshly-made nappos to visitors directly from the production belt, and at the three-meter high chocolate fountain, which is formed from a golden cocoa bean, there is a constant flow of 200 kilograms of delicious chocolate waiting to be tasted.

Chocolate with craft beer, wine and whiskey

On guided tours with titles such as “100% chocolate” or “Little chocolate school”, visitors can immerse themselves even more deeply into the world of chocolate - with delicious samples to try . And “chocolate courses” or “praline courses” allow participants to give free rein to their imagination when creating sweet chocolate delicacies. Original combinations of chocolate with craft beer, wine or whiskey offer a very unusual taste experience at chocolate tasting events.

Maître Chocolatier

The Maître Chocolatier at the Chocolate Museum is Aiga Müller, a passionate chocolate expert who knows the best chocolate recipes and loves producing her own creations... Here, you can read what kind of chocolate she likes to eat most, and why she is particularly looking forward to the first Chocolatiers Market in Cologne.  From 14 to 18 November 2018, around 70 international Maîtres will present their craft at the Chocolate Museum in Cologne and surprise visitors with unusual creations. The event marks the 25th anniversary of the Chocolate Museum.

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Besucher in der Ausstellung, © Schokoladenmuseum Köln
Dekoration individueller Tafeln, © Schokoladenmuseum Köln
Domlutscher gießen, © Schokoladenmuseum Köln
Die Geschäftsführer Annette Imhoff und Dr. Christian Unterberg Imhoff, © Schokoladenmuseum Köln
Historische Drogerie, © Schokoladenmuseum Köln
Weitblick auf das Kölner Schokoladenmuseum, © Schokoladenmuseum Köln
Trüffelproduktion im Schokoladenmuseum, © Schokoladenmuseum Köln

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Schokoladenmuseum Köln
Am Schokoladenmuseum 1a
50678 Köln
Telephone: +49 221 931888-0
E-mail: service@schokoladenmuseum.de

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Opening Hours

Monday 10:00 - 18:00
Tuesday 10:00 - 18:00
Wednesday 10:00 - 18:00
Thursday 10:00 - 18:00
Friday 10:00 - 18:00
Saturday 10:00 - 18:00
Sunday 10:00 - 18:00

Last admission one hour before closing. The production ends about 30 minutes before the museum closes. The CHOCOLAT Shop and the CHOCOLAT Grand Café are open until 6 p.m.

Before visiting the Chocolate Museum, guest should check the current opening times: www.schokoladenmuseum.de

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