October 5, 2011 - January 8, 2012

A gift for the gods. A symbol of wealth and luxury. An economic livelihood. Bonbons. Hot fudge. Candy bars. For thousands of years, humans have been fascinated with the delicious phenomenon that we call "chocolate."

the exhibition

From Seed to Sweet
Get the complete story behind this tasty treat that we crave in Chocolate Around the World. Discover the unique cacao tree whose seeds started it all, unearth the origins of chocolate consumption, and discover how chocolate was transformed from a bitter drink of kings into the chocolate we love today. Chocolate will engage your senses and reveal facets of this sumptuous treat that you've never thought about before. From seed to sweet, unwrap the story of chocolate!

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plan your visit

  • Hours
  • 9am—5pm. Last admission for Chocolate Around the World is at 3:30pm. Open every day except Christmas.

  • Purchase Tickets
  • Indulge in Chocolate Around the World and do it all while you're here with our All-Access pass!
  • Reserve Member Passes
  • Not a member? Join now!

  • Indulge
  • Visit the Museum Store for a decadent selection of chocolate and related products.

  • Getting Here / Parking
  • Click here for up-to-date parking information and directions.

events and programs

Encounter one-of-a-kind chocolate inspired creations in The Field Museum's exhibition Chocolate Around the World. Free with purchase of Chocolate Around the World ticket.
  • Friday/Saturday, November 25 and 26, 11am-3pm
  • Rebecca Moy, Visual Artist and Painter
  • Come watch as Rebecca Moy, a rising star of the Chicago art scene, paints an original chocolate masterpiece!

  • Saturday, December 3, 11am-3pm
  • Rhonda Morkes, Morkes Chocolates
  • Watch as owner Rhonda Morkes, of Morkes Chocolates, creates cool chocolate "gingerbread" houses.

  • Monday-Friday, December 26-30, 11am-3pm
  • Executive Pastry Chef Omar Martinez, Food for Thought
  • Be amazed as Executive Pastry Chef Omar Martinez, from Food for Thought, transforms blocks of white chocolate into a festive, miniature replica of The Field Museum. Chef Martinez's many awards include the 2009 Silver Medal on the Food Network's Challenge "Chocolate Masterpieces."
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