Cologne lights in the Ferris wheel at the Chocolate Museum
The exclusive "Cologne Lights" experience! Enjoy the boat parade and fireworks high above the city. On Saturday, August 30, 2025: get your tickets now!
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Time travel of cocoa
Open from June 24: Embark on a journey through the history of cocoa in the new exhibition at the Cologne Chocolate Museum. A multimedia, sensual and critical narrative from the beginnings in Ecuador to modern chocolate production.
Hafensounds Global Music
On July 12 and 13 from 2 p.m. on the "SommerKöln" stage at the Chocolate Museum. The fourth edition of HafenSound once again shines with highlights from the international music scene. Around ten choirs from Cologne and the surrounding area will bring the Rheinauhafen to life.
It's back to business at the Chocolate Museum!
The Ferris wheel at the Chocolate Museum is back on the Museumsplatz in summer. A ride offers a fascinating view of the cathedral and the metropolis on the Rhine. Buy your combined ticket in the webshop now.
Petronella applesauce on the Ferris wheel
Flying high with Petronella Apfelmus! Reading with Nana Spier on June 21, 2025 from 2.30 p.m. to 3.00 p.m. as part of the Midsummer Festival in front of the Chocolate Museum.
Midsummer festival at the Chocolate Museum
Summer highlight with arts and crafts, design and street food from June 19 to 22, 2025! Experience this friendly custom around the longest day of the year - a festival for the whole family.
Our summer holiday program
Our holiday programme for the whole family. Children can win large chocolate packages! Our tip: Get your online tickets now and avoid waiting times.
Our autumn holiday program
Our holiday programme for the whole family. Children can win large chocolate packages! Our tip: Get your online tickets now and avoid waiting times.
„Hänneschen – Ne Draum us Schokolad“
Theatre tour of the Chocolate Museum - with vill kölsche Tön. In its 222nd anniversary year, the Hänneschen Theatre is staging a guided tour of the Chocolate Museum for the second time.
Chocolate is a feeling
Chocolate awakens emotions! The new exhibition ‘Chocolate is a feeling’ at the Chocolate Museum invites you on a sensual journey. Experience nostalgia, discover advertising history and feel why chocolate makes you happy!
Our combination tickets
A ride on the Ferris wheel or would you prefer a boat trip on the Rhine? Find out about our combined tickets. It's worth it! The tickets are offered seasonally.
DIY advent calendar 2024
Chocolate and Christmas - what could go better together? December will be particularly exciting here at the Chocolate Museum, because our Advent calendar is starting! Look forward to great prizes, daily surprises and creative ideas for small, sweet Christmas presents!