Hafensounds Global Music
From 28 to 30 August 2026: The fifth edition of HafenSounds will once again showcase the best of the international music scene.
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News about the Chocolate Museum
MitAfrika Festival at the Chocolate Museum
It’s that time of year again, from 21 to 23 August 2026. The intercultural festival for the whole family on the forecourt of the Chocolate Museum.
20 years of partnership with Lindt
Wir feiern am 21. + 22. Juni 2026 mit Lindt das 20‑jährige Jubiläum unserer erfolgreichen Partnerschaft – ein Wochenende voller Genuss. Kommt vorbei!
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 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.
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.
A sweet journey through time: Our Advent calendar begins!
Dear chocolate fans, December is just around the corner, which means it's time for the most wonderful tradition: the Advent calendar! This year, we're going historical and, above all, chocolatey! There's even a prize hidden behind some of the doors!
At night in the museum: public guided tour
When the days get shorter and the nights longer in winter, it's time again to discover the Chocolate Museum in the dark. The extraordinary guided tour for adults or families through the Chocolate Museum at night.
Harbour Christmas Market Chocolate Museum
Opening on 14 November 2025. Enjoy a fabulous view of the cathedral from the Cologne Ferris wheel. Fine food, drinks, cultural programme...
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.
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!
Time travel of cocoa
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.