The N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences in Raleigh will open its doors to a very delicious special exhibit May 9 through Sept. 7. “Chocolate” offers a deliciously unforgettable journey through the sumptuous treat’s history.
The story begins in the rainforest with the unique cacao tree, whose seeds provide the foundation for making chocolate, which has served as gifts for the gods and a symbol of wealth and luxury.
It continues with a presentation of how the ancient Mayans in Central America used chocolate nearly 1,500 years ago, and how the Aztec civilization of 16th-century Mexico valued cacao seeds as though it was money. Upperclass European society’s discovery of chocolate helped transform chocolate into a mass-produced world commodity.
Admission is $7 for adults, $5 for seniors, $5 for members of the military, $5 for students, $4 for children age 5-11, and free for children under age 5 and museum members. This national tour was developed by The Field Museum in Chicago. For more information, visit http://naturalsciences.org.
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