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, the museum was in space formerly occupied by the Jacques Torres manufacturing operation, which has since been moved to a much larger space in

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. The museum displayed artifacts related to the history of making chocolate, such as pottery and knives, going back to the time of the

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in 3500 BC, as well items used in chocolate's consumption, such as a 1750 cup from Spain made of cocoanut shell and silver. There were also chocolate-making demonstrations and tastings, showing how bon bons and traditional Mexican

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are made. There was a play area for children where they could dig for chocolate-related "artifacts" or pretend they are running a retail chocolate store and kitchen. Hands-on classes for adults were also available."In Lower Manhattan, a Museum Dedicated to Chocolate"
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'', March 14, 2017, accessed March 15, 2017 The idea for the museum was presented to

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by Eddy Van Belle, who had previously set up Choco-Story museums in Belgium, France and Mexico. This was the fifth such museum. It opened on March 7, 2017, and closed as of March 1, 2019.Museum official website
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