If you find yourself in Barcelona, you must visit the Museu de la Xocolata, a truly one-of-a-kind museum dedicated to the art and science of chocolate. At the outset of your journey through chocolate's past, you'll gain an understanding of how the Spanish conquerors introduced the delicacy to Europe. You can also observe cocoa trees and their fruit in the first room. The second room teaches about the Aztecs' cocoa drink Xocoatl and the role chocolate played in the lives of ancient Latin American civilizations like the Aztecs and the Maya. The tour then moves on to the impact chocolate has had on European culture through the arts and the culinary world.
Here you can view a number of chocolate sculptures. Replicas of works by well-known artists, such as sculptures and paintings, are widely available. An extensive video presentation details the evolution of chocolate's industrialization and its place in history. The museum's largest exhibit, however, details the process of making chocolate. The various machines used in the production of chocolate, from the grinding of the dried cocoa beans to the moulding of chocolate bars, are on display. Events, tours, and workshops about chocolate are frequently provided by the Museu de la Xocolata (in Catalan, Spanish and English). Examples of what you can learn include chocolate sculpture and other confectionery arts.
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