Learn the difference between milk, dark, white and ruby chocolate and talk to local chocolatiers beginning Oct. 15 at the NMMNHS at 1801 Mountain Road NW in Albuquerque. Courtesy/NMMNHS

NMMNHS News:

Starting Oct. 15, the New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science (NMMNHS) is introducing a new way for visitors of all ages to sink their teeth into the history and science behind chocolate.

NMMNHS will be hosting Sweet Saturdays, family-friendly days at the Museum where visitors can explore the wonderful world of chocolate, as a complement to its Chocolate: The Exhibition exhibit.

On these select Saturdays, the Museum will host specialized chocolatiers and other experts to answer questions and provide insight into the history, creation and variety of chocolate.

Learn the difference between milk, dark, white and even ruby chocolate, talk to local chocolatiers about how they work with chocolate today, and even learn how to create edible “holographic chocolate” at upcoming events.

This series will continue on select Saturdays after that. Sweet Saturdays are included with Museum admission. 

The first Sweet Saturday is 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 15. Stay tuned for additional details about upcoming programs.

The NMMNHS is at 1801 Mountain Road NW. Parking is available in the lots immediately north of the museum and across 18th Street.

There’s no bad time to visit Chocolate: The Exhibition at the Museum, but Sweet Saturdays will act as a complementary program that digs deeper into specific chocolate-related topics, giving visitors the chance to learn even more about everyone’s favorite sweet treat.