The Easter week-end has come to an end, but you can’t help thinking of any excuse to eat more chocolates? You can always go to Brixton and visit a museum entirely dedicated to chocolates (I guess it sounds just like heaven for some of you)! This tiny museum and shop will introduce you to the world (and taste) of chocolate. You may be seduced just like me…
Today, DOYOUSPEAKLONDON invits you to explore the Chocolate Museum in Brixton.

A small independent museum

The Chocolate Museum was created by a French artisan chocolatier, Isabelle Alaya, in 2013. It aims at “representing the UK chocolate industry and providing visitors with all needed information and quality products”.
I have to confess that at first, I was surprised to see that the museum was quite small. After looking at the well-documented website and reading about the whole committed team and the many available activities, I thought the museum would be more important. Anyway, I was not disappointed by the quality of it. The basement room is particularly interesting and presents the history of chocolate and the evolution of its production and consumption over the centuries.

The room also showcases many objects (cups, jugs, toys…) related to the chocolate history. It’s a good way to see how design and habits have evolved… just as the chocolate addiction!
You can also learn there how people enjoyed a cup of hot chocolate back in the 17th and 18th century.

A collection of posters of the most famous chocolate brands is there to illustrate the chocolate industry.

Workshops and kids activities

When I stepped into the museum, I saw several families having fun making their own chocolates. The kindness, passion and commitment of the person supervising the activity created a good atmosphere, and I really regretted not to have come with my kids!
Luckily, Easter is not the only occasion to taste chocolates! The museum runs a wide range of activities throughout the year, that should meet everyone’s tastes:
– for kids : drop-in sessions to make your own chocolate
– for adults:  the “chocolate truffles making” or the “Chocolate & Wine tasting” sessions are available
Here, the Chocolates are all ethically sourced. They are “produced by independent bean-to-bar makers and focus on single origins chocolate bars as well as on the adventurous flavours of Melange Chocolate (Isabelle Alaya’s own brand), blending fruits, spices and herbs”.
Delicious and educational. Enjoy!

I hope you’ve enjoyed this post and found inspiration here. If you are planning to explore the Chocolate Museum in Brixton, please share your experience and opinion on DOYOUSPEAKLONDON’s blog!

To find out more:
The Chocolate Museum – 187 Ferndale Road, Brixton, SW9 8BA website
Melange Chocolate website