The Chocolatarium
The Chocolatarium is a small museum and tourist attraction in Edinburgh, Scotland dedicated to chocolate. The attraction is located in a Category B listed Scots Baronial tenement block, adjacent to the Royal Mile.
The museum was founded by English language teacher Jenny McLay following a period living and working in Ecuador. It was designed to replicate the experience of European chocolate museums, in particular the Choco-Story, Brussels and the Museu de la Xocolata, Barcelona.
Visitor Experience
The Chocolatarium's main attraction is the Tour of Chocolate, a 90 minute experience themed around the history of chocolate, including a tour of the chocolate factory alongside a guided tasting of several chocolate samples. Visitors create a bar of chocolate on the tour, which can be moulded into various shapes, such as Edinburgh Castle or Greyfriars Bobby. Several alternative experiences can be booked including truffle-making classes and wine pairings.The museum runs educational tours for school parties with a stronger focus on the economics of Fairtrade and grower co-operatives.
The Chocolatarium operates a shop which sells unusual chocolate bars from around the world, such as a chocolate made from camel's milk. There is also an online shop, launched in 2025, which stocks products from local Scottish chocolatiers.