Chocolate Museum & Shop @ Kota Damansara

Just last week I've got the opportunity to join in a tour and fun event with fellow bloggers and friends at the Chocolate Museum & Shop @ Kota Damansara. Now I didn't even know they had a Chocolate Museum, the only one in Malaysia at the moment, an eye opening experience indeed. With no expectations, as I figured it might just be an avenue to sell chocolates, the whole experience got me wanting for more. Check out what they have to offer below.

Chocolate Museum & Shop @ Kota Damansara 

Chocolate Museum & Shop

Address: No.2, Jalan Teknologi 3/5, Taman Sains Selangor 1,

47810 Kota Damansara,

Selangor

GPS Coordinates: 3.156173, 101.56892

Business Hour: Monday to Sunday, 10am to 5pm

Tel No: +6-03-614334460 / +6-03-74904260

Chocolate Museum Website – www.chocolatemuseum.my

Chocolate Museum FB Page – Chocolate Museum

Chocolate Museum Instagram – chocolate_museum_kd

Fidani Chocolatier FB Page - https://www.facebook.com/fidani.chocolatier
Fidani Chocolatier Instagram - Fidani.chocolatier / Fidani_chocolatier

Welcome to the Chocolate Museum

DR Group Holdings Sdn Bhd, the producers of homegrown brands such as Danson, Fidani and Millton, officially opened its chocolate museum to the public with a unique three-fold proposition consisting of interactive education, chocolate-making experience, and enjoyable shopping (3Es). As part of its corporate social responsibility, DR Group does not charge any entrance fee for the Museum. Reaching the place is as simple as keying in Chocolate Museum in your Waze. 

Starting the tour of the Chocolate Museum with our very enthusiastic guide for the day

So what does 3E stand for? The Chocolate Museum promises us a fulfilment of the 3E, Interactive Education, Chocolate-making Experience and an Enjoyable Shopping time. Entering the museum, I was attracted by the bright lights, and colourful decor. It was a day of indulgence, chocolates everywhere, coupled with lots of informative and interactive features. 

Real cocoa beans, making the education process easier to digest

The Museum aims to educate and create awareness among the public on everything there is to know about chocolates including the origin of chocolates, health benefits of eating chocolates and chocolate-making process in the industry. 

Learn while you tour the museum

Interactive booths to learn, smell and even touch the cocoa beans

Guided by our very enthusiastic tour-guide, we were brought along the exhibits, where he explained the history of chocolate, and how it's being produced, to the extent of going into the health benefits as well. Yes, Chocolates are good for you kids, just remember to wash and brush your teeth thoroughly after consuming. 

Health benefits of Chocolate, so eat more!

DR Group imports popular international chocolate brands directly from the manufacturer and distributes them around Malaysia. The warehouse stores about 400 tonnes of freshly-produced local chocolates via its subsidiaries, Quantum Supplies (M) Sdn Bhd and Fidani Chocolatier Sdn Bhd, and freshly-imported chocolates like Ferrero, Hershey’s, Lindt and Nestle which are available for purchase at bargain prices at the retail shop within the Museum. 

Retail shop within the museum, a kid's wonderland

In addition to live demonstration of hand-made chocolates by in-house chocolatiers, the chocolate kitchen is equipped with an innovative printing system that allows direct printing onto various food including chocolates, cakes and biscuits. The Museum is also able to provide personalized chocolates to fit any occasions.   

Live demonstration of hand-made chocolates by in-house chocolatiers 

Freshly made

Delectable milk chocolates, I could finish this whole tray by myself

The live demonstration was amazing, as we get to watch how the chocolates were made. The best part? We get to taste as many chocolates as we want during the demonstration session. Oh my, I think I took way more than I needed, just because they're so delicious, sweet and yummy. 

A showcase of local chocolate products at the Chocolate Museum 

FIDANI, premium chocolate

Since opening last month, the Chocolate Museum has been visited by various groups including tourists, professional associations and community groups, students from lower and higher learning institutions and embassies. Check out some of the chocolate shots I managed to capture below. 

It's all about chocolates

My favourite, white chocolate, melts into a sweet mess inside your mouth

from FIDANI

In the meantime, the Chocolate Museum continues to receive numerous enquiries from interested parties within Malaysia and from overseas. For large group visit to the Museum, prior appointment is recommended and can be done via phone at +603 7490 4260 or email at info@chocolatemuseum.my  However, walk-in visitors are always welcomed at the Museum to experience the 3Es. It's FREE entrance for all!

Happy bloggers and friends during our visit to the Chocolate Museum & Shop @ Kota Damansara 

They are having an awesome Warehouse Sale this 29th to 31st January 2016!

Overall, it's a great place to buy chocolates at a very much lower price, on top of the learning experience going through the exhibits and interactive displays. Before I end, I do want to share Chocolate Museum & Shop @ Kota Damansara's upcoming WAREHOUSE SALE this 29th to 31st January 2016 as shown in the poster above. Be there this weekend, starting tomorrow and grab all those chocolates!