Join Us for A Guided Tour!

Explore Our Current Exhibition!

Unwrap the rich and complex story of chocolate on this guided tour of MODA’s newest exhibition, BITTERSWEET: The Design of Chocolate. From ancient rituals to sweet indulgence, you’ll explore how design has shaped every step of chocolate’s journey.

On this tour, you’ll:

• Trace chocolate’s origins in the Americas and its role as a sacred, ceremonial drink

• Discover how it evolved into a global commodity—and eventually into the chocolate bar

• Dive into the rise of the craft chocolate movement and what sets small-batch makers apart

• Learn how chocolate is made, from bean to bar

• Explore the evolution of chocolate packaging, from tinfoil to heart-shaped boxes

• See how type design and branding influence how we consume chocolate

• And more—this tour is packed with delicious design

Bonus: A Taste of Chocolate

Participants will enjoy a guided tasting of chocolate made locally by Xocolatl Small Batch Chocolate and learn the basics of how to taste chocolate like a pro.