The Chocolate Museum
15 themed rooms
Through fifteen themed rooms, you’ll discover how cacao transforms into the Belgian chocolate that’s known worldwide today. Your journey begins on the cacao plantations near the equator and follows the bean step by step all the way to the chocolatier.
Along the way, you’ll learn about the craftsmanship, innovations, and brands that have put Belgium on the chocolate map. Audiovisual installations, scents, flavors, and surprising stories bring the past and present of Belgian chocolate to life.
You’ll end up in De Smaakhemel, where you can taste and compare ten different types of chocolate. This way, you’ll not only experience how Belgian chocolate is made, but you’ll also discover for yourself just how versatile its flavors can be.
Free audio guide
With your admission ticket, you’ll receive a free personal audio guide that takes you through the entire experience. You set the pace of your visit and discover the story behind Belgian chocolate, from cocoa bean to praline.
The audio guide brings each room to life with captivating stories, surprising facts, and background information on the history, production, and chocolatiers who made Belgium world-famous. This way, you’ll get even more out of every step of your journey of discovery.
The audio guide is available in eight languages: Dutch, French, English, German, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, and Mandarin Chinese.
For deaf and hard-of-hearing visitors, a fully-fledged alternative with text and visual support is also available.
