Cocoa has been tickling taste buds for centuries, from the spicy drink in the Maya and Aztec civilizations to the popular sweet chocolate milk in Europe. With more than three people out of four loving chocolate, it’s hardly surprising that there is an enormous fascination for this exquisite treat. This tour aims to bring to life the 4,000-year-old history of chocolate in words, pictures, and flavors. The museum submerges you in the exciting world of chocolate, taking you on a journey of the senses through time. Young or old, passionate chocoholic or simply just interested, the Chocolate Museum will stimulate your fascination. The museum is composed of three parts, telling the story of the origin and evolution of chocolate through a unique collection of almost a thousand objects. Besides the history, the museum also reveals how chocolate is made, with special attention for the variety of raw ingredients and the development of the production process. In the demonstration center you will uncover the secret of beautiful silky chocolate, getting the opportunity to taste the chocolate products made in the museum.

Immerse yourself in Belgium's rich chocolate-making traditions with this interactive workshop.  Under the guidance of an expert chocolatier, learn how to make chocolate lollipops and mendiants, a traditional French confection. At the end of the lesson, savor the rewards of your efforts, or feel free to take your chocolates home with you. Finish your workshop with a self-guided visit to the chocolate museum. Inside, admire a wide range of interactive exhibitions which will bring to life the 4000-year-old history of chocolate in words, pictures, and flavors. Admire a private collection of artifacts with over 1000 objects housed in the museum.

Travel back in time to the Middle Ages! The Historium – Bruges’ most visited attraction – lets you step back in time. Get a glimpse of how lively Bruges was during the Golden Age in various ways. In the Historium Story you'll follow the love story of Jacob, Jan van Eyck’s apprentice, as you wander through this spectacular attraction with film, backdrops and special effects. In the interactive Historium Exhibition you will find additional information about Mediaeval Bruges or you can get started on the wacky Family Trail. Time travel back to the year 1435 in the Historium Virtual Reality and sail virtually into the port of Bruges! You will see how the Waterhalle and Belfort tower looked in the past and can fly over the Market Square to the former St. Donatian’s Cathedral. It is a truly exhilarating experience.

During the visit you will find out more about hops and the brewing process and discover the fermentation process. During the visit, have fantastic views on the most famous edifices of Bruges as the belfry or St-Anna’s church! Explore the brewery and distillery, meet the brewer in the loft and breathe in the odours of the brewing process. Conclude the tour with a free Bourgogne des Flandres or a genever at the end of your visit. Audio self guided tour.

Marvel at over 200 plastinated specimens that illustrate the body in health and distress, while highlighting its potential, strength and vitality. This collection of human specimens is preserved through plastination, a ground-breaking specimen preservation process invented by scientist and anatomist Dr. Gunther von Hagens. Expo Body Worlds highlights include: • A varied collection of specimens, including whole-body plastinates, individual organs, organ configurations, translucent slices, blood vessel configurations and stages of development. • Educational displays will capture the imagination of students of all ages. • Whole-body plastinates positioned in life-like poses, such as playing sports and lovemaking, to show visitors how our anatomy works in everyday situations. • Multi-media displays help to explain common health topics and ailments. • An interactive “Anatomical Mirror” allows visitors to capture their internal reflection in an oversized projection so that they can explore their own body movements and how they are configured in relation to their internal organs. • The specimens are available thanks to the Institute for Plastination body donation programme. More than 20,000 donors have bequeathed their bodies to Dr. von Hagens’ Institute for Plastination in Heidelberg, Germany after their death. Body Worlds Vital is part of the collection of Body Worlds exhibitions, the most popular touring exhibitions in the world. Worldwide, the pioneering anatomical exhibitions have fascinated more than 53 million visitors in 150 cities. They are recognized for offering an amazing opportunity to understand anatomy and health, and gaining a new appreciation for what it means to be human. Accessibility Site Oud Sint-Jan (Old St-John's site) is situated on foot via Mariastraat 38 in the heart of Bruges, or by car via Zonnekemeers, Bruges (parking). The entrance to expo Body Worlds is at the front of site Oud Sint-Jan. Only 8 minutes on foot from the market square (Markt) or from the train and bus station.

Visit Bruges' Beer Experience Museum to find out about the history and heritage of Belgian beer. Go through the interactive exhibition with an audio guide on an iPad Mini, make use of the special tour for kids, and finish with an optional beer tasting onsite. Use all your senses in the interactive exhibition at the Beer Experience, the beer museum located in Bruges' beautiful Old Town. Use the iPad Mini provided to learn about topics like Trappist and abbey beers, the brewing process, the history of women and beer, food pairing, and much more. Children up to age 12 can enjoy the Kids Tour, which centers around the exciting story of the Bruges bear. At the end of your tour, opt for a beer tasting for an extra €6. The onsite restaurant also offers snacks like cheese, sausages, crackers, paté, and chocolates.

Crazy new things! Bellewaerde Park never stops, literally and figuratively, with a load of new family rides for you to discover. Let yourself go on our new ride, Hampi, which will hurl you through the air at high speed. You will find it in the India zone, where you can also find Hampi Playground. Scramble and clamber to the summit of the Indian temple… if you dare! Live out your animal adventures in the new tiger and giraffe enclosures and get up close and personal with these impressive creatures! Need to refuel after all that? Feast like a royal at The King’s Table, our renovated restaurant. This break will give you the necessary energy to make a mad dash for one of our other new rides: Psssht Station. So don’t forget to swing by the Canada Zone with the whole family to have a go on the spinning wagon! All aboard! Butterflies in your stomach? Are you very young but full of fun? Well, one thing is for sure: you can also get your thrills on our rides! Climb and plummet on your favourite rollercoaster, brave the craziness with your whole family and splash around on the water rides. The Bengali stunt & and dive show: an unheard-of enchantment! Make sure to inhale, because this performance will take your breath away! In this completely new show, two Indian heroes try to free their village from a dark wizard’s curse by flying, diving and breathing fire …. A marvelous spectacle full of crazy stunts that you can enjoy with the whole family. A mad meet-and-greet with the animals! Bellewaerde Park is a zoological paradise for exotic animals that you can visit year-round. Monkeys swinging from the trees, grazing zebras … all the animals are amazing! And the giraffe and tiger enclosures have been given an impressive upgrade. Get close to the animals in their new indoor habitat or on one of the new outdoor footbridges. Get up close and personal with the tigers and see eye-to-eye with the giraffes - without craning your neck! Amazingly calm… Bellewaerde Park is an exciting place, full of adventure. But it can also be relaxing. Does that surprise you? Just take a stroll around the vast park, lush with greenery, flowerbeds, and fountains. And don’t forget the jewel in the crown: the flower castle with more than 200,000 colorful summer flowers!

Travel back in time to the Middle Ages! The Historium – Bruges’ most visited attraction – lets you step back in time. See how lively Bruges was during the Golden Age in various ways. In the Historium Story, follow the love story of Jacob, Jan van Eyck’s apprentice, as you wander through this spectacular attraction with film, backdrops and special effects. In the interactive Historium Exhibition, find additional information about Mediaeval Bruges or you can get started on the wacky Family Trail.

Answer all the questions that you have ever had about fries at the Frietmuseum in Bruges. Discover the origins of this globally beloved snack at the first and only museum dedicated to potato fries. Learn where the potato comes from, where fries where invented, and what the secret is to making the best fries. On the ground floor, learn about the fascinating history of the potato which originated in Peru more than 10,000 years ago. On the first floor, discover the history of fries and how they came to Belgium. Don't miss the chance to try some fries yourself in the medieval cellars of the building. This educational museum is housed in the Saaihalle, one of the most beautiful buildings in Bruges, which is an attraction in itself.

Discover the hidden secrets of the Flemish primitives. The tiniest details in familiar paintings are brought to life in an original way, using unique wall sculptures made in gypsum by international artists. When you visit Musea Sculpta, you will be able to enjoy The Garden of Earthly Delights by Jheronimus Bosch, The Last Judgement by Hans Memling and the Adoration of the Mystic Lamb by the van Eyck brothers for the very first time in relief. A thrilling voyage of discovery through a 265-metre-long gallery of statues is guaranteed to give you new insights into these world-famous works of art by the masters. Sculptures The 700 m² of monumental sculptures in gypsum are created by the masterful hands of international artists from America, Belgium, Germany, Italy, Ukraine, Poland, Russia and Spain. The sculptors used 22 tons of gypsum to accomplish this. Museum Tour Allow yourself to be carried away by the audio guide and discover the wonderful world of the Flemish primitives for the first time through unique monumental sculptures. Uncover the hidden secrets of various paintings by the Flemish primitives. Garden Enjoy our lovely courtyard garden where you can take a break during your museum visit, relax and have a drink. Our garden has one of the nicest views!